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Paradise

Black Hops Brewing
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🌍 Australia · New England IPA · One of 81 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A former favourite of the brewery, brought back as one of its quarterly limited releases. Paradise pours hazy and shows tropical fruit, citrus and pine on the nose. A sweeter malt character sits beneath the hops and balances them, so the palate comes across as juicy and soft rather than sharp. Bitterness stays in the background, and the finish is fruity and uncomplicated.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
juicy
tropical
citrusy
piney
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paradise

Appearance

Paradise presents a pale golden hue beneath a deliberately hazy, cloud-like veil created by yeast and protein suspension. The head forms quickly and clings gently to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is visible but restrained, befitting the soft character of the beer.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine lacingsoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit and citrus zest, layered beneath a distinct piney, resinous hop presence. A gentle sweetness from the supporting malt backbone emerges in the mid-range, suggesting candied fruit and subtle breadiness. The overall impression is inviting and fruit-forward rather than aggressively herbal.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpine resinsubtle malt sweetness

Taste

The palate opens juicy and soft, with the malt's inherent sweetness framing the hops rather than fighting them. Flavours of peach, grapefruit, and green citrus rind develop smoothly across the mid-palate, while piney, grassy notes provide structure without sharpness. Bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated, never dominating the overall impression.

juicy maltcitrus and stone fruitsmooth hop integrationsoft bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with fruity echoes of the hops lingering gently on the palate. No harsh edges or lingering bitterness; the aftertaste remains uncomplicated and approachable.

fruity fadeclean dryapproachable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
74
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Paradise

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Paradise

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 hazy, tropical, juicy character as Paradise will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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