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Hopped with Krush, Strata and Luminosa, which the brewery credits for waves of citrus, tropical and ripe stone fruit — peach, mango, orange zest, passionfruit and apricot — with a resinous edge underneath. Oats and wheat build a soft, creamy body, and the bitterness stays moderate. Sold in 473 millilitre cans and in the HopBox mixed pack.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
resinouscitrusypeach
resinous
citrusy
peach
fruity
tropical
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and hints of grapefruit—layered beneath waves of tropical fruit: mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit.
also:wheat,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Puff

◎ Appearance

Puff presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy appearance, characteristic of its style. The turbidity stems from oats and wheat in the grain bill, creating a soft, cloudy suspension. A modest white head forms and fades gradually, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenhazy, oat-wheat cloudinessfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and hints of grapefruit—layered beneath waves of tropical fruit: mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit. Peach and apricot emerge as supporting characters. A subtle resinous undertone from the hop blend adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

citrus zest, tropical fruitpeach, apricot, mangoresinous edgeKrush, Strata, Luminosa hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and fruit-driven, with peachy and tropical notes settling into the palate. The oat and wheat base delivers a creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel that balances the hop character. Bitterness remains moderate and controlled, sitting in the mid-range without asserting dominance, allowing the stone fruit and citrus to maintain focus through the mid-palate.

soft, creamy bodymoderate bitternessstone fruit, tropical sweetnesswell-integrated hops

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering peach and citrus notes fading gradually. No harshness or excessive drying; the aftertaste tilts toward the fruit and a whisper of resin.

refreshing exitfruit-driven aftertasteno astringency
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

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