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East of the Sun

Dominion City Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · New England IPA · One of 59 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Hazy and pale, brewed in the East Coast style with oats and wheat alongside two-row barley for a creamy, smooth body. Mosaic and Simcoe carry mango, passion fruit and a resinous pine edge, while Strata adds a green, dank note and hints of ripe berry. Bitterness sits low against the soft malt base, and the finish is round and juicy rather than dry.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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
juicy
piney
resinous
dank
tropical
Distinctive notes
hazy
berry
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for East of the Sun

Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the New England style. The head is soft and pillowy, settling to a thin collar with modest lacing around the glass. Fine carbonation creates a cloudy, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldenhazy throughoutsoft headfine carbonation

Aroma

Tropical and resinous on the nose, with Mosaic and Simcoe leading the charge: distinct mango and passion fruit notes sit alongside a piney, herbal edge. Strata brings an earthy, dank undertone with hints of ripe berry that round out the aromatic profile without sharp alcohol burn.

tropical mangopassion fruitresinous pinedank and herbal

Taste

Creamy and smooth entry, built on a soft malt foundation of oats and wheat that rounds the palate immediately. The fruity and resinous character unfolds through the mid-palate with green dank notes and subtle berry complexity, while bitterness remains restrained and integrated rather than assertive.

creamy mouthfeelsoft malt basejuicy and fruitylow bitterness

Finish

The finish is round and juicy, trailing berry and tropical fruit notes without drying the palate. No harsh resin or lingering bitterness—instead, a smooth, gentle fade that invites another sip.

juicy fadesmooth aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of East of the Sun

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 East of the Sun

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, resinous, piney character as East of the Sun will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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