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Hazy-Hero

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Fruit-forward flavor on a big scale pairs with a velvety body in this hazy IPA, built on American hops. It belongs to the Hero IPA family from Revolution, the Chicago brewery that opened in 2010. At 7.3% ABV and 35 IBU it is a year-round beer, brewed in Chicago and available on draft and in cans.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
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
fruityhoppyjuicy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus dominate, underpinned by tropical hints of mango and passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy-Hero

◎ Appearance

Hazy-Hero presents a pale golden body with a distinctly opaque, cloudy character typical of the style. The haziness arises from yeast and suspended proteins rather than any fault, creating a soft visual impression. A modest white head forms with decent retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenturbid from yeastsoft white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus dominate, underpinned by tropical hints of mango and passionfruit. American hop varieties contribute a clean, herbal backbone without aggressive pine or resin. Subtle Malz character provides gentle sweetness that frames rather than overwhelms the aromatic profile.

stone fruittropicalcitrus-forwardclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and velvety, with fruit flavors leading the charge—orange, peach, and papaya notes sit comfortably at the front. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, offering balance rather than intensity; the beer drinks refreshingly clean without harshness. Mid-palate shows a creamy mouthfeel with enough body to support the hop expression without heaviness.

creamy mouthfeelmoderate bitternessfruit-drivensmooth entry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with fruit notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing fade. No harsh bitterness or astringency lingers; instead, a light citrus memory and subtle hop dryness encourage another sip.

dry fadecitrus memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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

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

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