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Glitterbomb

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
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🌍 Canada · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 13 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

A hazy pale ale carried by lush citrus and juicy fruit notes. Barley, wheat and oats build the soft body the style needs, and at five percent it stays on the sessionable side of the hazy category. Sold in six packs, tallboys and two keg sizes, and included in the brewery's Playlist party pack.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Glitterbomb

Appearance

Glitterbomb presents a hazy, golden-amber body with fine suspended particles that diffuse light throughout the glass. The head is soft and persistent, settling into a thin crown with delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate, creating a gentle, inviting visual presence typical of the hazy pale ale category.

golden-amberhazy, fine suspensionsoft head retentionmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—underlaid by juicy stone fruit and a subtle tropical character. Beneath the fruit sits a clean, rounded barley maltiness with gentle oat and wheat notes that add softness rather than grain prominence. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh phenolics or oxidation.

citrus, lemon zestjuicy stone fruitsoft barley sweetnessclean, rounded

Taste

The palate opens soft and smooth, with the wheat and oat adjuncts creating a pillowy mouthfeel that frames the fruity hop character. Citrus and stone fruit flavors dominate the mid-palate, complemented by a subtle white bread note from the Malz backbone. Bitterness remains restrained and integrated—present enough to provide definition at around 50 IBU units, but never sharp or assertive.

soft, pillowy bodycitrus and stone fruitrestrained, integrated bitternesswhite bread note

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the citrus fading gracefully alongside a light, dry grain note. Aftertaste lingers briefly with residual juicy fruit character, leaving the palate thirst-quenching and ready for another sip.

clean, dry finishjuicy faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Glitterbomb

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

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Glitterbomb

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, fruity, citrusy character as Glitterbomb will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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