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A New England IPA hopped exclusively with New Zealand varieties: Motueka, Rhapsody and Nelson Sauvin. It pours hazy with a full, soft body and low bitterness of around 14 IBU, so the hops carry the beer rather than the malt. Aromas of passionfruit, lime peel and grapefruit lead, with the white grape and gooseberry edge typical of Nelson Sauvin underneath and a juicy, rounded finish at 6.2 % ABV.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
tropical
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant passionfruit and lime peel, followed by bright grapefruit zest from the Motueka and Rhapsody varieties.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Choice Brew

◎ Appearance

Choice Brew presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness characteristic of the New England style. The beer pours with a full, creamy head that settles into a soft collar with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel throughout the glass.

pale goldenhazysoft headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant passionfruit and lime peel, followed by bright grapefruit zest from the Motueka and Rhapsody varieties. Beneath these citrus notes lies a characteristic white grape and gooseberry undertone from Nelson Sauvin, adding herbaceous complexity without harshness. The overall impression is fresh and juicy, with negligible malt presence.

passionfruitlime peelwhite grapegrapefruit zest

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, fruity entry that emphasizes juice and stone fruit character over hop bitterness. Mid-palate carries tropical notes of gooseberry and citrus with a rounded, full-bodied mouthfeel. At 14 IBU, bitterness remains minimal and well-integrated, allowing the hop varieties to express their delicate aromatic qualities rather than asserting harshness.

tropical fruitjuicysmooth bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully. A slight white grape character persists on the aftertaste without any sharp edges.

citrus fadecleanmoderate length
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

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, fruity, hoppy character as Choice Brew will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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