Our pick of the best New Zealand hazy ales of 2026

Kiwis are crazy for hazy IPAs - discover why they’re so popular

Best New Zealand hazy ales of 2026

As the name implies, these beers have a hazy or cloudy appearance, hinting at the fullness of flavour they deliver and are beloved for their maximum fruity and citrus character.

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Beer Baroness Queer Bear Hazy IPA

Type of beer: Hazy & Juicy

Brewery: Beer Baroness

Flavours: Big peachy, tropical vibes from Peacherine and Nelson Sauvin hops. Juicy, soft and seriously easy-drinking - a haze worth raising a glass to.

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Behemoth Me Time Mosaic Hazy IPA

Type of beer: Hazy & Juicy

Brewery: Behemoth

Flavours: Single-hop Mosaic IPA, front and centre. Expect a fruit bowl of mango, pine and stonefruit in every sip. Pour one, kick back and enjoy some quality 'me time'.

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Behemoth Haze Juice Hazy IPA

Type of beer: Hazy & Juicy

Brewery: Behmoth

Flavours: The classic Behemoth hazy you know and love - loaded with juicy NZ and US hops, tropical from start to finish. Sessionable, palatable and built for the good times.

For more on this beer visit: https://shop.behemothbrewing.co.nz/

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