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Superdelic

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Single-hop hazy IPA at 5.0% built entirely around Superdelic, a New Zealand hop variety. The result is confectionery-like: rainbow sherbet, sweets, berry and citrus. Brewed with barley, wheat and oats, vegan, and sold in cans and on draught since autumn 2025.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyberry
fruity
citrusy
berry
juicy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is led by Superdelic's confectionery-forward character: prominent notes of rainbow sherbet and fruit sweets mingle with berry aromatics and subtle citrus top notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Superdelic

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to golden-yellow, with pronounced haze throughout the body giving the beer a soft, cloudy appearance. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation is evident but not aggressive, creating a gentle effervescence typical of the style.

golden hazecreamy headfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by Superdelic's confectionery-forward character: prominent notes of rainbow sherbet and fruit sweets mingle with berry aromatics and subtle citrus top notes. Soft, grainy malts provide a gentle backdrop without asserting themselves. Yeast remains neutral, allowing the hop's distinctive sweetness to dominate.

sherbet sweetnessberry aromaticscitrus top notessoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with immediate sweet candy and berry notes mirroring the aroma. The mid-palate shows balance between fruity hop character and subtle malt sweetness from the wheat and oat adjuncts, creating a full yet refreshing mouthfeel. Bitterness arrives as a gentle restraint at moderate levels, finishing clean without harshness.

fruit-forwardconfectionery sweetnesssoft mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with residual berry and citrus notes fading steadily. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no astringency or lingering harshness.

medium finishclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

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