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Fuzzy Baby Ducks

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A near-legendary New England IPA brewed and dry-hopped exclusively with Citra hops, delivering big mango, papaya, and citrus character with a creamy texture. Once rated the #1 IPA in the nation, 'FBD' inspires lines of fans whenever it's released.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose explodes with ripe tropical fruit—dominant mango and papaya notes mingle with bright citrus, particularly orange zest.
also:peach,clean,floral,herbal
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fuzzy Baby Ducks

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and brilliant transparency. A dense, white head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving crisp lacing on each sip. Fine carbonation maintains steady effervescence throughout the pour.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose explodes with ripe tropical fruit—dominant mango and papaya notes mingle with bright citrus, particularly orange zest. A subtle floral undertone and gentle herbal character emerge beneath the fruit-forward intensity, while the Citra hop profile remains clean and assertive throughout.

mango, papayabright citrusfloral liftherbal clarity

◐ Taste

Entry brings juicy tropical sweetness with full mango and papaya presence, supported by a creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel that belies the modest 6.2% ABV. Mid-palate develops orange and subtle stone fruit complexity, with restrained hop bitterness (45 IBU) balancing the fruit without dominating. The finish remains clean and refreshing, allowing the fruity character to linger without harshness.

juicy tropicalcreamy bodybalanced bitternessstone fruit notes

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with tropical fruit notes fading gradually into a faint citrus zest and herbal whisper. The aftertaste remains clean and dry, with no harsh phenolics or lingering bitterness.

medium-dryfruity fadeclean aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
92
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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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, juicy character as Fuzzy Baby Ducks will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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