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Philter Haze

Philter Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Hazy IPA · One of 97 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Haze is the brewery's first hazy IPA, loaded with Australian and American hops. Tropical fruit dominates the aroma, mango and passionfruit with pineapple behind, and the soft, full body typical of the style rounds off a bitterness held at 30 IBU. It won Best Modern IPA at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Trophy Best Modern IPA · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards
Trophy Best Modern IPA — Australian International Beer Awards
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
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Philter Haze

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a soft haze characteristic of the style, created by suspended yeast and protein rather than oxidation. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing retention on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, with fine bubbles rising steadily.

pale straw yellowhazy throughoutfine carbonationpersistent head

Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe tropical stone fruits, with distinct mango and passionfruit leading the charge. Pineapple and citrus notes emerge on a second pass, supported by a clean, grassy hop character from the Australian and American varieties. Malt presence is restrained, allowing the fruit-forward hop character to dominate without any harsh resinous edges.

mango, passionfruitpineapple, citrusclean hop charactersoft, approachable

Taste

The palate enters with bright tropical fruit sweetness that carries through the mid-section, complemented by a soft, pillowy mouthfeel typical of hazy IPAs. Bitterness arrives gradually and remains gentle at 30 IBU, never assertive or harsh. The full body and smooth texture balance the hop-driven character, with residual sweetness and fruit lingering without cloying.

soft, full bodyrestrained bitternesstropical fruit focussmooth, creamy

Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with tropical fruit notes gradually fading into a subtle, dry hop character. A gentle warmth from the 6.3% ABV lingers without alcohol burn, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean finishfruit fades smoothlymild hop dryness
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Philter Haze

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 Philter Haze

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 tropical, hazy, fruity character as Philter Haze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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