Beer style
Best hops for Hazy IPA
Hazy IPA with the spotlight on aroma. Lighter than NEIPA, with pronounced juiciness and a low perception of bitterness. A great entry into hazy styles.
Typical ABV
5.5–7.0%
Typical IBU
30–50
Alpha acid range
9.5–17.0%
Dominant purpose
Dual purpose
Recommended hops for Hazy IPA
6
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Mosaic
USADual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassy+9
Galaxy
AustraliaDual purpose2009IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3
El Dorado
USADual purpose2010IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL
FruityTropicalPearWatermelon+2
Strata
USADual purpose2018IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–12.5%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil2.3–3.5 mL
CannabisGrapefruitPassion fruitStrawberry+2
Idaho 7
USAAroma2015Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9.5–14.9%
Beta acid3.5–5%
Total oil1–2 mL
Black currantTropicalCitrusApricot+8
How to brew Hazy IPA
Use tropical and fruity hops. A 75–80°C whirlpool extracts oils without over-isomerizing. Split the dry hop into two charges - during active fermentation and after.