More often than not, the best hazy IPAs are from local breweries. The trendy, turbid beer style, popularized by New England breweries like The Alchemist<\/a>, Tree House<\/a>, Lawson\u2019s<\/a>, and others, is synonymous with fresh. Those explosive, fruit flavors so characteristic of the style<\/a> will fade over time. So, most small craft breweries, even those with wide distribution networks, prioritize the small-batch release for their hazy IPAs. <\/p>\n But, over the past decade, everyone has caught onto the trend with several larger American craft breweries brewing their own versions. Folks like Firestone Walker<\/a>, Bell\u2019s Brewery<\/a>, Sierra Nevada<\/a>, Rogue<\/a>, New Belgium<\/a>, and others have launched their own successful takes on the New England IPA. But these have hit shelves across the country. Not just in one specific market. <\/p>\n Since their release, these nationally distributed New England IPAs have been lauded by some and looked down upon by others. However, accessibility has been hard to deny. So, we decided to dedicate some time to trying, testing, reviewing, and rating these readily available hazy IPAs. Plus, briefly look at a few more we\u2019ve seen successfully hit the market. <\/p>\n Below you\u2019ll find a ranking of the best hazy IPAs you\u2019ll likely be able to find at a store near you. Plus, for a few, you can click the \u201clearn more\u201d button to read an in-depth review of each beer. Check out these great hazy IPAs that are not too far away. <\/p>\n Product graphic courtesy of Firestone Walker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you had asked us five years ago to name our favorite Firestone Walker<\/a> beer, we probably would have rattled off Union Jack as our classic West Coast go-to, Pivo Pils as the beer that taught us about Italian pilsners<\/a>, and Parabola as that Russian imperial stout we aggressively sought out. But go ahead and ask us that same question today, and one beer jumps to mind (ahem) more than any other: Mind Haze. <\/p>\n \u201cMind Haze<\/a> was one of these opportunities where we took something from the old world, this concept from the new world, smashed them together, and created something unique,\u201d says Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson.<\/p>\n Today, Mind Haze ranks as one of the top five national hazy IPAs, the number two best-selling hazy IPA in all of California, and Firestone Walker\u2019s best-selling IPA. <\/p>\n So, while Firestone Walker may have been \u201clate to the haze craze,\u201d Mind Haze has undoubtedly made a mind-altering splash. In many ways, this beer represents the new frontier for Firestone Walker. <\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of New Belgium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Launched in 2017, Voodoo Ranger represents a series of IPAs \u201cbrewed with trendsetting hop and malt varieties\u2014and served with a side of sarcasm,\u201d according to New Belgium. <\/p>\n Kicking off with the release of two beers, Voodoo Ranger IPA and Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA, followed closely by Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA, New Belgium brewed up incredibly delicious IPA potions. <\/p>\n These are some truly creative IPAs, but Voodoo Ranger\u2019s approach, encouraging drinkers not to take themselves too seriously, has really resonated. Voodoo Ranger\u2019s somewhat witty and sarcastic approach to beer has skyrocketed the series to the top of the charts. <\/p>\n Just take a look: Considered the fastest-growing, number-one IPA brand in craft beer, Voodoo Ranger has steamrolled ahead with the help of its OG Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA, the best-selling IPA in America. <\/p>\n \u201cVoodoo Ranger fans are especially interested in innovation and sampling our newest beers,\u201d said Dave Knospe, Former Voodoo Ranger senior brand manager and now VP of Marketing. <\/p>\n Voodoo Ranger Juicy Hazy is \u201cPacked with bright tropical aromas and brilliant citrusy flavors,\u201d according to the beer\u2019s Untappd description. \u201cThis unfiltered IPA wraps up with a pleasantly smooth finish.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Product graphic courtesy of Rogue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When Rogue brewed its first hazy IPA, the brewery knew it had to go big. <\/p>\n How much bigger can you get than \u201cbeerifying\u201d a cryptid that\u2019s part bat and part Sasquatch? <\/p>\n Allegedly reported flying around Mount St. Helens in the 1980s, the legend of Batsquatch remains\u2026well, a bit hazy. \u201cWhile there are many tales of Batsquatch, they are all a bit hazy on the details, which makes the truth such a juicy mystery,\u201d writes Rogue about Batsquatch. \u201cSo what better way to honor the elusive legend than with a hazy IPA?