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Foggy Dog

Monkish Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 42 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Monkish from Torrance makes Foggy Dog as a soft, hop-saturated declaration that hazy doesn't have to mean murky — it means pillowy. Golden and cloudy, it opens with tropical fruit (mango, orange) and a creamy mouthfeel that softens the 45 IBUs into suggestion rather than demand. Refreshing, fruity, and built for drinking now, not thinking later.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
tropical
citrusy
orange
floral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Foggy Dog

Appearance

Golden and visibly cloudy, with a hazy veil that reads as soft and approachable rather than opaque. A modest white head forms on the pour and maintains light lacing around the glass as you drink. The cloudiness arises from yeast suspension, characteristic of the New England style, and gives the beer a pillowy, inviting appearance.

golden, hazyfine white headyeast-suspended clarity

Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and fresh orange peel—layered with a gentle herbaceous and floral undertone from the Edelhopfen. A subtle peachy sweetness emerges on closer inspection, underpinned by soft, clean malt character that does not impose. The overall aromatic profile is fruit-forward and fresh, inviting immediate engagement.

mango, orange peeltropical fruitfloral, herbal

Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with tropical and citrus flavors mirroring the aroma while remaining well-integrated. The 45 IBUs sit gently in the background—present as a brightening suggestion rather than a sharp bite—allowing the hop character to read as flavor rather than harshness. Mid-palate shows a smooth, velvety texture that enhances drinkability without heaviness; clean malt supports the fruit without asserting bready or grain-forward character.

soft bitterness, well-integratedcreamy, smooth mouthfeelcitrus, tropical fruit forward

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with residual citrus notes fading gracefully into a dry, hop-flavored aftertaste. No lingering harshness or astringency; the beer seems designed for session drinking and immediate satisfaction rather than prolonged contemplation.

clean, dryrefreshing 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 Foggy Dog

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 Foggy Dog

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, fruity character as Foggy Dog will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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