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Easy Eddy Hazy IPA

Big Grove Brewery
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 68 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Big Grove's flagship and Iowa Beer Brackets finalist — a juicy, hazy NEIPA with tropical and citrus character and a pillowy soft mouthfeel. The defining beer of Iowa's hop-forward craft scene, built for approachability without sacrificing complexity.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Easy Eddy Hazy IPA

Appearance

Easy Eddy presents a pale golden hue with pronounced cloudiness from suspended yeast and proteins characteristic of the New England style. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, creating fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture rather than aggressive effervescence.

pale goldenhazy, yeast-forwardpersistent headsoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lime zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruit notes of peach and mango. Noble hops provide a clean, herbal frame without vegetal sharpness, while a subtle malt sweetness grounds the profile. Yeast character adds a gentle fruitiness that enhances rather than dominates the hop expression.

citrus, lime and grapefruittropical fruitclean hopgentle fruity yeast

Taste

The palate opens with a soft, creamy mouthfeel that carries tropical and citrus flavors seamlessly across the tongue. Mid-palate develops a restrained but present bitterness—45 IBU provides structure without harshness—balanced by subtle peach character and a pillowy body. The low ABV (6.2%) allows hop complexity to shine without alcohol warmth or weight.

creamy texturetropical and citrusrestrained bitternessapproachable strength

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly for several seconds before fading smoothly. No harsh bitterness or astringency remains; instead, a gentle fruity dryness invites another sip.

clean, refreshingcitrus linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Easy Eddy Hazy IPA

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 Easy Eddy Hazy IPA

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 hoppy, hazy, citrusy character as Easy Eddy Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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