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Cold Blooded

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Hazy and full in the glass, built around Riwaka and Citra hops. Mango and pineapple lead the aroma, with stone fruit and cantaloupe behind them and a soft melon sweetness running through the middle. The malt sits back, smooth rather than sweet, and the bitterness stays low, so the finish comes out round and juicy. Chosen by public vote from a set of four unlabelled cans.

ABV
7%
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
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical and stone fruit notes, with mango and pineapple at the forefront.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Blooded

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the style. The head is full and persistent, with fine bubbles that maintain good adhesion to the glass. Bright carbonation is visible, contributing to the beer's vibrant, alive appearance.

pale goldenhazy throughoutpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical and stone fruit notes, with mango and pineapple at the forefront. Behind these sit cantaloupe and stone fruit character, while a soft melon sweetness threads through the aroma. The Riwaka and Citra hops deliver their signature fruity esters cleanly, with minimal malt presence.

mango, pineapplecantaloupe, stone fruitsoft melonclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and round, with the malt playing a supporting role without asserting sweetness. Mid-palate develops the juicy tropical character, echoing the aroma's mango and stone fruit notes. Bitterness remains low and well-integrated, allowing the fruity esters and soft sweetness to drive the flavor without harshness.

smooth malt basejuicy tropical fruitlow integrated bitternessround mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a lingering juicy aftertaste that fades without astringency. The beer closes with a soft sweetness and tropical note rather than a bitter edge.

juicy aftertasteclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, fruity, tropical character as Cold Blooded will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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