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Early Static

Fürst Wiacek
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🌍 Germany · New England IPA · One of 51 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A double dry-hopped hazy IPA with a resinous edge: alongside Citra and Riwaka sits Columbus, an older American hop known for pine and herbal bite. It sets a counterpoint to the citrus of the other two. Oats and wheat in the mash give the soft body, at 6.8 percent. The canning date is on the tin — for this style, no formality.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusy
hoppy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Early Static

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a soft haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The head is pillowy and well-sustained, leaving distinct lacing on the glass as it recedes. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining gentle turbidity.

pale strawhazypersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—grapefruit zest and orange peel from Citra and Riwaka—layered beneath a woody, resinous pine character from Columbus. Subtle oat and wheat grain rounds out the back, contributing a soft, cereal undertone without assertiveness.

citrus zestpine resinwoodygrain softness

Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with immediate citrus impact followed by a herbal and piney mid-palate from the Columbus hop. Oats and wheat provide a gentle, full body that prevents harshness; the bitterness builds gradually, settling into a balanced herbal-resinous bite rather than sharp IBU spike.

citrus forwardherbal bitesoft bodybalanced bitterness

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with pine and herbal notes persisting pleasantly without astringency. A clean, refreshing close that invites another sip.

dryherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Early Static

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 Early Static

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 refreshing, hoppy, citrusy character as Early Static will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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