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Hazy IPA

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Hazy IPA joined Moon Dog's core range in 2022. It is dry-hopped with Mosaic, Amarillo and Simcoe and built to be soft rather than bitter. Nectarine, orange and pineapple dominate the aroma, and ripe tropical fruit carries through the palate. Towards the finish, floral notes and a light touch of pine appear. The body is smooth and rounded, bitterness is barely noticeable, and the cloudy, juicy profile makes it an approachable entry into the style.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
orange
floral
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit—nectarine and ripe peach—layered beneath vibrant citrus notes of fresh orange.
also:piney,clean,hoppy
not found:caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced cloudiness from natural haze; the suspended yeast and hop solids create a soft, opaque appearance characteristic of the New England style. Head formation is stable with fine, persistent carbonation that generates delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldencloudyfine headhazy suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit—nectarine and ripe peach—layered beneath vibrant citrus notes of fresh orange. Tropical fruit character emerges in the mid-range, with subtle floral undertones and a light herbal suggestion from Mosaic, Amarillo and Simcoe dry-hopping that remains restrained and integrated rather than sharp.

nectarine, orangetropical fruitfloral liftsoft noble hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with tropical fruit flavors developing across the palate—pineapple and stone fruit carry the mid-palate without sharp edges. Bitterness is deliberately minimal, allowing the juicy, rounded malt character to support the hop-driven fruitiness through to the finish.

tropical fruit juicesoft maltlow bitternessripe peach

◑ Finish

The finish shifts subtly toward floral and piney notes before fading cleanly, leaving a refreshing, dry aftertaste without astringency. Total duration is moderate, with no lingering harshness.

clean dryfloral-herbal tailmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 fruity, tropical, hazy character as Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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