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Hazy IPA

Zipline Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 42 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Zipline's flagship hazy IPA — bright grapefruit and citrus aromas accentuate a smooth, juicy flavour. Soft, hazy, and aromatic, brewed for the modern hop lover.

ABV
7.2%
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
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
orange
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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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 hoppy, hazy, citrusy character as Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hazy IPA

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy IPA

Appearance

Hazy IPA presents a pale golden-amber body rendered opaque by suspended yeast and protein, creating a soft, cloudy appearance characteristic of the New England style. The head is substantial and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, allowing the haze to dominate without appearing flat.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is immediately inviting, with bright grapefruit and tangerine citrus notes rising ahead of softer tropical fruit character—mango and passionfruit suggestions beneath. Noble hop aromatics provide floral and herbal undertones without aggressive resinous edges. The Malz base contributes only subtle sweetness, allowing the hop expression to remain the focal point.

grapefruitcitrus-forwardtropical fruitfloral hop character

Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with citrus pith and gentle stone fruit flavors unfolding across the mid-palate in a creamy, full-bodied presentation. Bitterness is restrained at 45 IBU, appearing as a clean, balancing backbone rather than an aggressive bite—typical of the New England approach. The finish builds smoothly without harsh alpha-acid astringency, leaving a refreshing, fruit-forward impression.

soft entryjuicy citrusrestrained bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and relatively brief, with residual grapefruit and a whisper of tropical notes fading gracefully. No harsh dry sensation lingers; instead, a gentle, refreshing quality invites the next sip.

clean finishfruit-forward aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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