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Storm Surge Hazy IPA

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Storm Surge arrived in 2021 as what Redhook calls a "PNW Hazy": the body of an east-coast hazy, with Galaxy and Mosaic giving the tropical flavors and Lemondrop and Cascade adding a bit of West Coast IPA bite. The name nods to turbulent, unrelenting waves, and the beer is pitched as a break from the rough seas. 6.8 % ABV.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical notes—guava, passion fruit, and stone fruit—courtesy of Galaxy and Mosaic hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Storm Surge Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Storm Surge presents a pale golden-yellow hue with pronounced haziness from suspended yeast and protein. The dense, off-white head rises confidently and clings to the glass in fine lacework as you drink. Vigorous carbonation is evident throughout, lending a soft, pillowy texture to the beer's body.

pale goldenhazy from yeastdense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical notes—guava, passion fruit, and stone fruit—courtesy of Galaxy and Mosaic hops. A supporting citrus thread emerges from Lemondrop and Cascade, adding brightness without harshness. Soft malt undertones provide a gentle sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile rather than dominating it.

tropical fruitguava and passion fruitbright citrussoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, with tropical flavors rolling across the tongue before a restrained West Coast-style bitterness arrives mid-sip. The body is full enough to carry the hop character without becoming heavy; the creamy mouthfeel balances the 50 IBUs of assertive but not aggressive bitterness. Citrus snap and fruit notes linger through the swallow.

juicy entrytropical and citrusmoderate bitternesscreamy body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and tropical notes fading to a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. The beer's refreshing quality comes through, leaving the palate ready for another sip without residual heaviness.

clean, dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
73
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

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 hazy, tropical, hoppy character as Storm Surge Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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