# Prairie Artisan Ales Happy Y’ALLidays: A Beer Review

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/prairie-artisan-ales-happy-yallidays-review/
- Published: 2026-11-15T09:00:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

Happy Y’ALLidays by Prairie Artisan Ales is a 6.8% ABV hazy IPA featuring citrus,
tropical fruit, pine, and resin hop notes. Moving away from traditional winter warmers,
it offers balanced malt sweetness, moderate bitterness, and a soft, medium-bodied
mouthfeel.

The beer prioritizes traditional hazy IPA characteristics over holiday gimmicks,
creating a refreshing profile suitable year-round. Although not the brewery’s most
innovative creation, it achieves a favorable assessment for its drinkability, smooth
finish, and straightforward execution of the style.

### Prairie Artisan Ales Happy Y’ALLidays Review

Seasonal beers often lean heavily into spices, pastry flavors, or holiday gimmicks,
but Prairie Artisan Ales took a different approach with Happy Y’ALLidays. Instead
of brewing another winter warmer, Prairie created a hazy IPA that delivers bright
hop character and juicy drinkability while still carrying a festive name. The result
is a beer that feels just as appropriate at a holiday gathering as it does on a 
hot summer afternoon.

[⌊Prairie Artisan Ales Happy Y'ALLidays⌉⌊Prairie Artisan Ales Happy Y'ALLidays⌉[

#### Beer Stats

 * **Brewery:** [Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK)](https://prairieales.com/)
 * **Style:** Hazy IPA / New England IPA
 * **ABV:** 6.8%
 * **IBU:** Not listed by the brewery
 * **Hops:** Chinook, Columbus, and Simcoe
 * **BeerAdvocate Score:** No established BeerAdvocate score available
 * **Untappd Score:** [3.71/5 (1,990 ratings)](https://untappd.com/b/prairie-artisan-ales-happy-y-allidays/6050647)

#### Appearance

Happy Y’ALLidays pours a hazy golden-orange color with the signature cloudy appearance
expected from the style. A fluffy white head sits on top and slowly fades, leaving
behind light lacing on the glass. It’s an attractive beer that immediately signals
juicy hop character rather than old-school bitterness.

#### Aroma

The aroma bursts with citrus, tropical fruit, and fresh hop character. Simcoe contributes
bright pine and citrus notes, while Chinook and Columbus add hints of resin and 
a touch of dankness. Underneath the hops is a soft malt sweetness that rounds everything
out nicely.

#### Taste

This is a textbook modern hazy IPA. Juicy orange, grapefruit, and tropical fruit
flavors lead the charge, followed by subtle pine and earthy hop notes. The bitterness
remains moderate and approachable, allowing the fruity hop profile to stay front
and center. Unlike some hazies that become overly sweet, Happy Y’ALLidays maintains
enough balance to keep the beer refreshing throughout the entire pour.

The hop combination works particularly well, creating layers of citrus and resin
without anything becoming overwhelming. It’s flavorful but highly drinkable, which
is exactly what I look for in a 6.8% hazy IPA.

#### Mouthfeel

Medium-bodied with a soft, pillowy texture. Carbonation is moderate, supporting 
the juicy character while preventing the beer from feeling heavy. The finish is 
smooth with only a touch of lingering bitterness, making it easy to go back for 
another sip.

#### Overall

Prairie Artisan Ales has built a reputation for making creative and often unconventional
beers, but Happy Y’ALLidays succeeds because it doesn’t overcomplicate things. Rather
than chasing extreme flavors, it focuses on executing the hazy IPA style well. The
combination of citrus-forward hops, soft mouthfeel, and balanced bitterness creates
a beer that appeals to both dedicated haze fans and casual craft drinkers.

While it may not be the most innovative beer in Prairie’s lineup, it’s a dependable
and enjoyable IPA that delivers exactly what it promises. Sometimes that’s all you
need.

#### Final Score

**3.00 / 5:** A smooth, juicy, and highly drinkable hazy IPA packed with citrus 
and tropical hop flavors. Happy Y’ALLidays may wear a holiday-themed name, but it’s
the kind of beer you’d be happy to enjoy all year long.

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