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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
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

#68 · 2023
GABS Hottest 100
★#68 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyjuicy
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
tropical
fruity
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy citrus and stone fruit aromatics, dominated by orange zest and passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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.

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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 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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