O’Hara’s "White Haze" Hazy IPA

Cloudy, juicy, citrus-led. Irish craft brewing in a softer, hazier style.
O’Hara’s White Haze is Carlow Brewing Company’s take on the modern hazy IPA, bringing together the brewery’s long experience with hop-forward beers and the softer, more fruit-driven character that has become a defining feature of contemporary craft brewing. Naturally hazy and generously hopped, it trades the sharper bitterness of a traditional IPA for a smoother, more rounded drinking experience, allowing vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavours to take centre stage.

The beer is built around the idea that hops can deliver enormous flavour without necessarily bringing enormous bitterness. A combination of carefully selected hops creates aromas of juicy citrus, ripe tropical fruit, and subtle stone fruit, while the hazy appearance hints at the softer texture waiting in the glass. Rather than filtering away the natural haze, O’Hara’s embraces it as part of the beer's character, creating a fuller-looking and more expressive pour.

On the palate, White Haze is smooth and approachable, with bright orange, grapefruit, pineapple, and tropical fruit notes balanced by a gentle malt sweetness. There is still enough hop bitterness to keep the beer refreshing, but it remains deliberately restrained compared with a classic West Coast-style IPA. The result is juicy and aromatic without becoming syrupy, making it an excellent introduction to hazy craft beer as well as a satisfying choice for experienced IPA drinkers.

This is a particularly interesting beer within the O’Hara’s portfolio because it shows how the brewery continues to evolve. The traditional Irish stout and red ale remain central to its identity, but beers like White Haze demonstrate that Irish craft brewing is perfectly comfortable embracing modern international styles. It takes the hazy IPA trend and gives it an unmistakably O’Hara’s interpretation: flavourful, balanced, and brewed in Ireland.

For craft beer lovers in Ireland, White Haze offers a refreshing alternative to both traditional Irish ales and aggressively bitter IPAs. It is the kind of beer that works beautifully when you want plenty of hop flavour but still want something soft, refreshing, and easy to drink.

Why we love it:
White Haze is all about balance. The natural haze and generous hopping create plenty of juicy fruit character, but the beer remains remarkably refreshing rather than heavy. Citrus and tropical fruit lead the way, with a soft mouthfeel and gentle bitterness bringing everything together. It is a great example of how O’Hara’s can embrace a very modern craft beer style while maintaining the drinkability and brewing discipline that have defined the brewery for decades.