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Kolds IPA

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Kolds IPA is a soft, hazy New England IPA with a juicy character in which body, aroma and bitterness are in balance. Wheat malt and oats give it a creamy, round mouthfeel, while generous dry hopping with Citra and Idaho 7 brings notes of citrus and ripe tropical fruit. The bitterness stays mild and rounded.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
juicytropicalwheat
juicy
tropical
wheat
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruit: mango and peach.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kolds IPA

◎ Appearance

Kolds IPA presents a pale golden hue typical of the New England style, rendered intentionally hazy by suspended yeast and grain proteins. The dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls with fine lacing. Vigorous carbonation animates the body with constant fine bubbles rising through the turbid liquid.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath ripe tropical stone fruit: mango and peach. A soft, grainy maltiness grounds the profile, while wheat and oat adjuncts contribute a subtle bready sweetness that prevents the hops from becoming aggressive. Yeast-derived esters add a gentle fruit-forward complexity.

citrus zesttropical fruitsoft grainbready sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and full-bodied, with creamy mouthfeel delivered by oats and wheat malts. Citra and Idaho 7 hops build a wave of juicy stone fruit and citrus notes across the mid-palate without sharp edges; bitterness remains mild and integrated, finishing as a rounded, pleasant dryness. The overall sensation is smooth and approachable, with flavors moving gently rather than assertively.

creamy mouthfeeljuicy citrusmild bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering notes of citrus rind and tropical fruit fading gradually. No harsh astringency or residual grain roughness remains, leaving a soft, refreshing aftertaste.

drycitrus lingerrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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, juicy, creamy character as Kolds IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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