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Hazy IPA

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Juicy and hoppy, with vibrant citrus from Citra and El Dorado hops, this 4.5% hazy IPA is silky-smooth and soft in the mouth. Head Brewer Aaron Taubman created it for the New World Brewing range, which draws on his craft-brewing roots in the American craft boom of the 1990s and early 2000s. It took silver in the keg pale ale class at SIBA East in 2025. Brewed with oats; vegan.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, East)
Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, East) (Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyjuicycitrusy
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
fruity
wheat
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus from Citra and El Dorado hops—grapefruit zest and mandarin dominate, backed by subtle tropical stone fruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a soft, diffuse haze throughout the body, characteristic of the style. The head is white and pillowy, settling into a fine Schaumkleiden along the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle visual sparkle without aggressive effervescence.

pale goldenhazy throughoutsoft white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus from Citra and El Dorado hops—grapefruit zest and mandarin dominate, backed by subtle tropical stone fruit. A light, grainy Malz sweetness provides grounding, while the oat adjunct contributes a soft, almost creamy backdrop without overt cereal notes. Clean fermentation allows the hop character to shine unobstructed.

citrus zesttropical fruitsoft grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and welcoming, with juicy citrus and subtle tropical notes—pineapple and stone fruit linger on the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 50 IBU, providing structure without harshness; it integrates harmoniously with the hoppy sweetness and silky mouthfeel imparted by the oats. The palate remains smooth and creamy throughout, avoiding any sharp edges.

juicy citruscreamy mouthfeelrestrained bitternesstropical stone fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes fading gently into a soft, slightly wheaty aftertaste. Refreshing and balanced, the beer does not cling heavily; instead, it invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
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

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