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Outer Range In the Steep

Outer Range Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 86 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Outer Range's flagship hazy — 6.9% ABV, dedicated brewery landing page, ubiquitous multi-retailer 4-pack presence, named #1 beer in Colorado. Rocky Mountain soft-water character underneath the tropical hop bill. The Frisco brewery's calling card in cans — the beer that made a mountain-town operation into a national name.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
orange
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
mineral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Outer Range In the Steep

Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a distinctly hazy, opaque character throughout. A dense, creamy white head rises quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing on the walls. Active carbonation creates a gentle shimmer within the cloudy body.

pale goldenopaque hazepersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruit—peach and citrus zest dominate immediately. Underneath, soft noble hop character contributes papaya and mango notes, while a subtle mineral undertone from the soft Rocky Mountain water grounds the profile. No aggressive bittering compounds intrude on the aromatic balance.

tropical stone fruitcitrus zestpapayamineral water

Taste

The entry is smooth and creamy, coating the palate with a medium body that feels effortless on the tongue. Mid-palate develops orange pith and peach sweetness with gentle hop bitterness—around 50 IBU—arriving late and remaining restrained. The mineral character of the brewing water provides definition without harshness.

creamy mouthfeelorange pithrestrained bitternesssoft water minerality

Finish

The finish remains clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually rather than abruptly. A mild, pleasant drying sensation emerges as the beer transitions to its aftertaste, inviting another sip.

citrus faderefreshinggentle dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Outer Range In the Steep

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Outer Range In the Steep

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, tropical, hoppy character as Outer Range In the Steep will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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