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Saranac Growler

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Growler joined the Saranac year-round range in 2025 as an unfiltered hazy IPA in the New England style, with a golden glow in the glass. It is hopped with Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy, while the body stays soft and rounded. Passion fruit, mango, guava and pineapple dominate aroma and flavour, with a light pine note in the background and a restrained bitterness.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
piney
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical stone fruit—prominent passion fruit, mango and guava notes that dominate the aromatic profile.
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saranac Growler

◎ Appearance

Growler presents a luminous golden hue with a soft, hazy suspension characteristic of the New England IPA style. The unfiltered body catches light with a warm glow, while a thick, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence beneath the surface.

golden, hazycreamy headunfilteredluminous

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical stone fruit—prominent passion fruit, mango and guava notes that dominate the aromatic profile. Supporting pineapple and citrus notes weave through, with a subtle background whisper of pine adding a herbal counterpoint. The hop aroma is fresh and inviting without aggressive sharpness.

passion fruit, mango, guavatropical, juicysubtle pineCitra, Mosaic, Galaxy

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and rounded, allowing the tropical hop character to lead: mango and passion fruit deliver the core flavor experience, followed by guava and pineapple notes. The mid-palate maintains smoothness despite a restrained bitterness that emerges cleanly without harshness. Light pine and citrus undertones add complexity, while the body remains supple and approachable at 6.8% ABV.

tropical, fruitysmooth, juicylight pinerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with tropical fruit notes fading gradually rather than abruptly. A gentle, persistent bitterness lingers without dominating the aftertaste.

dry, lingeringmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
72
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, fruity, hazy character as Saranac Growler will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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