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Mirage

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Not every mirage is an illusion, and this one is worth chasing: Galaxy and Vic Secret fill a New England-style IPA with tropical fruit and citrus, plus a subtle grassy profile. Soft on the palate and full of vibrant hop character, it runs at 7% on ultra pale malt, wheat and flaked oats with Verdant IPA yeast. Vegan.

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
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
grassy
wheat
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit notes from Galaxy and Vic Secret hops—pineapple, passionfruit, and subtle stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mirage

◎ Appearance

Mirage presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy body characteristic of New England-style IPA. The foam sits with moderate density and fair persistence, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation supports a soft, pillowy mouthfeel throughout.

pale golden, turbidmoderate head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit notes from Galaxy and Vic Secret hops—pineapple, passionfruit, and subtle stone fruit. A grassy, herbal undertone adds dimension, while the wheat and flaked oats contribute gentle grain sweetness without dominating. The Verdant IPA yeast remains restrained, allowing hop character to lead.

tropical fruit, citrusgrassy, herbal notesclean fermentation profile

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the ultra-pale Malz foundation providing a clean, neutral canvas for hop expression. Mid-palate delivers sustained tropical and citrus flavors balanced against a moderate, integrated bitterness (50 IBU). The oat and wheat bill rounds the texture, preventing any astringency while maintaining crisp definition.

tropical, citrus-forwardsoft palate, smoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with gentle dryness, hop bitterness fading gracefully into a clean aftertaste. No harshness or sticky sweetness remains—just a refreshing, dry conclusion.

clean, dry finishmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
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

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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.

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