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Ocean Mist

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Ocean Mist is a hazy IPA of 4.4%, as pale as coastal mist: a fruit-basket aroma of citrus, mango and peach, a smooth, creamy body, and a soft, full finish of lemon and lime. The inspiration is Warebeth beach, which faces the Atlantic, a walk from Stromness and popular with beachcombers in all weathers.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusypeach
fruity
citrusy
peach
tropical
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus—predominantly lemon and grapefruit—complemented by stone fruit notes of ripe peach and mango that add warmth and roundness.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ocean Mist

◎ Appearance

Ocean Mist presents a pale, hazy golden appearance with suspended yeast creating a soft, cloudy veil throughout the glass. The head is modest and evanescent, leaving delicate patches of lacing on the walls. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the body.

pale goldenhazy from yeastdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus—predominantly lemon and grapefruit—complemented by stone fruit notes of ripe peach and mango that add warmth and roundness. A gentle herbaceous undertone from noble hops sits in the background, without aggressive bite.

citrus and stone fruitlemon, mango, peachsoft herb character

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, with minimal malt structure allowing the fruit-forward hop character to shine. Citrus flavours—particularly lemon and lime—provide sustained brightness across the mid-palate, while the 50 IBU bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated. The low alcohol allows easy drinking without warming the finish.

creamy mouthfeelcitrus-drivensoft bitternessapproachable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes of lemon and lime gradually fading to a subtle herbaceous echo. No harsh bitterness or astringency remains.

dry citrus fadesoft herbal echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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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