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Hazy Mid

Australia·Mid-Strength Pale Ale
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Hazy Mid is a hazy mid-strength pale ale at 3.5 %, brewed for full hop flavour at a lower alcohol level. A light malt backbone with a small share of oats gives a soft, rounded body and a gentle haze. Citra, Simcoe and Chinook layer mango, passionfruit and ripe citrus over hints of pine and resin, and 25 IBU keep the finish refreshing rather than sweet. It is one of the six beers in Wayward's year-round core range.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
resinous
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes—mango and passionfruit emerge cleanly from Citra and Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy Mid

◎ Appearance

Hazy Mid presents a pale golden body with a deliberate, fine turbidity from oat adjuncts and yeast in suspension. The head is modest but persistent, leaving delicate trails of lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, appropriate to the mid-strength format.

pale goldenintentional hazesoft head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes—mango and passionfruit emerge cleanly from Citra and Simcoe. A subtle resinous undertone from Chinook provides structure, with whispers of pine in the background. The overall impression is fruit-forward without yeast or malt dominance.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpine resin

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, the oat-lightened malt backbone allowing hop character to take center stage. Mango, passionfruit, and bright citrus build through the mid-palate with gentle resinous edges. Bitterness arrives measured at 25 IBU—enough to balance sweetness and propel the finish, never aggressive or lingering.

passionfruitsoft bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus and resin fading into a dry, inviting aftertaste. No residual sweetness or alcohol heat; the low 3.5% ABV allows the hops their final say without fatigue.

dryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength 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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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