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Shark Tooth Necklace

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Shark Tooth Necklace is a hazy IPA from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California, pouring a hazy, sun-kissed golden-orange with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma is an immediate tropical holiday — ripe pink guava, juicy pineapple, and fresh mango leap from the glass, backed by the distinctly New Zealand-character of Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka hops, adding a subtle white-grape and gooseberry lift. On the palate, the beer is full and creamy, with waves of nectarine and ripe stone fruit carried on a smooth, lusciously soft body. Galaxy adds a bright citrus undercurrent that keeps things lively. The finish is gently bitter, clean, and refreshingly fruity — an effortlessly drinkable West Coast-meets-Southern-Hemisphere hop showcase.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
peach
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose announces itself immediately with a tropical fruit medley: ripe pink guava, juicy pineapple, and fresh mango dominate the foreground.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shark Tooth Necklace

◎ Appearance

Shark Tooth Necklace presents as a hazy, sun-kissed golden-orange with excellent clarity within its soft, cloudy matrix. A pillowy white head rises generously and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The body displays the characteristic suspended yeast haze of a well-executed modern IPA, catching light with an inviting glow.

golden-orangehazy through yeastsoft white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose announces itself immediately with a tropical fruit medley: ripe pink guava, juicy pineapple, and fresh mango dominate the foreground. Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka hops layer in subtle white-grape and gooseberry notes, adding a refined New Zealand character. The aromatic profile remains bright and inviting without sharp alcohol presence.

tropical fruitguava, pineapple, mangowhite grape, gooseberryNelson Sauvin, Riwaka

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and creamy, with waves of nectarine and ripe stone fruit developing across the mid-palate on a lusciously soft body. Galaxy hops bring a bright citrus undercurrent that maintains liveliness throughout. The bitterness remains gently restrained at 50 IBU, never overwhelming the fruit-forward character, while a smooth mouthfeel carries the beer with ease.

creamy, full mouthfeelstone fruit, nectarinebright citrus liftgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with fruity notes lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. Mild bitterness provides structure without astringency, allowing the tropical and citrus character to fade gracefully.

clean finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

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