Hazy Hop Odyssey
Friday, August 21, 2026
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A five‑session Hazy Hop Odyssey to highlight the full range of hop expression—from single‑hop showcases to experimental formats and high‑gravity IPAs.
1: EXPERIMENTAL
1: EXPERIMENTAL
This standalone category centers an ambitious, multi-hop beer featuring Krush (formerly known as HBC 586) with Australian Eclipse, New Zealand Southern Cross, Rakau and classic American Citra hops.
SANCTIFIÉE – BRASSERIE BAS-CANADA
IPA – Double / Imperial • 8.2% ABV
HOPS: Krush, Citra, Southern Cross, Eclipse, Rakau
TASTING EXPECTATIONS: You'll likely encounter a bold opening wave of bright citrus and sweet tropical fruit (mango, guava) from the Krush and Citra, followed by deep notes of resinous pine, dark berry undertones, and a crisp, herbal finish contributed by the Australian and New Zealand varieties.
2: PURE NELSON SHOWCASE
2: PURE NELSON SHOWCASE
Both beers isolate this iconic New Zealand hop, utilizing multiple processing forms—standard T90 pellets, concentrated Cryo and Hop Kief lupulin powder, and the specialized Nelson Bliss yeast strain—to express the hop's full potential without interference from other varieties.
HYPNOSIS (2026) – ALL MY FRIENDS BEER CO.
IPA – New England • 6.8% ABV
HOPS: Nelson Sauvin, Nelson Sauvin Cryo, Nelson Sauvin Bliss, Nelson Sauvin Hop Kief
DIRECTIONS – BRASSERIE BAS-CANADA
IPA – Double / Imperial • 8.2% ABV
HOPS: Nelson Sauvin
TASTING EXPECTATIONS: Prepare for an unmistakable New Zealand terroir. These beers deliver punchy aromas of crushed white wine grapes, gooseberry, passionfruit, and fresh lime zest, rounded out by a distinct dank, earthy undertone and a bright, crisp acidity reminiscent of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
3: NELSON SAUVIN, CITRA & RIWAKA HYBRIDS
3: NELSON SAUVIN, CITRA & RIWAKA HYBRIDS
These four beers highlight the synergy between Nelson Sauvin or Riwaka paired directly with classic Citra or complimentary New Zealand varieties. Brewers frequently blend these hops because Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin amplify Citra's natural citrus backbone with unique Southern Hemisphere character.
BOOTLEG – ALL MY FRIENDS BEER CO.
IPA – New England • 6.5% ABV
HOPS: Citra, Eggers Nelson Sauvin
– BEER PAIRING: Yeast Spread on Crackers –
DEFAULT SETTING (2026) – BADLANDS BREWING
IPA – New England • 6.5% ABV
HOPS: Citra, Riwaka
ZÉLIXIR BREWSKEY – BRASSERIE BAS-CANADA
IPA – Triple • 10% ABV
HOPS: Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, Cascade (New Zealand), Citra, Riwaka Hop Kief
VER – BRASSERIE BAS-CANADA
IPA – Quadruple • 11.3% ABV
HOPS: Nelson Sauvin, Nelson Sauvin Bliss, Nelson Sauvin Hop Kief, Rakau, Southern Cross, Riwaka
TASTING EXPECTATIONS: Look for a bridge between sweet tropical citrus and pungent Southern Hemisphere fruit. You can also expect notes of pink grapefruit, sweet mango and ripe passionfruit, accented by Riwaka’s signature herbal "dankness" and a lingering, zesty orange-peel finish.
BERNIE'S RIBEYE
Sous‑vide ribeye finished with garlic butter and sea salt
4: NEXT-GEN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
4: NEXT-GEN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
These beers feature modern, high-impact New Zealand and Australian varieties like Superdelic, Nectaron, Eclipse, Motueka and Rakau. These newer hop cultivars* are famous for offering saturated, ultra-sweet fruit characteristics that push the boundaries of modern hazy IPAs.
MUSE – ALL MY FRIENDS BEER CO.
IPA – New England • 6.7% ABV
HOPS: Mosaic, Freestyle Rakau, Superdelic
SUPER NECTAR (2026) – BADLANDS BREWING
IPA – New England • 6.5% ABV
HOPS: Nectaron, Superdelic
ZÉLIXIR HERMAN – BRASSERIE BAS-CANADA
IPA – New England • 7% ABV
HOPS: Eclipse, Superdelic, Motueka
COMMODUS – BRASSERIE BAS-CANADA
IPA – Double / Imperial • 8.2% ABV
HOPS: Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron, Motueka, Rakau
TASTING EXPECTATIONS: Intensely sweet, fruit-forward tasting profile reminiscent of tropical punch. Key flavour notes include stone fruit (peach, nectarine), candied orange peel, fresh lime juice and sweet berry candy, accompanied by a pillowy soft mouthfeel and very soft bitterness.
*cultivars = cultivated varieties: plants whose traits are maintained through human‑directed propagation (rhizomes, cuttings, tissue culture). For more information, see the province of Ontario's 2022–2023 Brewer’s guide to Ontario-grown hop varieties
5: PACIFIC NORTHWEST TROPICAL STAPLES
5: PACIFIC NORTHWEST TROPICAL STAPLES
These last two beers rely on the foundational powerhouses of Pacific Northwest hop growing (read Oregon state): Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic. Only Sinking has a New Zealand hop. These hops represent the gold standard for New England IPAs, prized for their consistent balance of ripe citrus and sweet tropical fruit.
SINKING – ALL MY FRIENDS BEER CO.
IPA – New England • 6.7% ABV
HOPS: Citra, Mosaic, Freestyle Motueka
GLASS GARDEN (2026) – BADLANDS BREWING
IPA – New England • 6.5% ABV
HOPS: Citra, Simcoe
TASTING EXPECTATIONS: Classic, crowd-pleasing hazy IPA flavours. Anticipate lush, juicy notes of ripe mango, sweet pineapple, yellow peach and crushed grapefruit, anchored by subtle earthy pine accents and a soft, citrus-heavy aroma.
MORTALIS BREWERY
AVON, NEW YORK, USA
In Collaboration with RaR Brewing
STARSHIP COCONUTS
STOUT – IMPERIAL / DOUBLE PASTRY • 10% ABV
TASTING EXPECTATIONS: This Imperial stout is brewed in collaboration with RAR Brewing. Subtle coconut meets Colombian coffee. "Darkness is your friend. Whatever you do, don't turn on the lights."
4.02 out of 5 bottle caps based on 630 Untappd ratings as of August 18, 2026
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