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Royal Rabbit

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Royal Rabbit is the imperial sibling of Hazy Rabbit: El Dorado, Mosaic, Azacca and Cashmere go straight into the fermenter, which brings aromas of papaya, ruby-red grapefruit and pineapple. Citrus and tropical fruit lead the flavour, bitterness stays minimal and flaked oats give a creamy body. 8.6% ABV, 40 IBU, a foggy straw pour under a dense white head.

ABV
8.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—papaya and pineapple dominate, backed by ruby-red grapefruit and candied citrus notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Royal Rabbit

◎ Appearance

Royal Rabbit pours a hazy straw gold with pronounced turbidity from suspended yeast and proteins—characteristic of the style. A dense, bright white head forms and clings to the glass with even lacing, demonstrating good foam stability. The body shows active carbonation throughout, with fine bubble structure visible beneath the haze.

straw goldhazy, full bodydense white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—papaya and pineapple dominate, backed by ruby-red grapefruit and candied citrus notes. The four noble hops (El Dorado, Mosaic, Azacca, Cashmere) layer juicy, resinous character without sharp green edges. Soft, grain-forward malt presence sits beneath, contributing a light sweetness that does not cloy.

papaya, pineapplegrapefruit, citrusresinous hop oilssoft grain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical fruit and citrus intensity that mirrors the aroma, with pineapple and papaya moving into candied grapefruit on the mid-palate. Flaked oats deliver a creamy, almost velvety mouthfeel that rounds the entry and sustains the body. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU—present as a gentle frame rather than a focal point, allowing fruit and creaminess to lead throughout.

tropical fruit forwardcreamy oat bodybalanced bitternessjuicy, smooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish fades gently, with citrus and tropical notes lingering in a dry-to-off-dry frame. A whisper of oat creaminess persists on the tongue, accompanied by minimal residual bitterness, creating a refreshing and approachable conclusion.

dry, citrus fadecreamy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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About Hazy IPA

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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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

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