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Fresh is the New England IPA at the centre of Oso's core range, hopped with Citra and Mosaic. The brewery describes a soft body and a silky texture carrying a firm load of hops without sharp bitterness. The aroma leads with citrus and tropical fruit: grapefruit and orange peel from the Citra, mango, passion fruit and a hint of berry from the Mosaic. Underneath sits a lightly sweet malt base, and the finish is round and gentle rather than dry.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalorange
citrusy
tropical
orange
hoppy
malty
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel from Citra hops—layered over tropical fruit from Mosaic: mango, passion fruit, and a subtle berry character.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh

◎ Appearance

Fresh presents a hazy golden-yellow body with soft turbidity characteristic of the New England IPA style. The head is persistent and creamy, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

hazy goldencreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel from Citra hops—layered over tropical fruit from Mosaic: mango, passion fruit, and a subtle berry character. A lightly sweet, soft malt foundation sits beneath, adding body without heaviness to the aromatic profile.

citrus, tropical fruitgrapefruit, mangolightly sweet malz base

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and silky, with the hop character delivered cleanly and without harsh bitterness. Citra and Mosaic work in concert to deliver citrus and stone fruit flavors that flow smoothly across the mid-palate. The malt provides gentle sweetness and roundness, balancing the firm hop load with restraint.

soft bodyclean hop characterbalanced citrus and fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is round and gentle, trailing off with lingering citrus and fruit notes rather than a dry bite. The aftertaste remains smooth and approachable, inviting another sip.

gentle, lingeringfruit-forward aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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.

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