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Hazy IPA

Pirate Life Brewing
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🌍 Australia · New England IPA · One of 68 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Pale, wheat and carapils malts give a luminous yellow pour and a haze that holds. The hops go in at whirlpool and late in fermentation, which puts the fruit up front and keeps the bitterness low. Citra, Taiheke, Wai-iti and Mosaic between them supply mango, peach and mandarin on the nose, and the palate follows with passionfruit and a soft, bright mouthfeel that closes clean rather than sticky.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
juicy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy IPA

Appearance

A luminous pale yellow, characteristic of wheat and carapils malts, with a persistent haze that defines the style. The cloudiness holds throughout the glass, supported by fine carbonation that sustains a delicate head with good retention.

luminous yellowhazy throughoutfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical character: mango, peach, and mandarin from the Citra, Taiheke, Wai-iti, and Mosaic hop blend. Whirlpool and late-fermentation additions keep the fruit prominent and assertive, with no aggressive herbal or resinous notes in the foreground.

stone fruit forwardtropical fruit blendmango and peach

Taste

Passionfruit and citrus dominate the palate, with a soft, bright mouthfeel that feels juicy and clean. Bitterness remains restrained and integrated; the finish closes crisp rather than lingering or sticky, allowing the fruit character to remain in focus.

passionfruit and citrussoft and brightclean finish

Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, with no residual sweetness or astringency. A light, crisp dryness lingers without demanding attention.

crisp drynessshort and clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hazy IPA

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 Hazy IPA

About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England 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 New England IPA

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

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