Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Skyway
◎ Appearance
Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, turbid body from suspended yeast and grain matter. A dense, pillowy white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The cloudiness is characteristic of the style and frame for the fresh hop aromatics.
◌ Aroma
Vibrant tropical and citrus notes lead the nose, with prominent stone fruit and passion fruit character from the five hop varieties. Underneath, a distinct resinous layer emerges with subtle piney undertones, grounding the bright fruit. A soft bready note from the wheat and oat backbone rounds the profile without overwhelming.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with immediate tropical and citrus intensity, delivering a hoppy bite that remains crisp despite the 8.2% ABV. Resinous and piney characters build through the mid-palate, balanced by a soft, creamy mouthfeel from the wheat and oat adjuncts. The bitterness is measured at 70 IBU, assertive but not harsh, fading cleanly into a dry finish.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and medium-length, with lingering citrus and resinous notes. The soft mouthfeel persists without becoming cloying, allowing the beer to drink well above its actual alcohol weight.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Skyway
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Skyway
About Hazy Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Hazy Double 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 Double IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Skyway will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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