Firestone Walker Mind Haze (355ml)

Overflowing with hop-derived aromas of citrus, grass, and pine resin. A juicy yet refreshing Hazy IPA.

This is Firestone Walker's first Hazy IPA.

After a year of trial and error, Firestone Walker perfected this Hazy style that is uniquely their own.

The inspiration came when Brewmaster Matt encountered a Weizenbock during a visit to Gutmann Brewery in Germany.

Weizenbock is a traditional German beer style that has been brewed for over 50 years, characterized by its cloudy appearance, creamy mouthfeel, and impressive tropical banana aroma.

Inspired by this historic beer, Matt and his team began brewing a beer that "everyone would recognize as a Hazy IPA, yet also highlight Firestone Walker's original style."

At the same time, they pursued a quality that would stand alongside Firestone Walker's other IPAs.

Matt explains that the haze in Mind Haze does not come from yeast or starch residue like in typical Hazy style beers, but rather from the natural action of proteins, tannins, and enzymes.

This natural haze not only created the rich mouthfeel and texture that everyone expects from a Hazy IPA, but also succeeded in making it a high-quality Hazy IPA.

The name Mind Haze was chosen to encompass two meanings: the fog that perpetually covers California's Central Coast, and the idea of confusing and clouding what a Hazy IPA truly refers to.

When poured into a glass, hop-derived aromas of grass and resin overflow.

Immediately after, citrus zest aromas like lemon and orange peel, and juicy tropical fruit aromas follow, with a subtle hint of sweet caramel and cracker biscuit-like malt aromas.

With the first sip, flavors of tropical fruits like pineapple and lychee spread, accompanied by a firm yet soft bitterness of grass and resin, creating an exquisite balance between fruitiness and mild bitterness.

It is medium-bodied with a clean, dry finish.

Juicy yet refreshing.

Note: "Recipe" for creating wort.

A blend of several grains.

• ABV: 6.7%
• IBU: 40
• Alcoholic Beverage: Beer
• Ingredients: Malt, Hops
• Hops: Cashmere, Mandarina, El Dorado, Idaho 7, Azacca, Mosaic, Cashmere
• Brewery: Firestone Walker
• Style: Hazy IPA
• Volume: 355ml
• Container: CAN