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Northern Hemisfuzz

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A tropical-tasting hazy IPA with notes of pineapple, guava and strawberry, smooth and silky in the body. At 7 % it comes, as the brewery puts it, with a great terp burp. Lagunitas opened a second brewery in Chicago in 2014 and has brewed everything in Petaluma since it closed on 1 August 2024. Life Is Uncertain (don't sip) is one of the brewery's three simple truths.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical fruit—pineapple and guava dominate, underpinned by strawberry and stone fruit notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Northern Hemisfuzz

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow body with a fine, persistent white head. The cloudiness derives from yeast and hop proteins, lending the beer a soft, inviting opacity. Carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting a light Schaumkleiden that clings gently to the glass.

hazy goldenpersistent headsoft opacity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical fruit—pineapple and guava dominate, underpinned by strawberry and stone fruit notes. Noble hops contribute citrus and subtle herbal undertones without aggressive resinousness. A whisper of soft Malz sweetness anchors the profile, allowing the hop aromatics to remain in focus.

pineapple, guavatropical fruit forwardcitrus, herbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and silky, with tropical fruit flavors that echo the aroma. The mid-palate develops a balanced hop bitterness (50 IBU) that is present but never harsh, framed by a light fruity sweetness. Body remains creamy and full without heaviness, finishing with lingering hop character and subtle berry notes.

smooth, silkybalanced bitternessfruity, creamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with tropical and citrus notes fading gradually into a dry, hoppy aftertaste. No astringency or lingering harshness; the beer invites another sip.

dry, refreshinghoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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.

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