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A session NEIPA of just 3.3%. A large amount of dry hop delivers an explosion of hop aroma led by passion fruit and citrus. The beer itself stays light and easy to drink, and the subtle hop bitterness makes for a well-balanced finish. Big hop character at a very low strength. Expect passion fruit, citrus and light hop bitterness. The brewery lists its bitterness at 15 EBU.

ABV
3.3%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
resinous
fruity
juicy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a vibrant hop character, with pronounced passion fruit and citrus notes leading the way.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ale & Hop

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, white head forms on the pour with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation evident throughout.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a vibrant hop character, with pronounced passion fruit and citrus notes leading the way. Tropical fruit aromatics layer beneath, supported by subtle resinous undertones and a light herbaceous quality. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without any sharp alcohol notes.

passion fruitcitrus-forwardtropical fruitresinous hop

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with the citrus and passion fruit character carrying through cleanly. The mid-palate remains refreshingly dry and delicate, allowing the hop profile to shine without overwhelming the low ABV foundation. A gentle but present bitterness emerges in the mid-to-late palate, providing structure and balance without harshness.

citrusdry and crispgentle bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with a subtle resinous hop note lingering pleasantly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, making this beer remarkably approachable for repeated sips.

clean finishdryresinous fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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.

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