For the 28th installment of the Farm to Market collaboration beer series from Zupan’s Markets, the Portland specialty grocery chain partnered with Laurelwood Brewing to craft a Hazy Double IPA that is available exclusively at Zupan’s locations.

The company’s PR agency sent me samples of this Hazy Double, which is 8.6% alcohol by volume (no mention of IBUs). It contains a variety of grains including flaked oats, flaked wheat, and spelt, and is brewed with six different hops. The press release description says:

The Farm to Market Hazy Double IPA offers a smooth, resiny grapefruit flavor with a tropical, dank citrus aroma, set against a backdrop of rosy straw-orange haze and a light yellow-orange tan head. The beer is crafted from a blend of premium malts and a diverse selection of hops for a complex yet balanced profile.

Let’s get into my review notes!

Appearance: Opaquely hazy with an orange golden color that catches the light nicely. Fluffy off-white head.

Smell: Fruity and tropical with bright citrus, orange juiciness, a bit of freshly sliced papaya, passion fruit. Slight peppery note with the telltale hint of allium (garlic scapes).

Taste: Nice and big yet soft bitterness with a soft, sweetish malt and ripe stone fruit flavor—plums, apricots. The hops also have a touch of piney spiciness, slightly earthy, and good citrus character going more toward caracara/sweet orange with some pithy rind.

Mouthfeel: Medium-full body, the proteins boost the feel yet keep it soft on the tongue. Lingering fruity hop oiliness.

Overall: Pretty nice with good flavors and aromas; it doesn’t drink like a DIPA which could be a bit dangerous.