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Wolfe's Neck

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Pineapple, mango, guava, coconut and orange lead, with notes of onion and garlic over toasted bread and pine. Mosaic, El Dorado and Sabro hops are the backbone of this 6.5% IPA, part of the Conservation Series. It was introduced in 2019 to celebrate a partnership with Wolfe's Neck Center, a farm-based education and research center on the Maine coast that the brewery has supported since 2013.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
piney
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, and guava lead—followed by subtle coconut and orange.
also:resinous,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolfe's Neck

◎ Appearance

Golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and even, with a steady chain of bubbles rising through the body. The color sits at the lighter end of the IPA spectrum, inviting and clean.

golden amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, and guava lead—followed by subtle coconut and orange. Underneath lies a gentle savory note of onion and garlic that adds complexity without overwhelming. Toasted bread and pine needles round out the profile, grounding the fruit-forward presentation.

tropical fruitpineapple, mango, guavasavory herbstoasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and fruity, with the tropical character from the nose translating seamlessly to the palate. The mid-palate delivers a balanced interplay of citrus, pine resin, and a subtle spice from the hop combination, supported by a light toasted malt base. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing dry without harshness.

citruspine resinbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering pine and a gentle herbal fade. The moderate alcohol and restrained bitterness allow the fruity notes to resurface on the aftertaste.

herbal fadeclean departure
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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What is a American 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.

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