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Fanatic is Bad Flash's New England IPA at 14° Plato, built around Sabro hops, which the brewery spells out in the full name Fanatic NEIPA Sabro. It stands in the standard range next to the classic IPA Lost Chance.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyjuicyfruity
hoppy
juicy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
Sabro hops dominate the nose with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango, coconut, and stone fruit aromas—layered with citrus undertones of orange peel and grapefruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fanatic

◎ Appearance

Fanatic presents a pale golden hue with pronounced cloudiness characteristic of the New England IPA style. The dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the hazy body.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Sabro hops dominate the nose with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango, coconut, and stone fruit aromas—layered with citrus undertones of orange peel and grapefruit. A subtle supporting sweetness from the malt base emerges beneath, with light herbal and floral nuances typical of noble hop character.

tropical fruitcoconutcitrusstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and round, with tropical and citrus hop flavors flowing across the mid-palate in a smooth, full-bodied impression. The moderate bitterness (14 IBU) sits restrained and integrates seamlessly with the fruity character. A subtle malt sweetness provides ballast without heaviness.

juicy, roundlow bitternesstropical forwardsmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish fades gradually, leaving a dry citrus resin and gentle tropical fruit memory. Lingering hop aroma persists into the aftertaste without astringency.

dry finishcitrus resinmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, juicy, fruity character as Fanatic will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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