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Tessera

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Named after the individual tiles that form a mosaic, this hazy IPA is built on a backbone of Mosaic hops, with a sprinkle of Galaxy and Harlequin. Expect stone fruit, blueberry and raspberry with a subtle tropical twist. Brewed in Loanhead at 5.6 % ABV and 31 IBU. Stewart Brewing, established in Edinburgh in 2004, brews it.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 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
fruityberryhoppy
fruity
berry
hoppy
tropical
dark fruit
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with stone fruit and berry aromatics—blueberry and raspberry rise first, supported by subtle tropical notes that suggest passionfruit and light citrus.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tessera

◎ Appearance

Tessera presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze, a characteristic signature of the style. The cloudiness arises from yeast and hop particles in suspension, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. A creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and berry aromatics—blueberry and raspberry rise first, supported by subtle tropical notes that suggest passionfruit and light citrus. The Mosaic, Galaxy, and Harlequin hop blend creates a layered, inviting character without aggressive resin or alcohol heat.

stone fruitblueberry, raspberrytropical whispersoft hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with berry and stone fruit flavors mirroring the aroma. The palate remains creamy and full-bodied despite the moderate 5.6% ABV, with tropical and dark fruit notes weaving through the mid-section. Bitterness is restrained at 31 IBU, allowing fruit character to dominate without harshness.

berry-forward palatecreamy texturelow bitternesstropical undertones

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering berry and stone fruit notes fading gracefully. A gentle, dry conclusion leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

clean, dry finishfruit lingersrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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 hazy, fruity, berry character as Tessera will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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