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Lil' Juicy

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · New England IPA · One of 61 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A hazy, pale gold IPA brewed on Canadian two-row and oat malt, which gives it a soft, almost creamy texture. Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Comet carry tropical citrus, peach and pineapple in the aroma, and the palate follows with mango and something close to fresh orange juice over a light malt sweetness. Bitterness is restrained for the style; the finish is juicy and short.

ABV
6%
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
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lil' Juicy

Appearance

A pale gold haze dominates the glass, born from suspended yeast and grain matter characteristic of the New England style. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, wispy ring with modest lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy body.

pale goldhazy, fine suspensionmoderate carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead, supported by distinct stone fruit notes of peach and apricot. Citrus threads through, with hints of fresh orange zest and a subtle pithy quality. The Malz base remains soft and withdrawn, allowing the Edelhopfen to occupy the full aromatic stage.

tropical fruitstone fruitbright citrusrestrained malt

Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with oat Malz providing a silken mouthfeel that frames the hop expression. Mango and fresh orange juice dominate the mid-palate, accompanied by peach sweetness and a light underlying Malz sweetness. Bitterness is deliberately subdued, allowing the juicy fruit character to persist without sharp edges or astringency.

creamy mouthfeelmango, orange juicepeach sweetnessrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish remains brief and juicy, with the fruit-forward character fading quickly rather than lingering. No harsh bitterness or Malz dryness intrudes on the exit.

short and juicyclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lil' Juicy

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 Lil' Juicy

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 hazy, tropical, juicy character as Lil' Juicy will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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