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Hop, Skip & Juice

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A hazy pale ale launched in 2020 and now among Vocation's most widely sold beers. It is hop-forward and juicy, with plenty of tropical fruit on the palate and stone fruit in the aroma. At 19 IBU the bitterness stays low and balanced, keeping the finish refreshing despite the 5.7% strength. Available year-round as part of the core range.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Country Winner · 2025
World Beer Awards
Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
Gold · 2022
European Beer Challenge
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Gold — European Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyjuicytropical
hoppy
juicy
tropical
fruity
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit notes—peach and apricot—layered beneath a pronounced tropical fruit character of mango, passionfruit, and citrus zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop, Skip & Juice

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and proteins, creating a cloudy yet inviting visual presentation. The head is thick and persistent, with good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, adding softness to the overall impression.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent headmoderately carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit notes—peach and apricot—layered beneath a pronounced tropical fruit character of mango, passionfruit, and citrus zest. Noble hop varieties provide clean herbal and floral aromatics without harsh or grassy edges, while the malt base remains subtle and supportive in the background.

stone fruittropical fruitherbal hopsclean aromatic profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, juicy mouthfeel dominated by tropical fruit flavors—mango and pineapple foremost—balanced by a light stone fruit undertone. Bitterness remains restrained at 19 IBU, arriving late and finishing clean without harshness, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain the focal point throughout the mid-palate.

juicy tropicallow bitternesssoft mouthfeelfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the moderate alcohol (5.7% ABV) providing subtle warmth without weight. A lingering citrus and stone fruit note fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcrisp and refreshinglight warming
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.

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.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, hoppy, juicy character as Hop, Skip & Juice will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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