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Freewheeler

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A citrusy, hazy summer IPA that keeps things lighter at 5.6% ABV: golden, medium in body and made to cap off a day outdoors in New Mexico. Brewed in Santa Fe at over 7,000 feet by New Mexico's Original Craft Brewery, which has been brewing since 1988.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate—layered with subtle tropical fruit undertones of passionfruit and peach.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freewheeler

◎ Appearance

Freewheeler presents a bright golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout, creating a soft, diffused appearance characteristic of the style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that cling gently to the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and lively, supporting the beer's refreshing character without aggressive effervescence.

golden, hazyfine head retentionbright and soft

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate—layered with subtle tropical fruit undertones of passionfruit and peach. A light, clean malt backbone supports these aromatics without assertiveness. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with soft hop resins adding complexity without harshness.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, with citrus flavors amplified by a medium body that feels creamy rather than thin. Mid-palate delivers gentle fruity sweetness balanced by moderate, measured bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish sustains the citrus character while maintaining excellent drinkability, making each sip feel designed for extended outdoor enjoyment.

juicy and brightbalanced bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately brief, trailing citrus notes without lingering harshness. A faint dryness follows, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip rather than fatigued.

crisp faderefreshing aftertaste
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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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, citrusy, light character as Freewheeler will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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