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Modus Hazy 3.5

Australia·Mid-Strength Pale Ale
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Hazy 3.5 is the mid-strength version of the Modus hazy pale, brewed to keep the flavour of a full-strength beer at 3.5 percent. Pilsner and Gladiator malts with rolled oats give a light but silky body and a cloudy golden colour, while Citra, Galaxy and Mosaic are used for aroma rather than bitterness. Juicy notes of passionfruit, mango and grapefruit sit over a soft oat character and a short, dry finish.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicyfruitytropical
juicy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe tropical fruit—passionfruit and mango dominate, backed by pink grapefruit zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modus Hazy 3.5

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with a persistent haze born from suspended yeast and oat proteins rather than opacity for its own sake. The head is modest but stable, laying down fine lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation lifts the cloudiness without aggressive effervescence.

golden, hazyfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe tropical fruit—passionfruit and mango dominate, backed by pink grapefruit zest. Beneath the hop aromatics sits a soft, creamy oat note that adds body to the scent without heaviness. Minimal resinous or herbal character keeps the profile clean and juicy.

passionfruit, mangocitrus zestsoft oat character

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and lightly sweet from Pilsner and Gladiator malts, with rolled oats delivering a silky mouthfeel uncommon in beers this strength. Mid-palate unfolds those juicy tropical notes with restrained bitterness (10 IBU barely registers as a structural element). The finish turns dry and crisp, shedding sweetness quickly without astringency.

juicy tropicalsilky, creamydry finish

◑ Finish

Short and clean, the aftertaste fades to a subtle dry mineral note without lingering sweetness or hop bitterness. The beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

short, dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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