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Homestyle

Bearded Iris Brewing
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 67 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Bearded Iris's best-known beer and one of the defining NEIPAs of the American South. Hazy, tropical and pillowy — loaded with Citra and Galaxy for mango, passionfruit and orange aromas. Exceptionally low bitterness, high aroma and a soft mouthfeel. Widely considered one of Tennessee's finest IPAs.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Homestyle

Appearance

Hazy golden-amber body with suspended yeast particles creating a cloudy, opaque appearance characteristic of the New England style. A thick, pillowy head forms and clings to the glass with notable retention. Moderate carbonation shows fine bubbles rising through the turbid liquid.

hazy goldencreamy headsoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters from Citra and Galaxy hops—ripe mango, passionfruit, and fresh orange zest leap from the glass. Underneath runs a subtle supporting note of soft grain sweetness and a whisper of peach. The overall impression is fruity and forward, with minimal herbal or resinous hop character.

tropical fruitmango, passionfruitcitrus zest

Taste

The palate enters soft and round, delivering pronounced tropical and citrus flavors without aggressive bitterness. Mid-palate shows creamy mouthfeel with notes of orange and stone fruit, the low 45 IBU allowing fruit expression to dominate. The hop bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, finishing clean without any harsh bite.

smooth, pillowylow bitternessclean finish

Finish

The aftertaste is brief and crisp, fading to gentle citrus and grain sweetness. No lingering bitterness or astringency; the beer leaves the palate refreshed rather than laden.

dry, refreshingbrief aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Homestyle

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Homestyle

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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Homestyle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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