About This Beer
Two Sides Pursuit Of Happiness Hazy IPA 44Cl 5.2% is a modern Craft IPA created as a collaboration between Two Sides Brewing Co. and Hopsicle Brewing. Designed around the expressive hop character associated with New England IPA style beers, this release showcases the creativity and experimentation that define today’s independent craft beer scene.
Hazy IPA beers have become hugely popular among craft beer drinkers thanks to their combination of soft haze, tropical fruit flavours and aromatic hop profiles. Rather than focusing only on bitterness, modern Hazy IPA releases are built around showcasing hop character, aroma and drinkability.
Pursuit Of Happiness brings together carefully selected hops including Motueka and Enigma to create a flavour-led American IPA experience. The result is a juicy IPA style beer that appeals to both dedicated IPA enthusiasts and customers exploring the latest generation of craft brewing.
As a collaboration beer, this release also represents the community-driven approach found throughout independent brewing, where breweries work together to create distinctive limited edition beers.
Flavour Profile
Two Sides Pursuit Of Happiness delivers the vibrant hop character expected from a modern Hazy IPA, combining fruit-forward flavours with a smooth and balanced finish.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: A hazy pale appearance typical of the modern Hazy IPA style, creating the visual character associated with New England IPA beers.
- Aroma: Expressive tropical hop aromas with bright citrus notes and fruity character from the selected hop varieties.
- Flavour: Motueka hops contribute fresh citrus flavours, while Enigma hops bring berry notes alongside tropical fruit character. The beer delivers a juicy hop profile with a balanced bitterness that keeps the flavours vibrant and approachable.
- Mouthfeel: Smooth and rounded, with the soft texture often associated with Hazy IPA beers and a satisfying hop-forward finish.
About The Brewery
Two Sides Brewing Co. is an independent craft brewery focused on creating modern beers with a strong emphasis on flavour, creativity and collaboration.
The brewery represents the experimental side of craft brewing, producing beers that explore contemporary styles and showcase the possibilities of modern ingredients and brewing techniques.
Pursuit Of Happiness highlights this approach through its collaboration with Hopsicle Brewing, bringing together two independent breweries to create a distinctive IPA release. Collaboration beers are an important part of the craft beer community, allowing breweries to share ideas and create unique releases that may only be available for a limited time.
For customers exploring craft beer Ireland, independent brewery collaborations like this offer the chance to discover beers with personality and a story behind them.
Food Pairings
The hop-forward character and balanced bitterness of this Hazy IPA make it a versatile beer for food pairing.
Spicy Food
The tropical and citrus hop character works particularly well with:
- Spicy curries
- Chilli dishes
- Hot wings
- Mexican-inspired food
The refreshing finish helps balance stronger flavours and heat.
Grilled Foods
Pair with:
- Burgers
- Grilled meats
- BBQ dishes
The bold hop character complements smoky and savoury flavours.
Asian Cuisine
The fruit-forward profile works well alongside:
- Thai dishes
- Korean food
- Vietnamese cuisine
- Spicy noodle dishes
Cheese
Try pairing with:
- Strong cheddar
- Blue cheese
- Aged cheeses
The intensity of the beer can stand up well against richer flavours.
Try More Like This
If you enjoy Two Sides Pursuit Of Happiness Hazy IPA, explore more modern hop-forward beers through our IPA & Pale Ale collection.
Discover more independent brewery releases through our wider Craft Beer Ireland range, featuring beers from Ireland and beyond.
For fans of modern IPA styles, explore more juicy IPAs, American IPA releases and limited collaboration beers as new craft beer arrivals become available.
FAQs
What is a Hazy IPA?
A Hazy IPA is a modern IPA style known for its cloudy appearance, expressive hop aroma, juicy fruit character and softer bitterness compared with some traditional IPA styles. It is closely associated with New England IPA brewing.
What does a Hazy IPA taste like?
Hazy IPAs are typically known for citrus, tropical fruit and berry notes, along with a smooth mouthfeel and strong hop aroma. Two Sides Pursuit Of Happiness highlights Motueka citrus character and Enigma berry notes.
Is this beer very bitter?
While this is a hop-forward beer, Hazy IPAs often focus more on aroma, fruit character and smooth drinking rather than sharp bitterness. Pursuit Of Happiness offers a balanced modern IPA experience.
What food pairs with Hazy IPA?
Hazy IPAs pair well with spicy dishes, grilled foods, burgers, tacos, Asian cuisine and rich-flavoured meals where the hop character can complement stronger flavours.
Is Two Sides Pursuit Of Happiness a limited edition beer?
Yes. This is a collaboration beer release created by Two Sides Brewing Co. and Hopsicle Brewing, making it a distinctive addition to the craft beer selection.
Can I buy Hazy IPA online in Ireland?
Yes. You can buy craft beer online from TheCru.ie with delivery available across Ireland or choose collection from our Dublin 15 craft beer shop.