Smooth Shake Milkshake IPA

The IPA That Drinks Like Dessert

Fine Balance Brewing's Smooth Shake is a Smoothie Milkshake IPA — a style that pushes the boundaries of what beer can be. Brewed with lactose and a generous addition of fruit, it lands somewhere between a juicy hazy IPA and a fruit smoothie, with a lush, creamy texture that sets it apart from anything else in the fridge.

Pours a thick, hazy, opaque golden-orange with a soft, pillowy head. The nose is intensely fruity and inviting — think ripe mango, peach, and tropical fruit with a creamy vanilla undertone. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and velvety smooth: lactose sweetness balanced by bright hop fruitiness, low bitterness, and a long, luscious finish. Rich without being cloying. Indulgent without apology.

For fans of hazy IPAs who want to go further.