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Hazy Mid

Wayward Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Pale Ale · One of 20 Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

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

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mid-Strength Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
resinous
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hazy Mid

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hazy Mid

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

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

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