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBatsquatch<\/a> was our first foray into hazy IPA, so we wanted to make sure we did it well,\u201d says Joel Shields, brewmaster at Rogue Ales. Which meant Shields and his team took several years to dial in the recipe. <\/p>\n \u201cWhen hazy first started, it was\u2026hard to get stable hazy, put it in a package, and make it look presentable after a month or so,\u201d says Shields. \u201cIt took a lot to figure out what ingredients and hops to use\u2026to feel comfortable putting something in a package that tasted good and looked good.\u201d <\/p>\n Shields eventually settled on a mix of Mosaic, El Dorado, Belma, and a touch of BRU-1 hops.<\/p>\n Mosaic and El Dorado are common hazy hops, but BRU-1 \u201cgave a little more haze than others, and that one has a good pineapple note that blends well with the tropical notes of El Dorado,\u201d says Shields. <\/p>\n The real wildcard hop here, though, is Belma.<\/p>\n According to Shields, when Rogue first brewed Batsquatch, Peterborough Farms in Yakima, WA, was the only farm growing Belma. <\/p>\n Today, Peterborough Farms allows Rogue to cultivate a small portion of the wild hops on their own farm in Oregon. But it\u2019s still pretty exclusive. <\/p>\n \u201cIn light amounts, [Belma] has more strawberry, ripe melon, or overripe melon that blends well with tropical flavors and gives an extra fruity punch,\u201d says Shields. <\/p>\n Overall, the hop combination gives Batsquatch an incredibly juicy, \u201csmooth, almost sweet mouthfeel with just enough hops to balance out without being overly bitter,\u201d says Shields. <\/p>\n Pouring a slightly hazy light straw color with a nice thick white head, Batsquatch is just a damn fine, approachable hazy IPA.<\/p>\n And so far, fans agree. Batsquatch took flight pretty quickly, catching on in Oregon and around the country; the beer currently ranks as one of Rogue\u2019s best sellers.<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of Hop Culture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some may cry foul because Two Juicy isn\u2019t available across the country, but Two Roads had wide enough distribution to qualify for this list. And Two Juicy is an excellent example of the style. Brewed with Hallertau Blanc, Citra, and Mandarina Bavaria hops, Two Juicy leads with a delightful, juicy aroma\u2014like freshly baked lemon cookies. The flavor is equally exceptional. Plus, despite being a double IPA, Two Juicy feels controlled and approachable.<\/p>\n Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of John A. Paradiso<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bell\u2019s hasn\u2019t always followed a straight line. Like the namesake Two Hearted River of its iconic Two Hearted Ale<\/a>, the brewery has twisted and turned around the norm. However, even as the brewery developed, one thing remained the same: for over thirty years, the brewery has specialized in brewing unfiltered, hazy beers. Strange, then, that until six years ago, the brewery had never made a hazy IPA. That all changed when Bell\u2019s launched its Official Hazy IPA<\/a>. <\/p>\n Perhaps surprisingly, making a hazy IPA wasn\u2019t always a part of Bell\u2019s plans. But the trend became hard to ignore. <\/p>\n \u201cTwo Hearted plays such an important role for us as a brewery,\u201d says Scott Powell, Director of Marketing at Bell\u2019s Brewery. \u201cWe had an IPA, a really good one. Did we need another one?\u201d<\/p>\n But as those juicy, slightly more delicate East Coast IPAs became more popular, the Bell\u2019s team started asking questions. <\/p>\n \u201cWe were looking at if we came out with a beer with a softer bitterness to contrast Two Hearted, what would that look like?\u201d says Powell. As the brewing team put together a few test trials, \u201cThe sound bite that kept coming back to us was, \u2018Oh, this is a hazy IPA or a juicy IPA.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n The team hadn\u2019t even given the beer a style descriptor yet. But they realized maybe they should just call it what it is. <\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s not overthink this,\u201d says Powell. \u201cPeople want hazy IPAs. That\u2019s how our internal team describes the early prototypes, so let\u2019s give them a good one and call it a hazy IPA.\u201d <\/p>\n Bell\u2019s Official offers something really fantastic in its simplicity. It\u2019s a ballpark beer, something that would win over a drinker unfamiliar with the hazy IPA style. Plus, in classic Bell\u2019s fashion, it reminds us of two of their hallmark beers: the wheat-forward Oberon<\/a> and hoppy Two Hearted.