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Lil' Juicy

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicypeach
tropical
juicy
peach
citrusy
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead, supported by distinct stone fruit notes of peach and apricot.
also:malty,hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

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 The Malz base remains soft and withdrawn, allowing the Edelhopfen to occupy the full aromatic stage.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
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 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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