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Tropical and fruity hop flavors float through cloudy formations in this dry-hopped hazy IPA, built on Citra and Mosaic. Flaked oats, wheat and lactose over 2-row pale malt give it a dreamy orange glow and a pillowy soft mouthfeel. It has 6.8% ABV and is brewed year-round, in cans and on draft, under the tagline Soaring Far Beyond Hazy.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes from Citra and Mosaic hops, evoking juicy stone fruit, pineapple, and grapefruit zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cloud Walker

◎ Appearance

Cloud Walker presents a hazy, orange-gold body with a soft, pillowy appearance driven by suspended yeast and flaked oats. A dense white head forms and clings to the glass with even retention, creating fine lacing on the way down. The cloudiness is intentional and integral to the style, conveying the beer's dreamy character.

orange-goldhazy, fine lacingdense white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes from Citra and Mosaic hops, evoking juicy stone fruit, pineapple, and grapefruit zest. Beneath the hop-forward character sits a soft, grainy maltz foundation with hints of wheat and a light, creamy undertone from the lactose and oats. The dry-hopping adds a fresh, grassy vibrancy without harshness.

tropical fruit, citrus zestpineapple, grapefruitgrainy maltz base

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and creamy, with soft oat and wheat textures coating the mouth pleasantly. Tropical and citrus hop flavors develop mid-palate with genuine fruit character—orange segments, mango, and subtle stone fruit—balancing against a moderate, clean bitterness of 50 IBU. The finish remains dry, with the hop character lingering without astringency.

creamy mouthfeeltropical, citrus hopsmoderate bitterness, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering citrus and tropical notes fading gradually. A soft, grainy sweetness from the maltz recedes, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, crisplingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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, tropical character as Cloud Walker will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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