Just the Haze IPA
by Samuel Adams
| Can Art | |
| Look | |
| Smell | |
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| Taste |
This beer has an identity crisis. It calls itself a hazy, but deep down, it’s all juicy.
Can Art
Boring. The Samuel Adams brand leans a little stodgy, and that carries through to this design. Nothing offensive, just uninspired.
Look
A rich golden color with a decent head, but let’s be real—this is not hazy. Nowhere near the thick, opaque look you’d expect. Is a cloudy IPA a thing?
Smell
Very fruity and sweet, with strong tangerine and candy-like notes. It’s not unpleasant, but it’s also not what you’d expect from a hazy IPA.
Mouthfeel
Not thick or creamy like a true hazy—this drinks more like a juicy IPA. And here’s where things get interesting. If you squint at the can, you’ll notice it says “hazy, juicy, and refreshing.” Sam delivers on one of the three.
Taste
Let’s just call it what it is. This is a juicy IPA in hazy IPA packaging. It’s very fruity, light on hops, and entirely drinkable, just mislabeled. Nothing off-putting, but definitely misleading..
Final Verdict
Why market this beer as something it’s not? Because hazys are trendy? This is a serviceable juicy IPA masquerading as a hazy. If they had just called it what it is, expectations would be better aligned.
| Top NA IPAs | Score |
|---|---|
| Go Brewing Sunshine State Tropical IPA | 4.50 |
| Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA | 3.67 |
| Lagunitas Hazy IPNA | 3.50 |
| Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA | 3.50 |
| Untitled Art Citra Haze | 3.17 |
