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Excluded is a hazy New Zealand IPA at 6 %, sold in 440 ml cans. First brewed in 2023, it has returned with a new look and a revised hop bill that now consists entirely of the Antipodean varieties Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka and Motueka. The body is silky. Lime, stone fruit and gooseberry lead the flavour, underlined by a mild piney, resinous note.

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
fruityresinouspiney
fruity
resinous
piney
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes of lime and a distinctive gooseberry character, underscored by stone fruit aromatics from the Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka and Motueka hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Excluded

◎ Appearance

Excluded presents a pale golden color with a hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the New Zealand Hazy IPA style. The beer maintains a soft, creamy head with modest retention and fine carbonation visible throughout the pour.

pale goldenhazy, cloudycreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes of lime and a distinctive gooseberry character, underscored by stone fruit aromatics from the Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka and Motueka hop varieties. A subtle piney, resinous undertone adds depth without overwhelming the delicate fruit-forward profile.

lime, citrusstone fruitgooseberrypiney resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens with lime and stone fruit flavors that define the mid-palate experience, complemented by the distinctive tart gooseberry character. A mild piney, resinous bitterness builds gently, supported by the silky body that allows these New Zealand hop characteristics to shine without harsh edges.

stone fruitlimegooseberry tartmild piney bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with the resinous pine note lingering softly on the palate. The moderate 50 IBU bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a crisp aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean, drylingering pine
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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, resinous character as Excluded will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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