Lakefront Hazy Rabbit 6Pk

Lakefront Hazy Rabbit 6Pk is a 6.6% ABV hazy IPA from Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sold in a six-pack format. This bronze medal winner at the 2019 Australian International Beer Awards stands out for its layered tropical hop character built on a smooth, oat-enriched body.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.6%  |  Origin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin  |  Style: Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Lakefront Brewery

Production & Heritage

Lakefront Brewery was founded in 1987 by brothers Russ and Jim Klisch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has since become one of the state's most respected craft operations. Hazy Rabbit is built on a grain bill of Two-Row Pale malt, flaked oats, and dextrine malt — the generous dose of flaked oats contributes the beer's signature smooth mouthfeel and mild underlying sweetness. The hop schedule is extensive: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Azacca, and Cashmere hops appear across the recipe, with heavy late-boil additions of Idaho 7, Mosaic, and Citra followed by dry-hopping in the fermenter to maximize aroma without excessive bitterness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet papaya leads, followed by ruby-red grapefruit and lush pineapple. The tropical bouquet is generous and immediate, with a soft, almost candied citrus undertone from the multi-hop dry-hop regime.

Taste: The entry is plush and fruit-forward, with over-ripe citrus and tropical fruit flooding the palate. Mid-palate, a solid citrus sweetness emerges alongside a resinous hop bite that leans slightly toward West Coast IPA territory. The oat-driven body keeps everything rounded and approachable despite the hop intensity.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering pineapple and a touch of pine resin. The mouthfeel stays smooth and clean through the close, making the 6.6% ABV deceptively easy to drink.

How to Drink Hazy Rabbit

Pour into a tulip glass or standard pint glass at 40–45°F to let the aromatic hop oils open up fully. Hazy Rabbit drinks best fresh and on its own, but it also works as a beer cocktail base. Try a Michelada riff — the tropical fruit character pairs naturally with lime and hot sauce. A Shandy made with fresh grapefruit juice amplifies the citrus notes already present. For something unconventional, use it in a Beer Margarita, where Hazy Rabbit's papaya and pineapple dimensions complement tequila and triple sec.

Best For

• Backyard grilling sessions where a flavorful but easy-drinking IPA fits the mood
• Introducing a hop-curious friend to hazy IPAs without overwhelming bitterness
• Pairing with spicy takeout on a weeknight
• Stocking a cooler for a summer gathering with craft beer enthusiasts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hazy Rabbit taste like? Hazy Rabbit delivers bold tropical fruit — papaya, pineapple, and grapefruit — wrapped in a smooth, oat-softened body with a mild resinous hop bite on the back end. It finishes clean and crisp with lingering citrus sweetness.

How does Hazy Rabbit compare to other hazy IPAs? Unlike many New England-style IPAs that lean entirely into soft, juice-bomb territory, Hazy Rabbit introduces a noticeable resinous hop character that reviewers describe as having an almost West Coast IPA edge. The result is a hazy IPA with more structural bitterness than many peers while retaining the creamy mouthfeel the style demands.

Is Hazy Rabbit good for someone new to hazy IPAs? Yes — at 6.6% ABV with a smooth, oat-forward body and restrained bitterness, it reads as approachable and easy-drinking while still showcasing the tropical hop character that defines the style.

Where is Hazy Rabbit made? Hazy Rabbit is brewed at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The brewery was founded in 1987 and remains one of Milwaukee's flagship independent craft producers.

What foods pair well with Hazy Rabbit? Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's tropical character. Spicy Thai green curry benefits from the smooth mouthfeel and citrus sweetness. A classic cheeseburger with sharp cheddar balances the hop resin. Grilled pineapple or jerk chicken both complement the papaya and citrus aromas. Soft, tangy goat cheese plays well against the creamy body.

What sizes does Hazy Rabbit come in? Hazy Rabbit is widely available in a standard six-pack format, which is the primary retail configuration offered by Lakefront Brewery for this release.

Is Hazy Rabbit worth the price? Hazy Rabbit positions as a mid-range craft hazy IPA — competitively placed against other regional six-pack hazies while delivering a notably complex five-hop bill and a bronze medal pedigree from the Australian International Beer Awards.

Why Hazy Rabbit?

What separates Hazy Rabbit from a crowded hazy IPA field is its tension between styles: the grain bill and dry-hopping deliver classic New England softness and tropical aroma, but the late-boil hop additions and resinous finish nod unmistakably toward the West Coast. That duality, backed by a 2019 bronze medal at the Australian International Beer Awards, gives the beer a sense of purpose beyond trend-chasing. Lakefront Brewery has been operating in Milwaukee since 1987, and the technical confidence shows — a five-hop recipe that stays balanced rather than muddled is harder to pull off than it looks. For anyone looking for a hazy IPA with more dimension than the average juice bomb, this is a serious option at a mid-shelf price point.