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Julius

Tree House Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 81 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Tree House's iconic flagship and one of the beers that defined the hazy IPA. Bright and tropical, bursting with peach, mango, passion fruit, and a melange of citrus, all wrapped in a soft, pillowy mouthfeel with rounded bitterness. Famous for converting sceptics into devotees.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Julius

Appearance

Julius presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, opaque character that obscures the light. The generous white head settles into a fine, persistent collar with good lacing retention on the glass. Bright carbonation lifts the suspended matter, creating a dynamic, cloudy appearance throughout.

pale goldenhazy and opaquepersistent white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit notes, leading with ripe peach and mango alongside passion fruit undertones. Citrus elements—orange, grapefruit pith, and bright zest—weave through the center, while soft herbal and floral hop character provides gentle backbone without aggression. A subtle yeasty, slightly creamy undertone from suspension rounds out the bouquet.

tropical stone fruitbright citruspeach and mangoherbal Edelhopfen

Taste

The palate opens soft and fruit-forward, with peach and mango leading into a cascading citrus mid-palate that feels clean rather than sharp. Bitterness arrives measured and balanced—around 45 IBU—without harsh edges, supported by a full, pillowy mouthfeel that coats without being sticky. The malz provides just enough sweetness to anchor the tropical character without dominating.

soft entrytropical and citrusrounded bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with tropical fruit notes lingering gently on the palate. Residual sweetness fades smoothly into a refreshing, hop-driven aftertaste that invites another sip without fatigue.

moderate lengthdry and refreshinglingering fruit
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Julius

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 Julius

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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Julius will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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