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Hairy Bikers Zesty IPA

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Pale gold and slightly hazy, this unfiltered IPA greets with floral and pineapple aromas, then a zesty, pronounced fruit-hop blast with rich citrus undertones and a luscious, refreshing mouthfeel. Munich malt supports Admiral, Challenger and Pilgrim hops plus the English variety Boudicca. Theakston and the Hairy Bikers, Simon King and the late Dave Myers, spent six months developing it.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityfloral
citrusy
fruity
floral
hoppy
tropical
Aroma
Floral and pineapple notes lead on the nose, with bright citrus undertones emerging beneath.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hairy Bikers Zesty IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a slight haze throughout, the result of its unfiltered nature. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence. Fine carbonation contributes to a lively, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldhazy, unfilteredmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

Floral and pineapple notes lead on the nose, with bright citrus undertones emerging beneath. The Boudicca, Admiral, Challenger and Pilgrim hops create a layered, fruit-forward character that is neither aggressive nor subtle—a measured hop expression.

floral, pineapplebright citrusfruity hop blend

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit character, carried by a clean, zesty hop profile. Munich malt provides soft backbone support without weighing down the beer. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU, allowing fruit and floral notes to dominate the mid-palate while maintaining good balance.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitsoft malt baserestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes fading gradually. The luscious mouthfeel persists into the aftertaste, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

citrus fadecrisp finishrefreshing
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

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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.

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