hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Headlock Hazy IPA

Tap to rate

Boxing Bear's hazy IPA — soft, juicy, peach and nectarine hop character up front, and a creamy oat body that carries the finish without any bite. A New Mexico take on the New England template, done with the pillow-soft mouthfeel and low bitterness the style requires. Headlock grips and doesn't let go.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachhoppyjuicy
peach
hoppy
juicy
fruity
tropical
wheat
Aroma
Stone fruit dominates the nose with clear peach and nectarine notes leading the charge.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Headlock Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced turbidity throughout the glass, characteristic of the New England style. A dense, pillowy white head forms and persists, leaving fine Schaumkleiden down the sides with each sip. Bright, lively carbonation lifts particulates in suspension.

pale goldenhazypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Stone fruit dominates the nose with clear peach and nectarine notes leading the charge. Soft, candy-like fruity sweetness sits beneath, supported by subtle tropical undertones and a whisper of grain. No sharp herbal or pine character; the hops announce themselves through juice rather than astringency.

peach, nectarinetropical fruitsoft, candy-likelow hop bite

◐ Taste

The palate enters with immediate juicy stone-fruit sweetness, rounded by a generous oat-derived creaminess that envelops the mouth. Mid-palate carries mild bitterness (45 IBU) integrated seamlessly, never sharp or lingering. The creamy mouthfeel persists throughout, preventing any drying sensation and emphasizing the fruity character over hop intensity.

juicy stone fruitcreamy, full-bodiedbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with peach and oat-derived sweetness fading gradually. No astringency or harsh aftertaste; the beer simply trails away with soft fruity memory.

clean fadefruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Headlock Hazy IPA

More from Boxing Bear Brewing Co.

Ambear Ale
Ambear Ale
American Amber Ale
5.2%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Bear Knuckle IPA
Bear Knuckle IPA
American IPA
7.7%·Very bitter
Find matches →
Black & Blue Tart
Chocolate Milk Stout
Chocolate Milk Stout
Sweet Stout
5.2%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
El Sombearo
El Sombearo
Mexican Lager
4.3%·Mild
Find matches →
Featherweight Session IPA
Featherweight Session IPA
Session IPA
4.7%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Golden Gloves Premium Lager
Golden Gloves Premium Lager
Helles Lager
5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Oktobearfest
Oktobearfest
Märzen
5.3%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

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 peach, hoppy, hazy character as Headlock Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all New England IPA beers in hopIQ →New to New England IPA? Read our guide →Browse United States beers →