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Windy Hill

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A New England-style IPA meant to capture the feeling of standing on a breezy hillside, with tropical fruit notes and dry-hopping with El Dorado and Citra. For Asia Pacific, Garage Project in New Zealand brews it from Mikkeller's recipe with local Gladfield malt and hops from Nelson Lakes, destined for Mikkeller venues across Asia.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit aromatics—passion fruit, mango, and stone fruit—layered with bright citrus notes from El Dorado and Citra hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Windy Hill

◎ Appearance

Windy Hill presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and holds with good retention, clinging to the glass in fine white lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting an airy, refreshing visual character.

pale goldenclear and brightstrong lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit aromatics—passion fruit, mango, and stone fruit—layered with bright citrus notes from El Dorado and Citra hops. A subtle floral quality frames the composition, while clean fermentation and light, airy malt undertones provide a soft foundation without demanding attention.

tropical fruit forwardcitrus-drivenfloral hop characterclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and refreshing, with tropical and citrus flavors dominating the mid-palate. The bitterness remains restrained at 45 IBU, offering hop definition without harshness, allowing the fruit-driven character to remain the focal point. Malt backbone is delicate and supportive, contributing gentle sweetness and body without competing.

juicy mouthfeeltropical citrus blendbalanced bitternesssoft malt support

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, trailing off with lingering citrus and tropical notes. Aftertaste remains light and refreshing, without residual sweetness or sharp bitterness.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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 tropical, hoppy, citrusy character as Windy Hill will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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