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New England Pale Ale

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A hazy, balanced pale ale from Harpoon built on hops and haze, with vibrant fruit aromatics and a fruity, citrusy character. At 5.5% ABV it sits comfortably between a session beer and a full-flavored IPA, an easy pick for anyone curious about the New England style without wanting heavy bitterness.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit—grapefruit zest and peach notes dominate the center.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New England Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden amber body with soft, diffuse clarity characteristic of the New England style. The head forms dense and pillowy, with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass in delicate strands. Moderate carbonation lifts the suspension gently without aggressive effervescence.

hazy goldenpillowy headfine lacingsoft clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit—grapefruit zest and peach notes dominate the center. Herbal and floral Edelhopfen characters sit beneath, with a whisper of earthy green from the dry-hop bill. The Malz base remains subdued, contributing only a faint sweetness that frames the hop intensity.

citrus zeststone fruitherbal hopsrestrained malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and juicy, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate holds a balanced hop bitterness—enough to define the beer without dominating—while the Malz foundation provides gentle sweetness and body. The finish trails to moderate dryness with lingering fruit and a soft, measured bitterness.

citrus forwardbalanced bitternessjuicy palateclean finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with citrus and stone fruit gradually fading into a subtle, dry aftertaste. No harsh residual bitterness lingers; instead, a crisp, refreshing quality persists.

medium dryrefreshingfruity fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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