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St-Ambroise Double NEIPA

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🌍 Canada · New England Double IPA · One of 7 New England Double IPAs in hopIQ

A full-bodied hazy double, deep golden and opaque, with a thick, soft mouthfeel. Citra, El Dorado and Sabro are loaded in after fermentation and give passion fruit, mango and pineapple, with coconut and a resinous edge underneath. The alcohol shows as warmth rather than heat, and a light malt sweetness carries the fruit. Bitterness stays moderate for the strength, leaving a long, ripe, faintly sticky finish.

ABV
8.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and very dry.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England Double IPA.
Hop character
resinous
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise Double NEIPA

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with pronounced haze and opacity throughout. The head is thick and soft, clinging to the glass with fine retention. Carbonation is gentle and integrated, creating an inviting visual presence without aggressive foam.

deep goldenopaque hazethick headsoft mouthfeel

◌ Aroma

Bright tropical fruit dominates the nose, with distinct passion fruit, mango, and pineapple notes layered above a subtle coconut undertone. Behind the fruit sits a resinous, herbal quality from the Edelhopfen, adding complexity without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

passion fruitmangopineappleresinous edgecoconut

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with ripe tropical fruit character immediately evident. The mid-palate balances juicy hop expression with light Malz sweetness, while bitterness remains moderate and measured for the alcohol strength. The resinous quality persists subtly, grounding the fruit-forward character.

tropical fruitjuicymoderate bitternesscreamy body

◑ Finish

Long and lingering, with ripe fruit notes persisting alongside a faintly sticky, resinous coat on the palate. Alcohol registers as gentle warmth rather than harsh heat, and the finish gradually fades into a dry, faintly herbal aftertaste.

long finishripe and stickywarm alcohol
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St-Ambroise Double NEIPA

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 St-Ambroise Double NEIPA

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 full-bodied, hazy, fruity character as St-Ambroise Double NEIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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