Verboten Brewing 'Stealth Haze' Unfiltered IPA Beer, Colorado

In the heart of Colorado’s Front Range, where mountain air meets craft beer creativity, Verboten Brewing conjures the ‘Stealth Haze’ Unfiltered IPA, a beer that hides nothing yet reveals everything. Boldly aromatic and lushly textured, it’s a modern IPA that celebrates the raw, unfiltered character of the hop, brewed with precision and a touch of mystery.

Product Details:

• Style: Unfiltered / Hazy IPA
• ABV: 6.5%
• IBU: 40
• Grain Bill: Two-row barley, white wheat, and flaked oats
• Hops: Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo
• Fermentation: Warm fermentation with English ale yeast for ester expression
• Filtration: Unfiltered (naturally hazy for fuller body and aroma retention)
• Packaging: Draft and 16 oz cans

Sensory Description:

Stealth Haze pours a glowing golden-orange color with a soft, opaque haze and a creamy white head. Aromas of mango, pineapple, and passionfruit leap from the glass, balanced by notes of grapefruit peel and pine resin. On the palate, it’s juicy and smooth, delivering ripe tropical fruit flavors supported by a pillowy mouthfeel from the unfiltered grain. Subtle bitterness and a crisp finish keep the beer refreshing and balanced, while its lush texture invites another sip.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2023 – Colorado Brewers Guild IPA Invitational
• 92 Points – 2023 – Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine
• Silver – 2022 – Great American Beer Festival (Juicy/Hazy IPA Category)

Brewer’s Background:

Founded in 2013, Verboten Brewing & Barrel Project has become one of Colorado’s most respected small breweries, known for pushing boundaries with creative, flavor-forward beers. Their philosophy, “Forbidden, but not forgotten,” pays homage to Prohibition-era experimentation while celebrating modern craft innovation. From barrel-aged stouts to hazy IPAs, Verboten’s lineup showcases balance, craftsmanship, and bold expression rooted in Colorado’s rich brewing culture.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 7–10°C (45–50°F) in a tulip or IPA glass to capture its aromatics and creamy texture. Perfect alongside spicy tacos, citrus-glazed salmon, or buffalo wings. It also pairs beautifully with sharp cheddar or tropical fruit salads, amplifying its juicy hop profile.

Vibrant, aromatic, and irresistibly smooth, Verboten's ‘Stealth Haze’ Unfiltered IPA delivers the essence of modern Colorado craft a beer that balances clarity of flavor with the beautiful blur of the unfiltered.