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Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale

New Zealand·Hazy Pale Ale
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Mango and pineapple meet a generous dose of citrus in this light-bodied hazy, with honeyed malt undertones and a scant bitterness. Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale runs at 5.5% ABV and arrived in 2019, a brew the brewery says kicked off a nationwide phenomenon. It comes in six pack cans, on keg and in a 500 mL bottle.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
honey
malty
hoppy
Aroma
Tropical stone fruit dominates the nose, with distinct mango and pineapple aromatics supported by bright citrus notes.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with pronounced turbidity from suspended yeast and protein, creating a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of the hazy style. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation provides gentle liveliness without aggressive effervescence.

golden, hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruit dominates the nose, with distinct mango and pineapple aromatics supported by bright citrus notes. Beneath the hop-driven character, honeyed Malz undertones emerge, adding a subtle sweetness that anchors the profile without obscuring the fruit-forward presentation.

mango, pineapplecitrus-forwardhoneyed malt undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical and citrus flavors that carry good intensity across the mid-palate. Light body allows the fruit character to shine while honeyed malt sweetness provides gentle backbone. Bitterness is restrained and measured, finishing clean without astringency or hop harshness.

juicy tropical fruitlight-bodiedgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and relatively brief, allowing the citrus and mango notes to fade gracefully. A delicate malt sweetness lingers softly on the palate without heaviness.

smooth fademalt-sweet aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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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.

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