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Cold Kingdom

Left Handed Giant
United Kingdom·Hazy IPA
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Cold Kingdom is a hazy IPA with Motueka, El Dorado and Citra, a combination chosen to bring out the juiciest side of all three. Liquid hop additions and Amplifire pellets carry the flavour, while generous amounts of rolled and porridge oats give a creamy, rich texture. Lime, peach and watermelon granita are the notes it is built around. The beer has been on the brewery's list since December 2025, is 6.5% and is vegan.

ABV
6.5%
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
juicypeachfruity
juicy
peach
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes—lime zest, peach skin, and subtle watermelon—lifted by Motueka's herbaceous character and El Dorado's tropical undertones.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Kingdom

◎ Appearance

Cold Kingdom presents a pale straw colour with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and grain matter. The head is generous and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is evident without being aggressive, creating a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale strawhazy, yeast-drivenpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes—lime zest, peach skin, and subtle watermelon—lifted by Motueka's herbaceous character and El Dorado's tropical undertones. Citra adds a floral-citric dimension without dominating. Rolled and porridge oats introduce a soft, creamy cereal backdrop that grounds the hop aromatics.

lime, peach, watermelonherbaceous, tropical Edelhopfencreamy oat character

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the oat foundation creating a rich, full mouthfeel. Mid-palate delivers the promised stone fruit and citrus granita flavours—juicy and refreshing without harsh edges. Bitterness sits at a balanced 50 IBU, adding definition without astringency; the finish is dry and clean.

creamy, full-bodied texturejuicy stone fruit, citrusbalanced, restrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a lingering stone fruit and lime character. Aftertaste remains clean and slightly grainy, inviting another sip without fatigue.

medium lengthdry, grainy fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
78
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

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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