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Ectogasm

Drekker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 68 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A juicy, hazy, soft NEIPA brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops. Tropical fruit-forward with low bitterness and a creamy mouthfeel — Drekker's everyday hazy for those who find Freak Parade too intense.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
floral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ectogasm

Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow with substantial cloudiness from suspended yeast and protein. A thick, persistent head forms and clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. Moderate carbonation pushes a gentle visual effervescence throughout.

golden-yellowhazy from yeastpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

Tropical fruit dominates the nose—mango, passion fruit, and papaya leap forward from Citra and Mosaic hops. A subtle floral undertone adds brightness, while soft, grainy malt provides a clean base without competing for attention. The overall impression is juicy and inviting rather than aggressively aromatic.

tropical fruitmango and passion fruitfloral notessoft malt base

Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, with tropical fruit flavors—particularly citrus and stone fruit—developing across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 45 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit character to hold center stage. The mouthfeel is smooth and full-bodied without heaviness, finishing clean with lingering tropical notes.

tropical and citruscreamy mouthfeellow bitternessjuicy, soft palate

Finish

Medium-length finish with tropical fruit and light malt sweetness fading gradually. No harsh bitterness or astringency—the aftertaste remains clean and refreshing.

tropical fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ectogasm

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 Ectogasm

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 Ectogasm will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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