Beers similar to Nelson IPA

Moonwake Beer Co.

IPA·United Kingdom·6% ABV·One of 285 IPAs in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Nelson IPA's tropical and citrusy character. Punchy gooseberry, sharp grapefruit and an abundance of tropical zest, with lime zest on top, on a smooth, golden malt base. Oats add body and texture. A reimagining of one of Moonwake's very first beers from 2021, built around Nelson Sauvin, a New Zealand hop that shares a synergy with Sauvignon blanc.

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10 beers like Nelson IPA

1

Fürst Wiacek

Germany · IPA · 6.8%

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83%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Nelson IPA on fruit notes and hop character — adds haziness, sweeter, but without the tartness.

What carries overcitrusytropicalhoppyfruitysmooth

Structure: sweeter, a notch stronger

Compared to Nelson IPAhazywheatmaltytart

Structure: Very close — a touch more sweetness, a touch more body.

Structure: sweeter, a notch stronger

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2

Passion Fruit IPA

Porterhouse Brew Co.

Ireland · IPA · 5%

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81%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more richness, a notch softer, no tartness — fruit notes and hop character as with Nelson IPA.

What carries overfruitycitrusytropicalcreamyhoppy

Structure: a notch softer

Compared to Nelson IPArichfull-bodiedmaltytart

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: a notch softer

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Tiny Rebel

United Kingdom · IPA · 7%

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81%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps fruit notes and creaminess like Nelson IPA, adds juiciness, a notch stronger, drops tartness.

What carries overtropicalcitrusyfruitysmoothhoppy

Structure: a notch stronger

Compared to Nelson IPAjuicysmooth-drinkingmaltytart

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: a notch stronger

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4

Wiper and True

United Kingdom · IPA · 7%

81%

MATCH

Shares fruit notes and hop character with Nelson IPA; adds juiciness, a notch stronger, but drops tartness.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Awesome Mix Vol. 1

Unity Brewing Co.

United Kingdom · IPA · 6%

79%

MATCH

Alongside Nelson IPA on fruit notes and hop character: adds refreshment, drops tartness.

Structure: very close

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Peaches And Cream

Tiny Rebel

United Kingdom · IPA · 5.5%

78%

MATCH

As with Nelson IPA, same fruit notes and hop character; adds peach notes, no tartness.

Structure: very close

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7

Fürst Wiacek

Germany · IPA · 6.8%

78%

MATCH

Same fruit notes and hop character as Nelson IPA, adds peach notes, sweeter, but without the tartness.

Structure: sweeter, a notch stronger

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Fürst Wiacek

Germany · IPA · 6.8%

78%

MATCH

Mirrors Nelson IPA's fruit notes and hop character — plus wheat character, sweeter, minus tartness.

Structure: sweeter, a notch stronger

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Rocky Ridge Cali IPA

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.

Australia · IPA · 5.8%

77%

MATCH

Same fruit notes and hop character as Nelson IPA, adds grass notes, but without the tartness.

Structure: very close

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Citra Single Hop IPA

Eight Degrees Brewing

Ireland · IPA · 5.7%

76%

MATCH

Same fruit notes and hop character as Nelson IPA, adds sweetness, but without the malt character.

Structure: very close

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