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Navigator Low Carb Hazy

New Zealand·Hazy Pale Ale
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An easygoing pale ale with a fruit-forward profile and low bitterness. Navigator Low Carb Hazy runs at 4.2% ABV and has 33% less carbs than Monteith's West Coastin' Hazy, with 2.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 mL. It comes in a 12 pack can, from a brewery on New Zealand's West Coast since 1868.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
fruitycleantropical
fruity
clean
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with stone fruit and citrus notes—peach and grapefruit—with a subtle tropical undertone of passionfruit and light melon.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Navigator Low Carb Hazy

◎ Appearance

Navigator Low Carb Hazy presents a hazy golden-amber body with soft diffusion throughout, characteristic of the style. The head rises with moderate density and displays gentle, persistent lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's approachable visual character.

golden-amberhazy throughoutsoft lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and citrus notes—peach and grapefruit—with a subtle tropical undertone of passionfruit and light melon. Noble hops provide a clean, herbal backbone without assertive resinousness. The Malz base recedes appropriately, allowing the hop-derived aromatics to remain in focus.

citrus, peachtropical notesherbal Edelhopfenclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and smooth, with juicy fruit flavors unfolding across the mid-palate—stone fruit and subtle citrus zest. Bitterness remains low and integrated at 40 IBU, offering balance without sharp edges. The body stays light and refreshing, with clean attenuation that leaves no cloying sweetness.

juicy fruitsoft bitternesslight bodysmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering citrus notes and a gentle drying sensation. No roughness or astringency remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean fadecitrus aftertastedry, refreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
77
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy Pale Ale

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