Beer Alternatives
hopIQ found 10 beers with the same hoppy and citrusy character as The Substance Ale. Bissell Brothers' precious flagship — brewed with a plethora of Pacific Northwest hop varieties, both new and time-tested. Dank, citrus-forward, and herbaceous, with a flavour profile that's just mysterious enough. Proudly brewed with 100% Maine-grown grain. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Top 10 of 42 New England IPAs·4 countries·best match 69%
Matched across 56 flavour tags
Polly's Brew Co. · United Kingdom · New England IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more tropical
Why it fits
✓ Same bold hoppy character you already enjoy
✓ Matching floral and bitter notes
✓ Equal intensity of hop-forward profile
Difference
→ Adds tropical and peach fruit flavors, emphasises fruity notes over piney
→ Offers a hazy, juicy character instead of crisp and dry
Breakside Brewery · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds resinous
Printshop Beer Co. · United States · American IPA
Similar hop character and herbal notes; brings resinous
Wylam Brewery · United Kingdom · New England IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds orange notes
Fiddlehead Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Similar hop character and pine notes; brings resinous
The Alchemist · United States · American IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more mineral
Fürst Wiacek · Germany · New England IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds tropical
Heart of Darkness Brewery · Vietnam · American IPA
Same hop character and pine notes, with more resinous
HooDoo Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds clean
NoDa Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds clean
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