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The Prequel

Stone & Wood Brewing Co
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🌍 Australia · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 33 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

An intensely dry-hopped ale that pours hazy gold at full strength, laid out as a heavier answer to the brewery's flagship. Generous Galaxy additions push passionfruit, pineapple, mango and citrus well forward, and the hop character is loud without turning resinous. Bitterness is held back so the fruit carries, and the beer closes dry and crisp rather than sweet. At 6.6 percent the body is fuller than the finish would suggest.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Prequel

Appearance

The Prequel presents a hazy golden pour with a soft, diffuse quality that catches light without clarity. The head settles to a thin, persistent collar with moderate lacing that clings gently to the glass. Fine carbonation lifts the haziness, creating a luminous, suspended character rather than heavy opacity.

hazy goldsoft lacingfine carbonation

Aroma

Galaxy hops dominate the nose with forward passionfruit and mango notes, layered with crisp pineapple and white grapefruit citrus. Beneath the aromatic hop expression sits a clean, understated Malz foundation that supports without competing. The profile remains fruity and dry-leaning, with no resinous bite or alcohol warmth apparent.

passionfruitpineappledry hop forward

Taste

Entry is soft and inviting despite the generous dry-hop charge, with tropical stone fruit and citrus zest unwinding across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the fruit character to carry the flavor progression without harshness or astringency. The body is fuller than the finish would suggest, underpinning the hop expression with a subtle Malz sweetness that fades cleanly.

tropical fruitcrisp citrusrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish closes dry and crisp, shedding sweetness quickly as the hop bitterness resolves into a clean, lingering citrus note. Aftertaste remains refreshing and mineral-driven, with no resinous cling or drying tannins.

dry finishclean citrus
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of The Prequel

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 The Prequel

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, hoppy character as The Prequel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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