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Wayward Hazy IPA

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Wayward Hazy IPA is a 5.8 % New England-style IPA and the most recent addition to the core range, introduced in 2022. Rolled oats give it a smooth, full body and a dense haze, while Citra, Simcoe and Sabro hops deliver mango, pineapple and passionfruit with a creamy note of coconut and a touch of tangerine. Bitterness is kept low at 20 IBU, so the juicy fruit character carries through to a soft finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical stone fruit — mango and pineapple dominate, supported by passionfruit notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wayward Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced cloudiness throughout, characteristic of the New England style. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Gentle carbonation creates a soft, pillowy presentation.

pale goldendense hazecreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical stone fruit — mango and pineapple dominate, supported by passionfruit notes. A subtle coconut creaminess emerges beneath, along with a whisper of tangerine zest. The hop profile is inviting without sharp resinous edges.

mango, pineapplepassionfruitcoconut creamtangerine zest

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors flowing across the palate. The oat-derived body adds a velvety texture and sustains the fruit character through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the creamy, fruity impression to persist without harshness.

juicy tropical fruitvelvety bodylow bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and clean, with tropical fruit notes fading gently into a lingering coconut sweetness. No sharp bitterness or drying sensation interrupts the smooth descent.

soft finishcoconut sweetness
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 New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England 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 New England IPA

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

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