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Baby Ghost

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Crisp, hazy and hoppy, this compact IPA carries the big hop profile of Ghost in the Machine, with double dry-hopped quantities of Citra and without the heavy impact of a high alcohol content. Where its big sibling celebrates the grandeur of the universe, Baby Ghost pays homage to the fundamental essence of atoms. The reminder: infinity spans in both directions.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright Citra hop character: zesty citrus pith, grapefruit, and candied lemon notes dominate the attack.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baby Ghost

◎ Appearance

Baby Ghost presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze from yeast in suspension, creating an opaque, cloudy appearance that sits just above straw in color. The dense, white foam head forms readily and clings to the glass with firm retention, leaving distinct lacing trails. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the crisp visual character.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright Citra hop character: zesty citrus pith, grapefruit, and candied lemon notes dominate the attack. A subtle tropical undertone of mango and papaya emerges in the mid-range, layered beneath the dominant hop profile. Light, clean malt backbone presents minimal sweetness, allowing the double dry-hop treatment to occupy the full aromatic space without harshness.

Citra-forwardcitrus pith and grapefruittropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with immediate hop bite balanced by soft malt sweetness. The mid-palate carries the citrus and tropical fruit notes through cleanly, with 50 IBUs providing moderate bitterness that doesn't overpower the delicate 5.5% ABV frame. The finish dries progressively, with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle creamy mouthfeel from yeast proteins that prevents astringency.

hop-forwardcitrus bitemoderate bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and progressively dry, with residual hop bitterness fading to a clean, slightly creamy aftertaste. The beer's low alcohol content ensures a refreshing conclusion without warming or heaviness.

dry faderefreshinglingering bitterness
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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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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