Migration Mo Haze IPA
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Tasting Notes
Mo Haze pours into the hazy IPA territory with aroma built around tropical fruit — think mango, passionfruit, and ripe citrus — alongside a soft, doughy backdrop from the unfiltered grain bill. The flavor follows through with juicy hop character that leans more fruit-forward than bitter, with low perceived bitterness and a round, full body that comes from the haze-producing protein and yeast haze. The finish is relatively clean and short, letting the fruit notes linger without resin or harsh hop bite.
About the Brewery
Migration Brewing is based in Portland, Oregon, operating multiple taproom locations across the city. Founded in 2008, they've been part of Portland's dense and competitive craft beer landscape for well over a decade. They're known for approachable, well-executed Pacific Northwest styles — IPAs, pale ales, and lagers — with a neighborhood-taproom feel rather than a high-concept experimental identity.
Food Pairings
The soft tropical fruit and low bitterness pair well with fish tacos, where the citrus notes complement lime-dressed slaw without fighting the delicate fish. Thai curry with coconut milk works because the beer's fruit character echoes the dish's aromatics while the body holds up to moderate spice. A simple grilled chicken with mango salsa mirrors the beer's own fruit profile in a complementary way. Mild aged cheddar bridges the hop fruitiness and adds a savory counterpoint without overwhelming the beer's softness.
Style Guide
The American IPA is defined by assertive hop character — citrus, pine, tropical fruit, or resin depending on the hop varieties used — backed by a relatively clean, neutral malt base that keeps the focus on hops. ABVs typically run 6–7.5%, with moderate to high bitterness and a dry to off-dry finish. Hazy or New England IPA is a closely related but distinct substyle that softens bitterness, increases body through protein haze and specific yeasts, and pushes the aromatic fruit profile forward — Mo Haze sits closer to that hazy end of the American IPA spectrum. It originated from American craft brewers pushing hop usage beyond British IPA traditions, with the hazy variation popularized in New England in the 2010s.