Juicy or Hazy Imperial or Double India Pale Ale
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
2 SRM7 SRM
- OG
- 1.067 – 1.087
- FG
- 1.009 – 1.016
- ABV
- 7.6 – 10.6 %
- IBU
- 30 – 80
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Grist may include oats, wheat, or other adjuncts to promote haziness. Lactose may be used to enhance body and balance. Lactose should not lend to, or overwhelm, the flavor character of these beers. The term "juicy" is frequently used to describe taste and aroma hop-derived attributes often present in these beers which result from late, often very large, additions of hops. A juicy character is not required, however. Likewise the term "hazy" is frequently used to describe the appearance of many examples of these beers. However, some versions may exhibit very low cloudiness. Other hop-derived attributes such as citrus, pine, spice, floral or others may be present with or without the presence of juicy attributes. These beers may sometimes exhibit astringency and/or heat (often referred to as "hop burn") as a result of very high hop usage rates and excessive contact time in beer, which can detract from balance and drinkability when present above low levels. Versions of this style brewed with darker malts, non-traditional ale yeasts, fruits, spices, or other flavorings are categorized as Experimental India Pale Ale.
Straw to light amber
Can vary widely from very low haze to very high degree of cloudiness. Starch, yeast, hop, protein or other compounds contribute to a wide range of hazy appearance within this category.
Low to medium malt aroma and flavor may be present
High to intense, exhibiting a very wide range of attributes, especially fruity, tropical, juicy, and many others.
Low to medium. The impression of bitterness is soft and well-integrated into overall balance, and may differ significantly from measured or calculated IBU levels.
Medium-high to high fruity esters are present, and can contribute to the perception of sweetness and be complementary to the hop profile. Diacetyl should not be present.
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Medium to high. A silky or full mouthfeel may contribute to overall flavor profile.
Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.