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Magic Hops

Pyrene Brewing Co.
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🌍 Spain · Hazy IPA · One of 86 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Pyrene's signature NEIPA — herbaceous and citrusy with aromatic hop notes from the Pyrenean brewing tradition. Named as an homage to the magic of hops in mountain brewing. Served at festivals across Spain and widely distributed internationally.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
floral
herbal
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magic Hops

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the NEIPA style. The dense, creamy head exhibits good retention and forms delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, soft visual presence.

pale strawhazy throughoutcreamy headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous and citrus-forward hop character, with distinct notes of fresh orange peel and light floral undertones. Subtle fruity esters emerge beneath the hop profile, while the Malz foundation remains restrained and clean. The aromatic impression is vibrant and mountain-fresh without aggressive bittering compounds.

citrus peelherbal hopsfloral notesclean Malz

Taste

The palate opens bright and juicy with citrus and hop-driven character dominating the mid-palate. Gentle herbal and fruity notes provide texture and complexity, while moderate bitterness arrives cleanly without harshness. The finish is light and crisp, allowing the hoppy character to remain prominent without overwhelming sweetness.

juicy citrushoppy, herbalmoderate bitternesslight body

Finish

The finish is refreshing and relatively short, with lingering hop and citrus notes fading into a clean, dry aftertaste. No residual sweetness or heavy Malz character persists.

dry finishshort-livedclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Magic Hops

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Magic Hops

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

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

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