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Hazestack

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A facepunch of tropical and candied peach aroma opens Hazestack, followed by flavors of ripe stone fruit and mango with hints of malt sweetness. This hazy double IPA has 8.8% ABV and 50 IBU and closes with a balanced, semi-dry finish and full mouthfeel. It is brewed by Pelican Brewing in Pacific City, Oregon.

ABV
8.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
dark fruit
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with an assertive punch of tropical stone fruit—ripe peach and mango dominate the initial impression.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazestack

◎ Appearance

Hazestack presents a hazy golden-amber body with substantial cloudiness from suspension, characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with notable lacing. The carbonation appears lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the turbid liquid.

golden-amberhazy, full cloudinessthick head, good lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with an assertive punch of tropical stone fruit—ripe peach and mango dominate the initial impression. Beneath the fruit sits a candied sweetness and subtle malt backbone. Noble hop character adds layers of citrus zest without aggressive resinousness, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile.

tropical fruit, peach, mangocandied sweetnesscitrus zestbalanced hop aroma

◐ Taste

Entry brings forward ripe stone fruit and tropical notes, with mango and peach flavors moving across the mid-palate. A measured malt sweetness provides body and structure without cloying. Bitterness arrives gently at 50 IBU, offering hop backbone without dominating, and resolves into a semi-dry finish with lingering fruit character.

stone fruit, mangomoderate malt sweetnessbalanced bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish closes semi-dry with a persistent aftertaste of stone fruit and subtle hop spice. Mouthfeel remains full and rounded without harshness, fading gradually over several minutes.

semi-drystone fruit faderounded mouthfeel
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 Double IPA

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What is a Hazy Double 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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