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Hazy Hornbeer

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A New England IPA that trades typical West Coast punch for restraint and haze. The bitterness sits at just eight IBU—barely a whisper—which lets the hop character breathe as dry, resinous notes rather than harsh finish. Citra and Mosaic hops draw peach, orange, citrus and grapefruit across the palate, grounded by a fresh, herbal backbone. The colour is light and deliberately cloudy, the beer unfiltered and unpasteurised, which gives it a living quality. Drink it fresh and cool, when the fruit is still bright.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
Resinous 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
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
peach
orange
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—peach and orange lead, followed by grapefruit zest and a fresh herbal undertone.
also:resinous,clean,tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy Hornbeer

◎ Appearance

A pale, deliberately hazy pour with a luminous quality that speaks to its unfiltered, unpasteurised nature. The cloudiness sits suspended throughout, catching light rather than settling, while a modest white head rises and recedes with restraint. Carbonation is present but measured, contributing to a soft, approachable visual presence.

pale goldintentionally hazyunfilteredfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—peach and orange lead, followed by grapefruit zest and a fresh herbal undertone. Citra and Mosaic hops deliver their characteristic stone fruit and citrus without aggression, underpinned by a subtle floral note that adds complexity without overwhelming. There is no sharp resinous bite; instead, a clean, inviting aromatic profile that draws you closer.

peachcitrus zestfloral whisperfresh herbs

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and clean, with peach and orange settling into the mid-palate as the dominant flavours. Resinous, herbal notes provide structure and grip without punishing—the eight IBU sits as barely-there bitterness, allowing the hop character to express itself as flavour rather than harsh finish. The restraint is deliberate; this beer prioritises brightness and fruit over aggressive drying.

dry fruitminimal bitternessherbal gripcitrus-forward

◑ Finish

A clean, medium-length finish that fades to a gentle citrus and herb fade, with no lingering astringency. The drying quality persists just long enough to refresh, inviting the next sip without demanding it.

dry faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
79
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

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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, fruity character as Hazy Hornbeer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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