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Half-Shell Heroes - Blue

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Modern and tropical, this Hazy IPA gets its character from a hop mix of classics: Simcoe, Amarillo and Chinook. The name salutes the pizza-eating amphibians, back for another round. Barley, wheat and oat malt, hops and yeast, 6% ABV, brewed in Lübeck's Werftquartier, where the brewery works with 20 and 40 hectolitre tanks.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
piney
wheat
Aroma
Tropical and citrus-forward, with prominent grapefruit and stone fruit notes from the Simcoe and Amarillo blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Half-Shell Heroes - Blue

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation creates a gentle shimmer beneath the opaque body.

pale goldenhazy throughoutcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical and citrus-forward, with prominent grapefruit and stone fruit notes from the Simcoe and Amarillo blend. A subtle pine resin undertone emerges from the Chinook, grounding the brightness. Soft wheat malt provides a gentle sweetness without dominating the hop aromatics.

tropical fruitscitrus, grapefruitpine resinwheat sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical character—mango and passionfruit—before a clean citrus middle develops. The 50 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly, adding structure without harshness. A light wheaten malt base and subtle oat contribution create body and roundness, finishing with a dry, hoppy edge.

tropical, juicycitrus bitebalanced bitternesswheat malt base

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and pine notes. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with a drying hop character that invites the next sip.

citrus persistencedry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
79
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, tropical, hoppy character as Half-Shell Heroes - Blue will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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