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Hope Light NEIPA

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A top-fermented, low-alcohol take on the New England IPA: light gold and slightly hazy, hopped with Mosaic, Ekuanot and Phantasm. Peach, tropical fruit and yellow-fleshed fruit mark the aroma, joined by the scent of the yeast. The body is slim and makes room for the tropical character right away. Hopping on the palate is delicate, bitterness moderate.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachyeasty
tropical
peach
yeasty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct peach and tropical stone fruit notes, layered with bright yellow-fleshed fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hope Light NEIPA

◎ Appearance

Light gold in color with a subtle haze characteristic of the New England IPA style. The beer displays bright clarity beneath a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with moderate retention. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, effervescent surface.

light goldslightly hazyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct peach and tropical stone fruit notes, layered with bright yellow-fleshed fruit character. A notable yeast presence adds softness and depth to the hop aromatics, which remain delicate and non-aggressive. The overall impression is fruity and inviting rather than intensely herbal.

peachtropical fruityeast-forwardstone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with tropical fruit flavors immediately taking center stage on the palate. The slim body makes room for the hop character to express itself without weight, while bitterness remains moderate and well-integrated. Mid-palate maintains the fruity profile with restrained resinous notes and a clean, dry progression.

tropicaldelicate bitternessclean dryfruit-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, typical of a session-strength beer. Aftertaste lingers with subtle tropical fruit echoes and a light, pleasant dryness.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
77
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session 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 Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, peach, hazy character as Hope Light NEIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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