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Faith Hazy Pale Ale

Northern Monk
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🌍 United Kingdom · New England IPA · One of 65 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Our flagship Hazy Pale Ale and one of the first New England style beers to be brewed in the UK. Citrusy, light, and refreshing with a soft, hazy body. The beer that established Northern Monk nationally.

ABV
5.4%
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faith Hazy Pale Ale

Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the New England style. A thick, creamy head forms at the pour and maintains moderate retention with fine lacing on the glass. Fine sediment from yeast suspension creates the distinctive cloudy presentation.

golden-yellowhazy, yeast-suspendedcreamy headmoderate lacing

Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with prominent grapefruit and orange peel character backed by subtle floral undertones. Light fruity esters from the ale yeast add juicy stone fruit notes without overwhelming the hop-forward profile. A whisper of soft malt sweetness provides gentle structure beneath.

citrus, grapefruit zestfloral, herbal hopsjuicy stone fruitsoft malt

Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with immediate citrus and tropical fruit flavors that coat the palate. Mid-palate carries pronounced juicy hoppiness balanced by clean, light malt sweetness, while moderate bitterness remains integrated rather than aggressive. The body stays smooth and refreshing despite its full flavor profile.

hoppy citrusclean, integrated bitternesslight bodyjuicy tropical notes

Finish

Medium finish with lingering citrus notes and a gentle dry quality that invites another sip. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean without harsh drying astringency.

crisp drycitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Faith Hazy Pale Ale

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 Faith Hazy Pale Ale

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 Faith Hazy Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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