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Hazicus Maximus

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Big grapefruit bursts open this one, followed by hints of orange sherbet and ripe stone fruit, with a touch of resinous terpene character holding it together. Colossally hazy, and at 9 % a double-strength take on the style. It belongs to the permanent range rather than the seasonal releases, alongside the other year-round Lagunitas hazies.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouscitrusyorange
resinous
citrusy
orange
fruity
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
Grapefruit dominates the opening, bright and assertive, accompanied by orange sherbet notes and ripe stone fruit notes that recall peach and apricot.
also:peach,tropical
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazicus Maximus

◎ Appearance

A pale straw yellow, distinctly hazy from suspended yeast and protein, presenting an opaque appearance characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head builds generously and clings to the glass with persistence. Moderate carbonation animates the body without aggression.

pale strawcolossally hazycreamy headgood retention

◌ Aroma

Grapefruit dominates the opening, bright and assertive, accompanied by orange sherbet notes and ripe stone fruit notes that recall peach and apricot. A resinous, piney terpene backbone underpins the top notes, adding complexity and a touch of herbaceous character. The overall impression is clean and forward-facing, with moderate alcohol warmth present but not intrusive.

grapefruit burstorange sherbetstone fruitresinous terpenes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with punchy citrus—grapefruit and orange pith—immediately supported by that characteristic resinous hop structure. A modest sweetness from the malt base emerges midway, balancing the 50 IBUs without becoming cloying. The 9% ABV lends a slight warming fullness that carries the bitterness through to the swallow, where tropical stone-fruit notes continue to develop.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessfruity mid-palatewarming alcohol

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering grapefruit and resinous hop bitterness that gradually fades into a dry, slightly piney aftertaste. The residual warmth from the alcohol remains pleasant and integrated, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry finishlingering resinmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, resinous, citrusy character as Hazicus Maximus will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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