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Bolero Park

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A juicy New England IPA brewed with a blend of wheats and malted oats, then dry-hopped with prehistoric levels of Simcoe and Idaho 7. Soft and pillowy with tropical papaya, passionfruit, and citrus bursting from the glass, finishing smooth and low in bitterness.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—ripe papaya and passionfruit dominate, supported by bright citrus notes.
also:peach,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bolero Park

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a slight haze characteristic of the New England style. The head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, pillowy visual presentation.

pale goldenhazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—ripe papaya and passionfruit dominate, supported by bright citrus notes. Beneath the fruit, soft wheat and oat malts provide a gentle cereal foundation. Simcoe and Idaho 7 contribute herbal and floral undertones without aggressive dankness, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

tropical fruitpassionfruitcitrussoft wheat

◐ Taste

The palate opens with lush tropical fruit character that fills the mouth generously. The wheat and oat adjuncts deliver a smooth, creamy texture that rounds the mouthfeel. Bitterness remains restrained at 45 IBU, allowing fruit and soft malts to remain prominent; a subtle peach note emerges mid-palate before transitioning into a clean, refreshing finish.

juicy tropicalcreamy mouthfeellow bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry without harshness, with tropical and citrus notes fading gracefully. No lingering bitterness or astringency remains—instead, a light, refreshing aftertaste encourages the next sip.

cleanrefreshingdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 tropical, hoppy, juicy character as Bolero Park will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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