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Tropic & Phantasm

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A powerful, juicy NEIPA at 7.5% in which mango, pineapple and coconut take the lead. Phantasm powder is added to give the tropical flavours an extra boost, and the result is a true fruit explosion with a full finish. Expect mango, pineapple and coconut. Oats and wheat are part of the grist. The brewery lists its bitterness at 15 EBU.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
wheat
orange
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe mango and fresh pineapple, rounded out by coconut notes that suggest both flesh and dried character.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropic & Phantasm

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a hazy, opaque suspension characteristic of the New England style. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Fine carbonation moves gently through the body, creating a soft, pillowy mouthfeel.

pale goldenhazy suspensioncreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and fresh pineapple, rounded out by coconut notes that suggest both flesh and dried character. The Phantasm powder amplifies these tropical notes into a cohesive, fruit-forward bouquet. Subtle wheat and grain notes sit in the background, grounding the composition without asserting themselves.

mango, pineapple, coconuttropical intensitywheat undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with mango and pineapple moving across the palate alongside soft orange notes. Mid-palate maintains the fruit-driven character while oats and wheat contribute a light, pillowy texture and subtle sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the fruit adjuncts to dominate without becoming cloying.

juicy fruit-forwardsmooth wheat baserestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish holds length with lingering tropical fruit and a subtle grain sweetness. Aftertaste remains clean and fruit-focused, without harsh tannin or excessive hop bite.

persistent tropicalclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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

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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.

Finding a similar New England IPA

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

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