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Herring Pond

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A hazy IPA with sweet, soft fruit and a subtle coconut note, smooth in the body. Sabro, Citra and Mosaic carry the hops, on a malt base very similar to the one in Blue Pool, Lacada's earlier NEIPA. It was 6.4% ABV until 2025 and has been 6% since, so older and newer batches differ by a few tenths. Lacada brews it in Portrush.

ABV
6%
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
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
juicy
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and citrus zest from the Sabro, Citra and Mosaic triad, backed by subtle coconut undertones that add complexity without dominating.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herring Pond

◎ Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, with suspended yeast and hop particulates creating soft opacity rather than cloudiness. The head is modest but stable, building a delicate white collar that clings gently to the rim. Carbonation is gentle and even, appropriate to the soft body.

pale goldenhazy from yeastgentle head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and citrus zest from the Sabro, Citra and Mosaic triad, backed by subtle coconut undertones that add complexity without dominating. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt foundation with no harsh grain notes. The overall profile is inviting and fruit-forward, with aromatic hops restrained by the beer's moderate 50 IBU character.

stone fruitcitrus zestcoconut notessoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, juicy fruit flavours—peach and apricot leading—followed by a gentle citrus bite in the mid-palate. Sweetness is present but balanced; the malt base provides a light, clean foundation without astringency. Bitterness arrives late and measured, finishing the thought without harshness.

juicy stone fruitbalanced sweetnessmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, refreshing fade with lingering citrus and soft fruit echoes. Aftertaste remains brief and pleasant, inviting another sip without cloying.

refreshingbrief citrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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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.

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