{"title":"City Lights Brewing","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"city-lights-hazy-ipa-6pk","title":"City Lights Hazy IPA 6Pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCity Lights Hazy IPA 6Pk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a double dry-hopped New England-style IPA from Milwaukee's City Lights Brewing Co., available in a 6-pack of 12 oz cans at 7.0% ABV. This heavily awarded beer earned a Silver Medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival in the Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale category and received a 96-point Platinum Medal rating from Tastings.com, which ranked it the number-one IPA in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 7.0%  |  Origin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin  |  Style: New England \/ Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: City Lights Brewing Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCity Lights Brewing Co. operates out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city with deep roots in American brewing history. The Hazy IPA is built on a grain bill of 2-row base malt, wheat, and flaked oats — the oats and wheat contributing the pillowy, turbid body that defines the New England IPA style. What distinguishes this beer is its double dry-hopping with Vic Secret, a newer aroma hop from New Zealand prized for intense tropical fruit character, followed by massive late additions of Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo hops that layer citrus and stone fruit complexity without pushing bitterness beyond 35 IBUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapple leads the nose immediately, followed by waves of ripe citrus and tropical fruit. Beneath the fruit-forward aromatics, there's a soft, bready sweetness from the wheat and oat base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is sweet and juicy, with bright pineapple and orange flavors giving way to melon and grapefruit pith at mid-palate. Despite the aggressive hop schedule, bitterness stays restrained, letting the fruit-forward character dominate through to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and medium in length, with lingering tropical fruit and a mild hop bite that emerges at the very end. The oat-driven mouthfeel keeps the finish soft rather than astringent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink City Lights Hazy IPA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour cold into a tulip glass or stemless wine glass to concentrate the aromatic hop oils — this beer's tropical nose is half the experience. A \u003cstrong\u003eMichelada\u003c\/strong\u003e variation works well here, as the citrus-forward profile complements lime juice and hot sauce. A \u003cstrong\u003eBeer-a-Rita\u003c\/strong\u003e (blended with frozen limeade) leans into the tropical character for a warm-weather serve. For a simple \u003cstrong\u003eHop Shandy\u003c\/strong\u003e, mix half-and-half with lemonade to tame the ABV while amplifying the citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard cookouts and summer grilling sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing hop-curious drinkers to the hazy IPA style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with spicy tacos and Southeast Asian takeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBringing to a craft beer share as a conversation starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does City Lights Hazy IPA taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers a juicy, fruit-forward profile dominated by pineapple, orange, and melon, with grapefruit pith adding subtle complexity and only mild hop bitterness at 35 IBUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does City Lights Hazy IPA compare to other hazy IPAs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tastings.com rated it 96 points and ranked it the number-one IPA in the world, placing it among elite New England-style IPAs; its use of the relatively uncommon Vic Secret hop gives it a more pronounced tropical character than many competitors relying solely on Citra and Mosaic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs City Lights Hazy IPA good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its low bitterness, smooth oat-driven body, and sweet tropical flavors make it an accessible entry point for drinkers new to India Pale Ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is City Lights Hazy IPA made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is brewed by City Lights Brewing Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city with one of the longest and most storied brewing traditions in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with City Lights Hazy IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e Thai green curry benefits from the tropical fruit echoing the dish's aromatics. Fish tacos with mango salsa mirror the beer's citrus-forward profile. Sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the sweet, juicy hop character. Grilled pineapple or citrus-glazed pork ribs align naturally with the dominant fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does City Lights Hazy IPA come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is sold as a 6-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs City Lights Hazy IPA worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium craft IPA, and given its GABF Silver Medal and 96-point Tastings.com Platinum rating, it delivers strong value relative to other decorated hazy IPAs in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy City Lights Hazy IPA?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew hazy IPAs at any price point carry both a Great American Beer Festival medal and a 96-point Platinum rating from Tastings.com. The double dry-hopping with Vic Secret — a New Zealand hop still relatively rare in American craft brewing — gives this beer a tropical intensity that goes beyond the standard Citra-Mosaic template most breweries follow. The restrained 35 IBU bitterness and oat-heavy grain bill keep it drinkable and smooth despite the aggressive hopping. For a Milwaukee brewery competing against nationally distributed haze juggernauts, those credentials speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"City Lights Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838102368425,"sku":"33833","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/city-lights-brewing.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}