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Charlevoix NEIPA

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Hazy and pale, brewed with oats that give it a soft, silky body. The aroma turns tropical and stone-fruited: lychee, white peach, Asian pear and dragonfruit, with citrus zest behind them. Bitterness stays restrained, leaving the fruit and a light sweetness in front, and the finish comes out round rather than dry. Brewed since 2024.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 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
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical stone fruit—lychee and white peach dominate, supported by Asian pear and dragonfruit notes that create a layered, exotic impression.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Charlevoix NEIPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the New England IPA style. The dense, pillowy head sits persistently atop the glass, leaving fine lacing down the sides. Modest carbonation supports the soft, creamy visual presentation without excessive aggression.

pale goldenhazy, full-bodiedpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical stone fruit—lychee and white peach dominate, supported by Asian pear and dragonfruit notes that create a layered, exotic impression. Citrus zest weaves through the background, while the oat adjunct contributes a subtle, grain-derived sweetness that anchors the profile. Hop character remains restrained, allowing fruit aromatics to occupy the foreground.

tropical fruitwhite peach, lycheecitrus zestsoft grain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and welcoming, with the oat bill delivering a silky, full mouthfeel that distinguishes this brew. Mid-palate brings forward the peach and citrus elements detected on the nose, followed by a light, ripe stone-fruit sweetness. Bitterness remains deliberately subdued at 25 IBU, never competing with the fruit-forward character; instead, a gentle dryness balances the overall impression without harshness.

creamy, silky bodystone fruit sweetnessrestrained bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds with a round, smooth quality—neither aggressive nor abrupt. A lingering peach and citrus note persists gently on the palate, fading into a lightly sweet aftertaste rather than a dry one.

round, smoothlingering fruitlight sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
83
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, tropical, peach character as Charlevoix NEIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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