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Krushed Velvet

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This 8 % hazy IPA glides across the palate with smooth tropical fruit before sneaking in a surprise hit of resin, citrus and cedar, blurring the line between hazy and West Coast styles. It is a finely tuned beer from Lagunitas, founded in 1993, brewed in Petaluma, California. Tony Magee, who founded Lagunitas, kept his seat as Executive Chairman when Heineken took over.

ABV
8%
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
tropicalresinouscitrusy
tropical
resinous
citrusy
piney
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit notes—layered over a resinous, almost piney backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krushed Velvet

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light gold with a hazy, turbid body from suspended yeast and protein matter. A dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing on the decline. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, maintained by a delicate mousse.

pale goldhazy from yeastpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit notes—layered over a resinous, almost piney backdrop. Citrus zest emerges alongside herbal cedar undertones, creating a complex interplay between fruit-forward and woody elements. Subtle malt sweetness grounds the composition without dominance.

tropical stone fruitresinous pinecitrus zestcedary herbs

◐ Taste

The palate enters with smooth, juicy tropical fruit that immediately transitions into a pronounced resinous bite and bright citrus acidity mid-palate. Cedar and herbal hop character intensify, balanced against a soft, creamy mouthfeel that prevents harshness. The beer walks the line between hazy juice and West Coast dryness with considerable finesse.

smooth tropical entryresinous bitecreamy texturecitrus-cedar balance

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish leaves resinous and citrus notes in the mouth, gradually fading to a subtle cedar-wood dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without astringency.

dry resinouscitrus fadeclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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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