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Juicy & Exotic IPA

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Modest's take on the hazy IPA and, by its own account, the flagship IPA of the house. The brewery calls it smooth and full-bodied, with oats and wheat in the grist, and packed with Citra, which delivers bold tropical fruit; Cascade and Columbus complete the hop bill. Drinkers repeatedly mention grapefruit, individual notes add lime, kiwi and pepper, and one found the finish more bitter than the soft start suggests.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland)
Keg Pale Ale
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland) (Keg Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
spicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit from Citra—pineapple and mango dominate, supported by citrus zest from Cascade.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juicy & Exotic IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a hazy, opaque body characteristic of the style. The head is white and persistent, clinging to the glass with good retention. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a soft, pillowy foam.

pale goldenhazy, opaquepersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit from Citra—pineapple and mango dominate, supported by citrus zest from Cascade. Beneath the hop-forward profile lies a soft, grainy Malz character from the oats and wheat, adding subtle sweetness without competing with the fruit.

tropical fruitCitra, Cascadesoft grain, oat sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and full-bodied, with ripe tropical flavors giving way to distinct grapefruit and lime on the mid-palate. Kiwi and white pepper notes emerge as the beer develops, with the Columbus hop adding structure. The finish turns notably bitter, contrasting with the approachable entry.

grapefruit, limekiwi, white peppersoft entry, building bitterness

◑ Finish

A dry, moderately bitter finish with lingering citrus pith and a peppery edge. The aftertaste fades gradually, leaving a clean, slightly astringent impression.

dry, moderately bittercitrus pith, peppery
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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