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Hazy Blues

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Passionfruit, citrus, strawberry and peach make up a fruit basket of aromas and flavors, layered like a birthday cake on a pillowy malt base. Galaxy, Citra and Strata hops drive it, with Citra Lupomax among the dry hops. At 7% ABV it is a year-round beer from Oskar Blues, with Tropical Hazy Blues variations in the taprooms.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
peachtropicalfruity
peach
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Galaxy and Citra hops, layered with ripe passionfruit, peach, and strawberry aromatics.
also:malty,juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy Blues

◎ Appearance

Hazy Blues presents a pale golden hue with a soft, turbid body characteristic of the style. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Active carbonation is evident throughout, lending a vibrant, lively appearance.

pale goldenhazy, opaquepersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Galaxy and Citra hops, layered with ripe passionfruit, peach, and strawberry aromatics. Beneath the fruit basket sits a soft, pillowy malt undertone that grounds the expression without demanding attention. The overall profile is tropical and inviting, with Citra Lupomax dry hopping adding a crisp, resinous edge.

tropical fruitpassionfruit, peach, citrussoft malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with passionfruit and citrus dominating the mid-palate. Peach and strawberry notes weave through cleanly, supported by a soft malt sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming austere. Bitterness arrives in the middle register at a moderate 60 IBU, well-integrated rather than sharp, allowing the fruit and hop character to remain central to the experience.

juicy, fruitytropical, citrus-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering citrus and subtle peach notes fading gracefully. A light, clean bitterness persists without overstaying its welcome, leaving the palate refreshed.

citrus fadecrisp, clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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What is a Fruited 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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