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Aloha Friday

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Double dry-hopped and hazy, this IPA brings huge citrus and fruit flavors, and fresh lilikoi lifts the juicy hop aroma. Bitterness stays low and the body smooth. The name nods to the Friday feeling of 'no work 'til Monday'; at 6.8% ABV and 16 IBU it is made for taking it easy, every day of the week.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
tropical
Aroma
Bright citrus and tropical stone fruit lead the nose, with prominent lilikoi (passion fruit) lifting juicy hop aromatics.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aloha Friday

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale golden-yellow with a soft, diffuse quality characteristic of the style. The cloudiness stems from suspended yeast and hop particles, creating an opaque, inviting appearance. A modest white head forms and gradually subsides, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenhazy from yeastsoft white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus and tropical stone fruit lead the nose, with prominent lilikoi (passion fruit) lifting juicy hop aromatics. A subtle floral and herbal undertone from the noble hops frames the composition without aggressive resinous notes. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no sharp alcohol volatility.

citrus and passion fruittropical stone fruitherbal floral hopsjuicy and fresh

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly fruity, with citrus brightness developing across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 16 IBU, allowing tropical and juicy hop character to dominate without harsh edges. The body is fluid and approachable, with a creamy mouthfeel that belies the beer's lean alcohol content.

soft citrus entrytropical juice forwardlow bitternesscreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and a gentle fade. No astringency or harsh aftertaste; the beer closes refreshingly, inviting another sip.

clean and drycitrus faderefreshing closure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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

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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

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

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