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Fuzzy Rat

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Fuzzy Rat is a strong IPA hopped with Citra and Enigma on a base of extra pale malt, flaked wheat and jumbo oats. The brewery describes a complex mix of tart gooseberry, sweet peach and citrus; the interplay of the sharper green fruit and the riper stone fruit defines the beer. Wheat and oats give it a full, soft body with some sweetness, and the alcohol stays well hidden. The bitterness is moderate and the finish lightly tart. It has been part of the Rat line since March 2026.

ABV
7.7%
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
fruitycitrusypeach
fruity
citrusy
peach
hoppy
tart
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Citra and Enigma hops, immediately followed by distinctive gooseberry and green fruit character.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fuzzy Rat

◎ Appearance

Golden amber with a pale straw hue, reflecting the extra pale malt base and wheat adjuncts. The beer presents with excellent clarity and a persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively visual presence.

golden amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Citra and Enigma hops, immediately followed by distinctive gooseberry and green fruit character. Beneath the hop-driven profile lies ripe stone fruit—particularly peach—with a gentle sweetness from the oat and wheat base. The alcohol remains well integrated, allowing the complex fruit interplay to dominate.

citrus forwardstone fruitgreen gooseberrywheat sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate entry is soft and full-bodied, with the flaked wheat and jumbo oats delivering a rounded mouthfeel and subtle sweetness. Mid-palate develops layers of tart green fruit against the warmth of peach and citrus, while the moderate 60 IBU bitterness provides restraint rather than dominance. The 7.7% ABV carries through without harshness, keeping the profile balanced and approachable.

soft bodytart green fruitpeach sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a gentle tartness that lingers on the palate, echoing the gooseberry notes. Drying persists without becoming astringent, leaving a clean and slightly fruity aftertaste.

lightly tartdry finishfruity aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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What is a 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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