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🌍 USA · New England Double IPA · One of 21 New England Double IPAs in hopIQ

Interstellar Mist is a hazy double IPA brewed on pilsner malt, oats and white wheat and loaded with Idaho 7 and two concentrated forms of Citra. The glass shows apricot, tangerine and ripe tropical fruit over a layer of orange zest, with a faint resinous note from the Idaho 7. Oats and wheat give a soft, full body that carries the strength smoothly, and the finish is juicy with restrained bitterness.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Interstellar Mist

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-amber hue with a soft haze characteristic of the New England style. The thick, creamy head settles into a persistent layer with good lacing. Fine carbonation visible throughout, creating a gently effervescent visual impression.

pale golden, hazycreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—apricot and tangerine dominate, supported by waves of ripe mango and passion fruit. Underneath lies a subtle herbaceous thread from Idaho 7, with a whisper of candied orange peel. The oats and wheat provide a soft, grainy undertone that grounds the tropical intensity.

apricot, tangerinetropical fruitorange zest, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with the oat and wheat base delivering a pillowy, full body that carries the 8% ABV seamlessly. Mid-palate expands into layered citrus and stone fruit, with Idaho 7's resinous character appearing as a dry edge. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, finishing clean without harshness.

full bodyjuicy citrussoft grain base

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with gentle tropical notes and a fading herbal bite. Residual sweetness from malt and fruit balances the dry resin, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

medium lengthfruity fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Interstellar Mist

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 Interstellar Mist

About New England Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England Double 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 Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, tropical, full-bodied character as Interstellar Mist will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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