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St-Ambroise New England IPA

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Hazy orange in the glass, with a soft, almost creamy body that carries the fruit instead of cutting through it. Galaxy, Mosaic, Idaho Gem and Citra give grapefruit, pineapple and passion fruit on the nose, with a squeeze of lime behind them. Bitterness is present but muted, folded into the juicy character rather than standing apart from it, and the malt reads pale and lightly oaty. The finish is soft, fruit-sweet and short.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyjuicy
fruity
citrusy
juicy
malty
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical and citrus notes: grapefruit and pineapple from Galaxy and Mosaic, passion fruit sweetness, and a squeeze of lime in the background.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise New England IPA

◎ Appearance

A hazy orange body fills the glass with soft, diffuse light—typical of the New England style. The cloudiness comes from suspension rather than sediment, creating an opaque, inviting presentation. A modest white head sits atop, offering gentle lacing that clings briefly to the glass walls.

hazy orangesoft cloudinessgentle head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical and citrus notes: grapefruit and pineapple from Galaxy and Mosaic, passion fruit sweetness, and a squeeze of lime in the background. The hop character is pronounced without harshness, supported by a pale, lightly oaty malt foundation that adds subtle cereal undertones without competing for attention.

grapefruit, pineapplepassion fruitlime accent

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, the fruit-forward character establishing itself immediately across the mid-palate. Bitterness registers at a moderate level but integrates fully into the juicy profile, never standing apart as a sharp edge. The malt provides a restrained, pale sweetness that frames rather than dominates the hop expression.

creamy mouthfeelintegrated bitternessfruit-driven palate

◑ Finish

The finish is short and fruit-sweet, fading cleanly without astringency. A gentle fruity aftertaste lingers briefly before settling away.

soft fadeshort duration
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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

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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 fruity, hazy, citrusy character as St-Ambroise New England IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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