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Past Future

Highland Park Brewery
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 99 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Past Future is a hazy IPA brewed with Galaxy, Citra and Mosaic hops. The brewery describes its flavour as pineapple, mango and piña colada, a combination that reads as ripe tropical fruit with a creamy, coconut-like sweetness. Each hop contributes its own layer: Galaxy brings passion fruit, Citra a bright citrus edge, and Mosaic darker berry and stone-fruit tones that round out the fruit.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Past Future

◎ Appearance

Past Future presents a pale golden-yellow body with pronounced haziness characteristic of the New England IPA style. The dense, creamy head rises prominently and clings to the glass with notable lacing. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the turbid body, creating a visually soft and inviting presence.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe tropical fruit, with Galaxy hops lending distinct passion fruit notes layered beneath Citra's bright citrus character. A creamy sweetness suggestive of coconut and piña colada rises softly in the background, while Mosaic contributes darker stone-fruit and berry undertones that add subtle complexity and depth to the overall impression.

passion fruitbright citruscoconut sweetnessstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rounded, fruit-forward character anchored by pineapple and mango notes that feel soft and creamy rather than sharp. Moderate bitterness at 45 IBU provides gentle restraint without dominance, allowing the hop character to shine as layered tropical flavors. The body remains full and smooth, with a slight sweetness that echoes the piña colada descriptor without becoming cloying.

tropical fruitcreamy mouthfeelgentle bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with tropical fruit notes persisting gently on the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving behind a subtle coconut sweetness and stone-fruit echo that encourages another sip.

dry finishfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Past Future

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 Past Future

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 flavor character as Past Future will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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