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Rated 90 out of 100 on BeerAdvocate, this release stands out for its aggressively dank, resinous hop character that deliberately avoids the fruit-juice sweetness dominating much of the hazy IPA category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 8%  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: DDH Double IPA  |  Brewery: Marz Community Brewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarz Community Brewing operates out of its brewery and taproom at 3630 S Iron St in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Attack of the Hazeoids is double dry-hopped with five distinct hop varietals, including Crystal and Comet, selected specifically for their high myrcene oil content. 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Juice character is deliberately minimal — this is a hop-resin showcase, not a tropical fruit smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering and sticky with sustained resinous bitterness and herbal dankness. The 8% ABV warmth emerges subtly, adding depth without becoming boozy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Attack of the Hazeoids\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed IPA glass to let the aromatic hop oils fully express themselves; drinking directly from the can mutes much of the resinous complexity. This beer is built for straight drinking rather than cocktail mixing — its aggressive hop character is the main event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHop-obsessed drinkers who prefer dank over juicy hazy IPAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharing with friends during a craft beer tasting session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing alongside bold, spicy food like Nashville hot chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting to a craft beer enthusiast who thinks they've tried every hazy DIPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Attack of the Hazeoids taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack of the Hazeoids delivers an intensely dank, resinous hop profile with pine and herbal notes, deliberately minimizing the tropical juice character found in most hazy IPAs. The full body and sticky bitterness reflect its five-hop double dry-hopping process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Attack of the Hazeoids compare to more juice-forward hazy DIPAs?\u003c\/strong\u003e While many hazy Double IPAs lean heavily into tropical fruit and citrus juice flavors, Attack of the Hazeoids prioritizes dank resin and herbal earthiness from its myrcene-heavy hop selection. This makes it a distinctly different experience — closer to old-school West Coast dankness wrapped in a hazy, full-bodied package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Attack of the Hazeoids good for sipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, at 8% ABV it is best enjoyed slowly from a proper glass to appreciate the layered resinous hop character. 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