Mikerphone Slim Hazy 4Pk

Mikerphone Slim Hazy 4Pk is a double dry-hopped pale ale from Mikerphone Brewing at 6.0% ABV, sold as a four-pack of cans. Earning a 90 on Beer Advocate and a 4.0 rating across more than 5,100 reviews on Untappd, Slim Hazy has built a loyal following among hop-forward beer drinkers in Illinois and beyond.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.0%  |  Origin: Elk Grove Village, Illinois  |  Style: Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Mikerphone Brewing

Production & Heritage

Mikerphone Brewing operates out of Elk Grove Village, a suburb northwest of Chicago, and has earned a reputation for inventive, hop-driven beers. Slim Hazy is double dry-hopped with a trio of American hops — Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe — prized individually for their citrus, tropical, and pine characteristics. The result sits in a distinctive middle ground between a West Coast pale ale's assertive bitterness and a New England–style pale ale's pillowy softness, using oat and wheat in the grain bill to build moderate body and haze without tipping into full juice-bomb territory.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Lemon zest and grapefruit peel arrive first, followed by a layer of earthy tangerine and a subtle tropical sweetness. The hop bouquet is pronounced yet clean, never vegetal or harsh.

Taste: The entry is bright with lemon citrus and pink grapefruit, transitioning at mid-palate into ripe pineapple and a gentle resinous bite. Oat and wheat malt provide a soft, slightly sweet backbone that keeps the hop bitterness in check. A touch of lemon lingers through the swallow.

Finish: Medium in length with a lightly dry, fruity close. Residual citrus oil and a faint wheat sweetness trail off cleanly, inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Slim Hazy

Pour cold — around 40–45°F — into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to let the hop aromatics open up fully. This pale ale drinks well straight from the can on a warm afternoon, but the extra surface area of a glass rewards the nose. For a Pale Ale Shandy, mix half-and-half with fresh lemonade to amplify the citrus character. In a Michelada, the tropical and citrus notes complement lime, hot sauce, and tomato juice surprisingly well. A Beer-garita — equal parts Slim Hazy and a classic lime margarita over ice — plays off the grapefruit and pineapple notes for a low-ABV summer cocktail.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts where you want flavor without high ABV fatigue
• Introducing a macro-lager drinker to craft hazy styles
• Pairing with spicy or grilled food at a casual dinner
• Stocking a mixed craft beer cooler for a gathering

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Slim Hazy taste like? Slim Hazy leads with bright lemon and grapefruit citrus, moves into pineapple at mid-palate, and finishes with a soft wheat sweetness and gentle hop bitterness. It bridges the gap between West Coast sharpness and New England softness.

How does Slim Hazy compare to Toppling Goliath's lighter hoppy beers? Both breweries produce hop-forward beers that avoid the full haze and sweetness of a traditional New England IPA, but Slim Hazy sits at a lower 6.0% ABV and leans more heavily into citrus fruit rather than dank or piney hop character. Toppling Goliath's lighter releases tend to carry slightly more bitterness on the back end.

Is Slim Hazy good for beginners? Yes — at 6.0% ABV with approachable citrus flavors and moderate bitterness, Slim Hazy works as a gateway into double dry-hopped beers without overwhelming the palate.

Where is Slim Hazy made? Slim Hazy is brewed by Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, a suburb located roughly 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.

What foods pair well with Slim Hazy? Grilled chicken tacos with a citrus slaw mirror its lemon and grapefruit notes. Fish and chips benefit from the beer's bright acidity cutting through the fried batter. Spicy Thai green curry finds balance against the malt sweetness. A simple arugula salad with shaved Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette echoes the beer's herbal, citrus profile.

What sizes does Slim Hazy come in? Slim Hazy is commonly available as a four-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format from Mikerphone Brewing for this release.

Is Slim Hazy worth the price? Slim Hazy positions as a mid-range craft pale ale — competitively placed against other double dry-hopped offerings from regional breweries. Its 90-point Beer Advocate score and consistent Untappd ratings suggest strong value relative to its peers in the category.

Why Slim Hazy?

The double dry-hop process with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe delivers a layered hop profile that many single dry-hopped pale ales cannot match at this ABV. Where plenty of hazy beers lean entirely into the juicy, low-bitterness New England template, Slim Hazy retains enough hop bite and dryness to keep things interesting — a hybrid approach that reviewers consistently highlight. A 90 on Beer Advocate across dozens of reviews confirms it holds up beyond initial hype. For drinkers who want serious hop character in a sessionable, 6.0% ABV package, Slim Hazy fills a gap that few pale ales in the Chicago-area craft scene occupy as reliably.