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Kitsilano Juicy IPA

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Kitsilano Juicy IPA joined the main range in 2022 and grew out of a Taproom Series release. The brewery describes it as hazy and juicy, dry-hopped with Azacca and Mosaic. Tropical fruit dominates, with mango, a hint of berry and lingering citrus notes. Bitterness is moderate for an IPA, the body soft, and the finish fruity rather than sharp.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2023
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicytropicalfruity
juicy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character, leading with ripe mango and stone fruit notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kitsilano Juicy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a distinctly hazy, opaque character typical of the style. The generous white head settles to a thin, creamy collar that maintains light Schaumhaftung around the glass. Bright, lively carbonation rises continuously through the murky body.

pale goldenhazy and opaquecreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character, leading with ripe mango and stone fruit notes. Azacca and Mosaic hops layer in subtle berry undertones and a clean citrus zest that sits just beneath the primary fruit expression. Minimal malt backbone presence; the hop profile dominates clearly.

mango, tropical fruitberry undertonesbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, with tropical and stone fruit flavors developing mid-palate in a smooth, almost juicy texture. Bitterness remains restrained and integrated—never sharp or aggressive—allowing the fruity hop character to lead. The body is light to medium, clean, and refreshing rather than lingering or heavy.

soft palatemoderate bitternessfruity, juicy

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and fruit-forward, with citrus and mango notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. Clean and crisp without astringency, inviting another sip.

fruity aftertastedry, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, juicy, tropical character as Kitsilano Juicy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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