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Solar Wave

Sharp's Brewery
United Kingdom·Hazy IPA
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A hazy IPA introduced in 2023, golden in colour with a deliberate haze and a low level of carbonation. The nose is dominated by tropical hop aromas; on the palate tangerine and pineapple stand out, juicy and with a light sweetness. The brewery aims for a balance between fruit and hop bitterness, which stays moderate at 4.6 % ABV. The beer is certified vegan.

ABV
4.6%
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
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is immediately tropical, with pronounced tangerine and pineapple notes that lead the aromatics.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Solar Wave

◎ Appearance

Solar Wave presents a bright golden hue with deliberate haze throughout the body, creating a cloudy, inviting appearance. The head is modest and soft, with light carbonation evident in gentle bubble streams. Lacing fades quickly, leaving minimal residue on the glass.

golden, hazylow carbonationsoft head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately tropical, with pronounced tangerine and pineapple notes that lead the aromatics. Supporting notes of ripe stone fruit and subtle Edelpilz-free noble hop character round out the profile. The overall impression is fresh and fruit-forward, with restrained malt undertones.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardjuicy stone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and approachable, with tangerine and pineapple flavours establishing themselves immediately on the palate. Mid-palate shows light sweetness balanced against moderate hop bitterness, the 50 IBUs present but never aggressive. The malt base provides subtle support without dominating, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point.

tangerine, pineapplebalanced bitternesslight malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering citrus notes and mild hop dryness. The low ABV allows the beer to remain refreshing without warming sensations.

dry citrus faderefreshing exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
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

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.

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