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Hazy-Faced Assassin

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Soft and juicy, with tropical fruit flavours in which mango and peach stand out, leading to a mouth-watering finish. Side fact: Citra and Galaxy lead the hop bill, and the beer is a crushable hazy IPA that punches well above its weight, with the strength of the whole Assassin family behind it. Certified gluten free.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicypeach
tropical
juicy
peach
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical stone fruit dominates from the first approach—ripe mango and peach leap forward with juicy intensity.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy-Faced Assassin

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a soft haze that catches light without obscuring the body. The head builds quickly with fine, persistent bubbles, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively but restrained, maintaining clarity of the haze throughout the pour.

pale goldensoft hazefine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruit dominates from the first approach—ripe mango and peach leap forward with juicy intensity. The Citra and Galaxy hops deliver supporting notes of citrus zest and subtle floral undertones, while the soft Malz base sits quietly beneath, allowing the hop character to shine without assertiveness.

ripe mangopeachtropical fruitcitrus zest

◐ Taste

Soft and approachable on entry, with immediate tropical fruit sweetness that evolves into a balanced interplay of peach and juicy stone fruit across the mid-palate. The bitterness remains measured at 50 IBU—present enough to frame the fruit without turning sharp or astringent. Creamy mouthfeel rounds the structure, making each sip effortless.

juicy palatebalanced bitternessstone fruitcreamy texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and mouth-watering, with the tropical fruit character fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh edges or sticky residue—just an inviting dryness that reaches for the next sip.

mouth-wateringdry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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, juicy character as Hazy-Faced Assassin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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