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Citrus Mirage

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Citra hops bring lemon, lime and grapefruit, set against the juicy, tropical side of Simcoe. Pineapple, mango and papaya come together in what the brewery pitches as a colada-style IPA. A hazy double IPA from Loanhead at 7.0 % ABV and 20 IBU. Stewart Brewing, founded in Edinburgh in 2004, brews it as a hazy double.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus from Citra hops—pronounced lemon zest and lime pith—layered over a juicy tropical fruit character from Simcoe: ripe pineapple, mango, and papaya skin.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citrus Mirage

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a distinctly hazy, opaque character from suspended yeast and protein. A thick, creamy white head forms and maintains good Schaumkleiden around the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively effervescence beneath the surface.

pale goldenhazy and opaquecreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus from Citra hops—pronounced lemon zest and lime pith—layered over a juicy tropical fruit character from Simcoe: ripe pineapple, mango, and papaya skin. Beneath this fruit-forward profile sits a subtle malty sweetness and a delicate herbal undertone that grounds the composition without dominating.

lemon, lime, grapefruitpineapple and mangoherbal Edelhopfensoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full and juicy with tropical stone fruit and citrus pith tones. The mid-palate balances ripe fruit flavors—papaya and mango forward—with a soft, supporting malt body and minimal bitterness at just 20 IBU. The finish dries gently without harsh astringency, allowing the fruity character to persist.

juicy tropical fruitcitrus-forwardsoft malt bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with fruit-driven sweetness receding into a clean, slightly dry palate. Lingering notes of citrus zest and pineapple accompany a faint herbal backdrop.

fruity aftertasteclean dryingcitrus echo
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
77
Appearance
81
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Hazy DIPA

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What is a Hazy DIPA?

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 DIPA

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