Smuttynose Whole Lotta Haze

◎ Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, with suspended yeast and hop particles creating an opaque, cloudy body characteristic of the New England IPA style. The head is modest but persistent, with a fine white collar that clings to the glass as the beer settles. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—peach and apricot dominate alongside subtle notes of papaya and mango. A soft, wheaten maltiness underpins the composition without asserting itself, allowing the hop character to remain center stage. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh phenols or oxidative notes.

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and smooth, with the oat and wheat base providing a creamy mouthfeel that carries the tropical hop flavors forward. Mid-palate deepens with stone fruit and a faint dark fruit whisper, while bitterness remains remarkably restrained at 20 IBU—integrated rather than assertive. The finish is clean and slightly dry without astringency.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading gracefully into a lingering fruity dryness that echoes the stone fruit character of the aroma. No harshness or excessive bitterness lingers.