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Next Season is a limited hazy IPA from Hop Nation, built on new world hops. Citra and Motueka form the backbone, followed by a dry hop of Nelson Sauvin, Peacharine and Nectaron. A slightly colder fermentation keeps the yeast esters soft, which lets bright citrus, grapefruit and stone fruit come forward, with lime zest and a hint of white grape. A rounded malt base supports a silky body, and the finish carries a smooth, lasting bitterness.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusypeachfruity
citrusy
peach
fruity
hoppy
juicy
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes from the Citra and Motueka hops, followed by stone fruit and peachy esters from the dry hop charge of Peacharine and Nectaron.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Next Season

◎ Appearance

Next Season presents a hazy golden appearance with soft, diffuse light transmission characteristic of the New England IPA style. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, tight bubbles that leave delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the silky mouthfeel without aggressive fizz.

pale gold, hazypersistent fine headsilky carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes from the Citra and Motueka hops, followed by stone fruit and peachy esters from the dry hop charge of Peacharine and Nectaron. A whisper of lime zest and white grape adds complexity without dominating. The yeast character remains restrained, allowing the hop expression to shine clearly.

citrus, grapefruitstone fruit, peachlime zest, white grape

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus and tropical fruit that carries the softness promised by the cooler fermentation. Stone fruit and peach flavors build in the mid-palate, supported by a rounded, slightly sweet malz base that prevents any harshness. Bitterness emerges gradually and cleanly, finishing smooth rather than sharp or astringent.

juicy citruspeach, stone fruitsmooth, rounded bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness slowly fading while citrus and stone fruit notes persist. A gentle, silky texture carries through to the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed rather than weary.

lasting smooth bitternesscitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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, citrusy, peach character as Next Season will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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