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The Hazy IPA

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Full-bodied and luscious, rich with citrus and tropical notes. They come from a set of proprietary hopping techniques and from Alora, CGX Idaho 7, CGX Strata, Cryo Citra and Cryo Mosaic hops. The Hazy IPA has 6.5% and 30 IBU, and it sits next to a clear West Coast IPA whose page insists the world did not need another hazy.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and tangerine—layered beneath a distinct tropical fruit character of mango and passion fruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, created by the suspension of yeast and hop particles rather than settling. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating excellent head retention. Fine carbonation provides a gentle sparkle beneath the opaque body.

pale goldenhazy throughoutcreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and tangerine—layered beneath a distinct tropical fruit character of mango and passion fruit. These aromatics derive from the proprietary hop blend of Idaho 7, CGX Strata, Cryo Citra, and Cryo Mosaic, which together create a complex, multi-dimensional profile. Subtle floral undertones and a soft hop resin presence round out the aromatic expression without sharp pine or herbal edges.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruitmango, passion fruitsoft hop resin

◐ Taste

The palate enters juicy and luscious, with the full body carrying pronounced citrus and tropical flavors across the mid-palate. The 30 IBU bitterness is restrained and balanced, providing definition without domination, allowing the hop-derived fruit character to remain in the foreground. A creamy mouthfeel rounds each sip, supported by the beer's substantial body and the smooth character of the yeast.

juicy, fruityrestrained bitternesscreamy mouthfeelbalanced, full-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the tropical and citrus notes trailing into the aftertaste before fading to a gentle, residual sweetness. The moderate alcohol content integrates seamlessly, contributing warmth without heat or harshness.

refreshingtropical fadeclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 full-bodied, hazy, tropical character as The Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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