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J. Juice

Hop Nation Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · New England IPA · One of 81 New England IPAs in hopIQ

J. Juice is the brewery's long-running hazy IPA, originally released as Jedi Juice. It is hopped with Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin, Citra and Mosaic and left unfined and unfiltered, so it pours opaque with a bright orange colour. The aroma is juicy and citrus-led, with orange, passionfruit, white grape and ripe tropical fruit. The palate carries intense hop flavour on a full, creamy body, and the finish is smooth, keeping the alcohol well hidden behind the fruit.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

#68 · 2023
GABS Hottest 100
#68 — GABS Hottest 100
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
tropical
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for J. Juice

Appearance

J. Juice pours opaque with a bright orange hue, characteristic of an unfined and unfiltered New England IPA. The dense, creamy head settles into persistent lacing on the glass. The hazy suspension of yeast and protein creates a full, inviting visual presence.

bright orangeopaquecreamy headunfiltered

Aroma

The nose leads with juicy citrus and stone fruit aromatics, dominated by orange zest and passionfruit. Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic contribute layered tropical notes—white grape and ripe mango—while Riwaka adds a subtle herbal spine. The overall impression is fruit-forward and vibrant, with minimal malt expression.

citrus-ledpassionfruittropical fruitwhite grape

Taste

The palate opens with intense hop character, delivering waves of citrus and stone fruit across a full, creamy body. The texture is smooth and velvety on the tongue, with balanced bitterness that never dominates. The mid-palate sustains the juicy fruit profile while the malt remains understated, allowing hop expression to shine.

intense hop flavorfull bodycreamy mouthfeelsmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and tropical notes that gradually fade. The 7.1% ABV remains well-hidden, leaving no sharp alcohol bite—only a warm, fruit-driven aftertaste.

smooth finishcitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of J. Juice

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 J. Juice

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, hoppy, citrusy character as J. Juice will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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