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Tropical Hazy IPA

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Pineapple and papaya flavors burst out of a plush, silky mouthfeel, supported by the tropical hop flavors of Cashmere and Idaho 7 hops. Low actual bitterness and a soft malt body let the bright fruity characters shine in this Hazy IPA with 6.0% and 30 IBU, which the brewery headlines as so silky smooth.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical stone fruits dominate the nose, with ripe pineapple and papaya notes leading the charge.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

The beer displays a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of the style. A dense, pillowy white head forms and clings to the glass with moderate retention. Fine carbonation creates a soft, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldenturbid from yeastdense headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruits dominate the nose, with ripe pineapple and papaya notes leading the charge. Supporting these are bright, herbaceous Cashmere and Idaho 7 hop aromatics that add layers of citrus and subtle green complexity. The overall impression is clean and fruit-forward, with no harsh alcohol burn.

pineapplepapayatropical hopsbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a wave of soft, juicy stone fruit flavors that coat the tongue with a creamy, silky mouthfeel. Low bitterness allows the fruity hop character to remain central throughout, while a light, restrained malt body supports without overwhelming. The beer drinks refreshingly smooth, with the 30 IBU providing gentle balance rather than assertive bite.

juicy tropical fruitcreamy mouthfeellow bitternesssoft malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, fading gradually into residual tropical fruit notes. A light, lingering sweetness from the fruit character remains on the palate without any harsh astringency.

clean fadetropical aftertastegentle sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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 tropical, hazy, fruity character as Tropical Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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