Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale

Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale is an American Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale. It typically presents as straw to light amber.

Notes: Grist may include oats, wheat, or other adjuncts to promote haziness. The term ‘juicy’ is frequently used to describe taste and aroma attributes often present in these beers which result from late, often very large, additions of hops. A juicy character is not required, however. Other hop- derived attributes such as citrus, pine, spice, floral or others may be present with or without the presence of juicy attributes. 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. Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.044-1.050 (11-12.4 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008- 1.014 (2.1-3.6 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.5%-4.3% (4.4%-5.4%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 5-30; may differ significantly from perceived bitterness • Color SRM (EBC) 3-7 (6-14 EBC)

ABV: 4.4%-5.4%
IBU: 5-30
OG: 1.044-1.050
FG: 1.008-1.014

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.4%-5.4%

ABW:3.5%-4.3%

IBU:5-30

Perceived Bitterness:

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.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Straw to light amber

Clarity:

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.

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.044-1.050

Original Gravity °P:11-12.4

Final Gravity:1.008-1.014

Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.6

Body:

Medium-low to medium-high. Perceived silky or full mouthfeel may contribute to overall flavor profile.

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Low to medium-low malt aroma and flavor may be present

Hop Profile:

Medium-high to very high hop aroma and flavor are present, exhibiting a very wide range of attributes, especially fruity, tropical, juicy, and many others.

Fermentation Character:

Medium-low to medium-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.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.