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Hope Seasonal NEIPA

Ireland·Hazy Pale Ale
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Hope's summer seasonal for 2026 is a fruit-forward New England pale ale at 4.9%. Tropical and stone fruit lead the aroma, with coconut, peach, honeydew melon, orange and mango; the flavour is juicy, and the yeast adds a slight peach note of its own. Barley, oats and wheat in the grist give a rounded mouthfeel, and kettle bittering is kept low. Part of the dry hop goes in while fermentation is still active, which pushes the tropical character further. The seasonal returns each summer with a revised hop bill.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
peach
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with bold tropical fruit—ripe mango and honeydew melon—layered with stone fruit notes of peach and orange blossom.
also:orange
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hope Seasonal NEIPA

◎ Appearance

A hazy, pale golden brew with a soft, pillowy white head that settles into a fine lace. The cloudiness from active yeast and wheat in the grist creates an inviting, opaque appearance characteristic of the NEIPA style. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale goldenhazypillowy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold tropical fruit—ripe mango and honeydew melon—layered with stone fruit notes of peach and orange blossom. Coconut undertones add a subtle creamy dimension, while the yeast contributes a delicate peach character that mirrors the hop-driven top notes. The aroma is juicy and inviting, with no aggressive bittering to interfere.

tropical fruitstone fruitcoconutpeach from yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and fruit-forward, delivering mango and peach flavors that persist through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The oats and wheat in the grist create a rounded, velvety mouthfeel that cradles the hop character. Bittering is restrained at 23 IBU, allowing the juicy, citrus-tinged finish to dominate rather than any sharp resin or pine.

juicyrounded mouthfeellow bitternessfruit-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading to a gentle stone-fruit aftertaste with lingering peach. Residual sweetness from the barley and oats provides a soft landing, with no harsh drying or metallic notes.

cleanstone fruit fadesoft finish
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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