Bronze in Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale
MachineHead Brewing Co., Clovis, CA
Hops
Tasting Notes
This hazy is packed with Nectaron, Peacharine and Motueka Hops bringing out flavors of passionfruit, peach rings, melon, lychee and Pure Dankness.
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motueka | Motueka | Not Found | Not Found | Freestyle Hop Farms | machineheadbrewing.com |
| Nectaron | Nectaron | Not Found | Not Found | Freestyle Hop Farms | machineheadbrewing.com |
| Peacharine | Peacharine | Not Found | Not Found | Freestyle Hop Farms | machineheadbrewing.com |
Aroma
Lime Zest, Stone Fruits, Lemongrass, Banana, Basil
Grown by
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Aroma
grapefruit, ripe tropical fruit, and juicy peach
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Aroma
Peach, Light Tropical, Lemon
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Rhyme To The Rhythm is a hazy IPA hopped only with Southern Hemisphere varieties, brewed by MachineHead Brewing Co. of Clovis, California in collaboration with Flatland Brewing.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95, Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale | Bronze (3rd place) | 108 | MachineHead Brewing Co. | Clovis, CA |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Hazy IPA | MachineHead: beers |
| ABV | 6.8% | MachineHead: beers |
| IBU | 24 | MachineHead beer listing |
| Hops | Nectaron, Peacharine, Motueka | MachineHead: beers |
| Malts and grains | Not Found | Not Found |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Not Found | Not Found |
| Other | hops from Freestyle Hop Farms; collaboration with Flatland Brewing | MachineHead: tap list |
Our Dank and Juicy Hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with our buds at Flatland Brewing. Featuring all Southern Hemisphere hops from Freestyle Hop Farms. This hazy is packed with Nectaron, Peacharine and Motueka Hops bringing out flavors of passionfruit, peach rings, melon, lychee and Pure Dankness.
Source: MachineHead: tap list
This hazy is packed with Nectaron, Peacharine and Motueka Hops bringing out flavors of passionfruit, peach rings, melon, lychee and Pure Dankness.
Source: machineheadbrewing.com
Both the beers page and the tap list name the same three hops, Nectaron, Peacharine and Motueka; the tap list adds that they come from Freestyle Hop Farms. No malt or yeast is named.
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motueka | Motueka | Not Found | Not Found | Freestyle Hop Farms | machineheadbrewing.com |
| Nectaron | Nectaron | Not Found | Not Found | Freestyle Hop Farms | machineheadbrewing.com |
| Peacharine | Peacharine | Not Found | Not Found | Freestyle Hop Farms | machineheadbrewing.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Not Found | Not Found |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with Flatland Brewing | machineheadbrewing.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale describes a stronger hazy ale with juicy, fruity hop flavor and soft, well-integrated bitterness, 5.6 to 6.4 percent ABV and 15 to 40 IBU. The published 6.8% ABV is above that range; the current listing may not match the entry.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale | Bronze |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
MachineHead Brewing Co. is in Clovis, CA. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: In planning.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram, Untappd.