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Miami J IPA

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A hazy, juicy IPA brewed on wheat, oats and barley, a base chosen to give a soft body and to let hops and yeast lead. The emphasis is on the softer, fruit-driven side of hopping: the impression is juicy and tropical, with a rounded, smooth palate and the hops clearly in front. At 6.5% it is a recurring seasonal release that has been part of the brewery's small-batch line for several years and has also appeared in special editions.

ABV
6.5%
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
juicyfruitytropical
juicy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical and citrus notes from the Edelhopfen selection—leading with mango, passionfruit, and soft grapefruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Miami J IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The head is white and pillowy, with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Moderate carbonation evident in steady streams of small bubbles.

pale goldenhazywhite headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical and citrus notes from the Edelhopfen selection—leading with mango, passionfruit, and soft grapefruit. A subtle grain sweetness from the wheat and oat base provides a soft backdrop, while clean yeast character allows the hop character to remain front and center without harsh vegetal notes.

tropical fruitpassionfruit, mangocitrusclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate entry is soft and juicy, with the wheat and oat base delivering a smooth, almost silken mouthfeel. Mid-palate showcases those fruit-driven hop qualities—stone fruit and citrus zest—with a moderate bitterness that integrates cleanly rather than asserting dominance. The finish is drying without harshness, with lingering fruit notes.

soft bodyjuicy, roundedmoderate bitternessstone fruit notes

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with the fruitiness gradually fading into a gentle, slightly dry aftertaste. No harsh astringency; the bitterness recedes gracefully.

medium lengthfruit-forward fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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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.

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