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Spanish Banks Hazy Guava Ale

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Spanish Banks Hazy Guava Ale is the summer seasonal, sold from March to September, and was developed from a Taproom Series beer. Guava leads the aroma, sweet and slightly musky, joined by a tropical hop character. The beer is hazy and soft on the palate, light in alcohol, with modest bitterness and a fruity, gently sweet finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
Guava dominates the nose with sweet, slightly musky stone-fruit character, supported by tropical hop notes that suggest pineapple and passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spanish Banks Hazy Guava Ale

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold in the glass, with suspended sediment creating a soft, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. The head is modest but persistent, laying down delicate lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is gentle and even, supporting the beer's light, approachable character.

pale goldhazy, softfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Guava dominates the nose with sweet, slightly musky stone-fruit character, supported by tropical hop notes that suggest pineapple and passionfruit. The aromatic profile is vibrant yet balanced, with no sharp esters or assertive bittering herb—just an inviting, summer-forward bouquet.

guava, stone fruittropical hopssweet, muskyfruit-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and fruity, delivering the guava character with gentle sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, providing structure and balance rather than dominance. The mouthfeel is light and clean, allowing the tropical fruit and subtle hop flavor to shine.

soft, fruitymodest bitternesslight bodyclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and gently fruity, with lingering guava and tropical hop notes fading cleanly over several seconds. No astringency or harsh aftertaste, just a refreshing fade that invites another sip.

fruity fadeclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Spanish Banks Hazy Guava Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Spanish Banks Hazy Guava Ale

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, tropical, sweet character as Spanish Banks Hazy Guava Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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