Collective Arts Life in the Clouds 4Pk

Collective Arts Life in the Clouds 4Pk is a New England-style hazy IPA brewed at 6.1% ABV, sold in a four-pack from Hamilton, Ontario's Collective Arts Brewing. Scored 91 on BeerAdvocate from over 500 ratings, this unfiltered IPA has earned a devoted following for its juicy, fruit-forward character and the original artwork from emerging artists that adorns every can.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.1%  |  Origin: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada  |  Style: New England / Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: Collective Arts Brewing

Production & Heritage

Collective Arts Brewing operates out of Hamilton, Ontario, with a mandate that fuses the craft of brewing with emerging visual art, music, and film. Life in the Clouds evolved from the brewery's experimental Collective Project Hazy IPA series, with the team dialing in the ratio of Simcoe and Mosaic hops against a balanced malt bill to maximize juicy, fruit-forward aromatics. The beer is left unfiltered, preserving the signature haze, proteins, and hop oils that give the style its pillowy body and amplified tropical character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The pour opens with a rush of ripe papaya and grapefruit, followed by layers of melon and a faint herbal note of coriander. A subtle resinous hop quality sits underneath, keeping the nose from veering purely into juice territory.

Taste: The entry is soft and immediately tropical — pineapple and orange dominate the front palate. At mid-palate, citrus sharpens with grapefruit acidity, while Mosaic hops deliver undertones of peach and mango. A light malt sweetness provides balance without heaviness.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean, lightly resinous fade and lingering notes of citrus pith and faint pine. The mouthfeel remains pillowy throughout, leaving a soft, dry close that invites another sip.

How to Drink Life in the Clouds

Pour it into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed pint to release the full aromatic spectrum; this beer is at its best fresh and cold, around 40–45°F. A Citrus Shandy riff works well — split Life in the Clouds with fresh lemonade for a sessionable warm-weather drink. It also stands up in a Michelada, where the tropical hops complement lime and hot sauce rather than fight them. For a beer cocktail twist, try a Hazy Beermosa by combining it with fresh-squeezed orange juice, letting the IPA's existing citrus notes amplify naturally.

Best For

• Introducing a craft-curious friend to the hazy IPA style
• Backyard cookouts and summer gatherings where drinkability matters
• Gifting to someone who collects limited-edition can art
• Pairing alongside a taco spread or Southeast Asian takeout night

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Life in the Clouds taste like? It delivers a juicy, tropical flavor profile dominated by pineapple, orange, and grapefruit with a pillowy, soft mouthfeel and a clean, lightly resinous finish. The overall impression is fruit-forward but balanced, without cloying sweetness.

How does Life in the Clouds compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Both are widely available New England-style IPAs, but Life in the Clouds comes in at a slightly lower 6.1% ABV versus Hazy Little Thing's 6.7% and uses a focused two-hop bill of Simcoe and Mosaic rather than a broader hop blend. The result is a somewhat softer, more tropical-leaning profile compared to Hazy Little Thing's broader citrus-pine character.

Is Life in the Clouds good for beginners? Its low bitterness, soft mouthfeel, and juicy fruit character make it one of the more approachable IPAs on the market, well-suited to drinkers exploring the hazy IPA style for the first time.

Where is Life in the Clouds made? It is brewed by Collective Arts Brewing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Hamilton sits at the western tip of Lake Ontario and has become a notable hub for Ontario's craft brewing scene.

What foods pair well with Life in the Clouds? Fish tacos with mango salsa — the tropical hops mirror the salsa's fruit. Thai green curry — the beer's citrus cuts through coconut richness. Grilled shrimp skewers — charred sweetness complements the malt backbone. Sharp cheddar — its acidity balances the beer's soft body. Poke bowls — raw fish and sesame align well with the bright, clean hop character.

What sizes does Life in the Clouds come in? The standard retail format is a four-pack of cans, which is the most widely available option across the brewery's distribution footprint.

Is Life in the Clouds worth the price? It positions as a mid-range craft IPA, sitting in the same value tier as other well-regarded regional hazy IPAs. A 91 score on BeerAdvocate and nearly 122,000 ratings on Untappd suggest strong consensus that it delivers on quality for its category and price point.

Why Life in the Clouds?

What separates this beer from the crowded hazy IPA field is the precision of its hop recipe — Collective Arts refined the Simcoe and Mosaic balance through their experimental Collective Project series before locking in the final formula. That focused two-hop approach gives it a cleaner, more defined tropical and citrus character than many hazies that lean on sprawling hop bills. A BeerAdvocate score of 91 and nearly 122,000 Untappd check-ins confirm it resonates well beyond its Hamilton, Ontario home base. The rotating original artwork on each can, sourced from emerging artists worldwide, adds a collectible dimension that no other major hazy IPA in the category offers.