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Pawtucket Patriot

Foolproof Brewing Company
United States·New England IPA
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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyjuicy
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
peach
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with a layered floral quality—subtle and refined—before revealing bright citrus notes and tropical stone fruits.
also:floral,clean,orange
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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 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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