<\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of John A. Paradiso<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sierra Nevada was among the first to make waves for debuting a nationally distributed hazy IPA. We\u2019d happily pick up a 6-pack to share as an intro to hazy IPAs. It\u2019s restrained in flavor, but that gentle approach is appreciated with a style that is so often overwhelmingly flavorful.<\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of Almanac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Almanac regularly produces this hazy IPA, but often gives the can a makeover whether it\u2019s for the holidays in December<\/a> or during Pride month in June. <\/p>\n Regardless of the outside, the inside always stays the same. Dry hopped with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro, LOVE<\/a> also features pilsner malt and rolled oats. All combine for a super pillowy and approachable hazy with big, bright, and juicy notes. We named this New England-style IPA one of the five best beers we drank<\/a>. Bonus: If you buy LOVE during Pride month every June, Almanac typically donates a portion of the proceeds to a local LGBTQ+ organization. <\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of John A. Paradiso<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A full-bodied, approachable IPA wrapped in an equally elegant can, Tome<\/a> clocks in at 5.5% ABV. This certified porch sipper is perfect for the summer or spring when we appropriately named it one of the best beers of the season a few years ago<\/a>. Drink Tome during family barbecues, Memorial Day picnics, or summer outings to the beach. When we say this is a warm beer, we mean that drinking it gives us all the good vibes inside. <\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Product graphic courtesy of Lagunitas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lagunitas dubs this one an \u201cunforgettable hazy IPA\u201d. Beautifully cloudy, Hazy Memory<\/a> goes down super smooth despite hitting a 7.7% ABV. A healthy heaping of oats in the brewing also gives this murky masterpiece a soft finish. Packed with Loral 291, Hallertau Blanc, Galaxy, and Citra Hops, this New England-style IPA from Lagunitas has \u201chuge flavor you won\u2019t forget!\u201d<\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Product graphic courtesy of New Holland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Boy, does tangerine burst through in New Holland\u2019s interpretation of a hazy IPA. Huge citrus aroma bounces off this turbid brew and follows through with a creamy mouthfeel, almost like an orange creamsicle. This is probably the option on the list that strays the farthest from your classic hazy, but it\u2019s worth taking a flyer on New Holland Tangerine Space Machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtesy of Samuel Adams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Wicked Hazy<\/a> is super juiced to give you haze for days. A one-two-three punch of pineapple, mango, and peach will wake you up while a smooth, silky finish brings you back sip after sip. As Boston Beer says, \u201cIt\u2019s good to be wicked.\u201d Indulge with this New England-style IPA. <\/p>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n Photography courtest of John A. Paradiso<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Threes is one of those breweries that expanded their distribution during the pandemic. You can now find their beers in over thirty states. Logical Conclusion<\/a> has often made our list of the five best beers we had during a given week<\/a>, and we highly recommended it as one of the best canned, hazy IPAs to try in Brooklyn<\/a>. <\/p>\n Now that the Gowanus-based brewery has extended its distribution, folks nationwide can find this fantastic turbid IPA on a shelf near them. Logical Conclusion has a hefty body with equally strong notes of peach and pineapple. Picking a four-pack up now is the only\u2026logical conclusion. <\/p>\nHop Culture\u2019s Picks for the 11 Best Hazy IPAs Available in Most Stores Right Now<\/h2>\n
Firestone Walker Mind Haze IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNew Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Hazy<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRogue Batsquatch Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTwo Roads Two Juicy Hazy Double IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBell\u2019s Official Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAlmanac LOVE Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHalf Acre Tome Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLagunitas Hazy Memory Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNew Holland Tangerine Space Machine New England-Style IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSamuel Adams Wicked Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThrees Brewing Logical Conclusion Hazy IPA<\/h3>\n
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