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Hazed & Confused

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An east coast IPA brewed with oats alongside the barley, hazy and pale orange in the glass. The aroma runs to ripe tropical fruit and orange peel. On the palate a sweet malt base gives a soft, silky texture that carries the fruit rather than cutting it, and the oats round the body out further. Bitterness stays low and the finish is juicy rather than dry.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
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
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruits—mango and papaya—layered beneath bright orange peel and subtle zest.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazed & Confused

◎ Appearance

Pale orange hue with a soft, hazy presentation that scatters light evenly throughout the glass. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the walls with gentle lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily without aggression.

pale orangehazysoft headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruits—mango and papaya—layered beneath bright orange peel and subtle zest. Underneath, a gentle malt sweetness provides a grounding backdrop without any harsh grain or solvent notes. The oat adjunct contributes a whisper of soft, creamy grain character that rounds the aromatic profile.

ripe tropical fruitorange peelcreamy grainbright and inviting

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, silky mouthfeel driven by the oat addition, which carries the tropical fruit flavors forward without sharpness. A sweet malt foundation sits in the mid-palate, balancing the fruit-forward character and creating a juicy, almost nectar-like sensation. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the citrus and stone fruit notes to persist through to the swallow without drying the mouth.

silky texturejuicylow bitternessfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and juicy, with a lingering impression of orange and tropical notes fading gradually. No harshness or dry astringency intrudes; instead, a gentle sweetness and stone fruit character persist briefly before clearing.

juicy aftertastecleanlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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 hazy, fruity, tropical character as Hazed & Confused will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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