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Pawtucket Patriot

Foolproof Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 42 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A beautiful Southern New England IPA with a slightly floral nose layered with tropical fruit, citrus, and stone fruit. Named for the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, a majority-Black Revolutionary War battalion celebrated for their role in the American Revolution. Foolproof's flagship and a tribute worth raising a glass to.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
floral
tropical
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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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 hoppy, citrusy, juicy character as Pawtucket Patriot will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pawtucket Patriot

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pawtucket Patriot

Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds with a gentle pour. Carbonation is lively but not aggressive, creating a delicate foam architecture that clings to the glass with visible lacing.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with a layered floral quality—subtle and refined—before revealing bright citrus notes and tropical stone fruits. Peach and subtle herbal character from the Edelhopfen are woven through, with no sharp alcohol presence despite moderate strength.

floral charactercitrus and stone fruittropical notesherbaceous

Taste

The palate is juicy and immediately approachable, with bright citrus and peach-forward fruit riding a clean, balanced bitterness. Mid-palate shows tropical character that prevents heaviness, while the 45 IBU provides structure without harshness, ending on a refreshing, crisp note.

juicy, fruity entrybalanced hoppy bitternesscitrus and peachrefreshing finish

Finish

Clean and refreshing aftertaste with lingering citrus and a whisper of stone fruit. The finish is notably light and dry, inviting another sip.

clean, dry aftertastecitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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