Four Seasons - Winter (2026): Hazy Double Red IPA
Hawkers Beer in Reservoir, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺
IPA - Red Winter|
Score
7.01
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Four Seasons is an ongoing project that evolves year on year, defined by a four-part series of seasonal releases that each express the time of year. 2026 is a year of ‘firsts’, every release to feature something that’s never been attempted at Hawkers.
We’ve done hazies, and we’ve done red IPAs, but our Winter Release marks the first time we’ve ever attempted to hybridise the two, let alone at the hefty ABV of 9.0%. This should keep the winter chill at bay!
We’ve done hazies, and we’ve done red IPAs, but our Winter Release marks the first time we’ve ever attempted to hybridise the two, let alone at the hefty ABV of 9.0%. This should keep the winter chill at bay!
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7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can. Dirty brown with a cm of pale beige head. Gentle berry and dark sugar aroma. Much more complex and involving upon a swig - malt bread, toffee, baked apples and berries, then boiled citrus and gentle pine that creep forth gradually and squeeze out the sweetness until a moderately bitter finish. Interesting but let down by the aroma.
Tried
on 11 Jul 2026
at 13:52
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
From a 440ml can on 21/6/2026. Pours an opaque reddy amber with a medium head. Has a light nose featuring berries and a touch of malt. Tastes of berries with hints of dried and citrus fruit and some toasted malt. Finishes with a tangy, fruity moderate bitterness. Fullish body with moderate carbonation. I''ve not heard of the concept of the hazy red IPA let alone a double one. it doesn't present as big as 9%, going down pretty easily. It's more subtle and straight forward than you might expect, but exhibits a decent amount of charm.
Tried
from Can
from
Plonk
on 21 Jun 2026
at 05:31