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Best Buddy

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A New England IPA — hazy, soft-bodied, juicy tropical hop character with restrained bitterness.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered over clean noble hop character.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Best Buddy

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and proteins, characteristic of the New England style. A thick, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. Gentle carbonation supports a soft, pillowy presentation.

pale goldenhazycreamy headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered over clean noble hop character. Subtle citrus undertones emerge on closer inspection, while a delicate floral quality rounds the profile. Yeast character remains restrained, allowing the hop-driven aromatics to dominate without harshness.

tropical fruitcitrusclean hopfloral nuance

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied without heaviness, with tropical and stone fruit flavors coating the palate immediately. The mid-palate reveals juicy, crushable character with balanced citrus acidity and a restrained bitterness that never overwhelms. Creamy malt backbone supports the fruity hop expression throughout, finishing dry but not astringent.

juicytropicalsmooth maltrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering tropical fruit notes and a gentle hop dryness. No harsh alcohol or hop burn; the aftertaste remains approachable and inviting.

medium lengthfruity fadeclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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