Neon Haze

Neon Haze is, shockingly, a hazy IPA from the team at Amsterdam Brewery in Toronto. A bit under-proof at just 5.7%, the Ontario ale is sold in 473mL cans. It’s a hazy, dull-orange beer with a short-lived off-white head.

NH has an inviting citrus nose, with OJ and sugary citrus at the pole and a little something tropical lurking in the wings. The flavour tracks that pretty consistently, though less sweetly, with juicy fruit notes and a mild, yet agreeable vibe. The back end has a touch of grapefruit bitterness, but it is restrained.

When I caught my first whiff of this beer, my concern was that it’d be too sweet, but I was pleasantly surprised: there is some fruity sweetness, certainly—as there should be—but there is a nice balance with a bit of hops and a crisp, refreshing texture. The beer could be stronger, but it tastes great.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.