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Overtone NEIPA

Overtone Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · New England IPA · One of 65 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Overtone's flagship — globally recognised for their juicy NEIPAs. Soft, tropical, and hazy with low perceived bitterness. The beer that established Overtone as one of Scotland's most exciting craft breweries. Collaborating with some of the best breweries in the world.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Overtone NEIPA

Appearance

A pale golden haze defines this NEIPA, with suspended yeast and hop particulates creating a soft, cloudy matrix rather than turbidity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with gentle adhesion, leaving fine tracks of lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate, visible as fine bubbles that sustain throughout the pour.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with ripe tropical fruit—mango and papaya dominate, supported by citrus notes of grapefruit zest and tangerine. A subtle creamy sweetness from the malt underpins the hop-forward character, while soft floral and herbal notes from noble hops add refinement without aggression.

mango, papayacitrus zestsoft floralscreamy sweetness

Taste

Entry is smooth and juice-forward, with tropical stone fruit flavors rolling across the palate immediately. The mid-palate maintains roundness through a gentle malt backbone and subtle creamy texture, while bitterness remains restrained at 45 IBU—perceived as a balancing dry finish rather than sharp bite. The overall sensation is soft and approachable without sacrificing hop character.

juicy tropicslow bitternesssoft maltsmooth mouthfeel

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with tropical fruit notes fading to a whisper of citrus zest and a lingering creamy sweetness. Aftertaste is refreshing rather than heavy, inviting another sip without fatigue.

clean fadecitrus whisperrefreshing
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Overtone NEIPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Overtone NEIPA

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, hazy character as Overtone NEIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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