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CRAK NEIPA

CRAK Brewery
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🌍 Italy · New England IPA · One of 65 New England IPAs in hopIQ

CRAK's flagship hazy IPA — a masterclass in the New England style from one of Italy's most hop-obsessed craft breweries. Pours a luminous, opaque gold with a soft white head; the nose erupts with ripe mango, passion fruit, guava and a lush citrus softness. Despite the 40 IBUs the bitterness is silky and barely perceptible, overwhelmed by tropical juiciness and a smooth, pillowy body. One of Italy's best NEIPAs.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CRAK NEIPA

Appearance

A luminous, opaque gold pours with excellent clarity for the style, crowned by a soft, dense white head. The head clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation contributes to the haze without obscuring the beer's warm, inviting glow.

luminous goldopaque, hazypersistent white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose immediately expresses ripe mango, passion fruit, and guava, layered with bright citrus softness that avoids sharp zest. The hop character is floral and tropical rather than grassy or herbal, with a subtle creaminess underneath that suggests a well-integrated yeast. No harsh or oxidative notes detract from this clean, fruity presentation.

ripe mango, passion fruittropical hop charactersoft citruscreamy floral backdrop

Taste

The palate opens soft and pillowy, with the tropical hop juiciness dominating from the first moment. Despite its 45 IBU rating, bitterness remains silky and barely perceptible, never asserting itself against the fruit-forward mid-palate. The body is smooth and full without heaviness, creating a remarkably drinkable experience that invites another sip.

juicy tropical hopssilky bitternesssmooth, pillowy bodybarely perceptible bite

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, allowing the tropical fruit character to linger without leaving a sticky or resiny aftertaste. Lingering notes of mango and citrus fade gracefully over several seconds.

clean, dry finishlingering tropical fruit
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of CRAK NEIPA

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 CRAK NEIPA

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

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