Dry finish.
A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.
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 Melcher Street will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other New England IPAs in hopIQ
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Melcher Street
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Melcher Street
◎ Appearance
A luminous golden-orange body presents with a characteristic haze from suspended yeast and hop compounds, imparting a cloudy yet inviting appearance. A thick, creamy head forms and persists with strong adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft effervescence rather than aggressive bubble structure.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bold tropical stone fruit—mango and papaya—layered over bright citrus notes of blood orange and tangerine. Noble hop character dominates without harshness, underpinned by a soft, neutral Malz foundation that allows the aromatics to remain the focal point. A hint of floral Edelhopfen complexity rounds the profile without any resinous sharpness.
◐ Taste
Entry is juicy and approachable, with immediate tropical and citrus character that fills the mid-palate. The body remains intentionally soft and light, allowing hop-derived fruit flavors to dominate the flavor arc without bitterness becoming obtrusive. Bitterness integrates as a balancing note at around 45 IBU, finishing clean and refreshing rather than lingering harshly.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and moderately short, with citrus and stone fruit notes fading into a gentle, malt-supported fade. No astringency or hop harshness persists; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting for the next sip.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Melcher Street