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pFriem Nectaron Hazy IPA

pFriem Family Brewers
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 99 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Nectaron Hazy IPA puts the New Zealand hop Nectaron up front, backed by Citra, Mosaic and a touch of Chinook. Flaked oats in the grist give the soft, velvety body, while a London ale yeast leaves it fruity. It pours an opaque, sun-kissed orange under a thick white cap. Sweet citrus, red berry and a wine-like note reminiscent of Riesling lead the nose. Passion fruit and pineapple follow, then sherbet and gummy candy, before a soft finish that still feels lively and spritzy. It arrives each autumn.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
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
Moderate bitterness.
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 pFriem Nectaron Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

A radiant, sun-kissed orange hue dominates the glass, rendered opaque by suspended yeast and oat proteins. The dense white head settles to a persistent cap with fine retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation rises steadily, lending visual liveliness to the body.

opaque orangethick white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Nectaron leads with distinctive tropical and stone-fruit character, immediately supported by bright citrus from Citra and floral complexity from Mosaic. Secondary waves reveal ripe passion fruit, fresh pineapple, sherbet-like sweetness and gummy candy notes, finishing with a subtle wine-like suggestion reminiscent of Riesling. London ale yeast contributes a fruity, slightly estery quality throughout.

tropical fruitpassion fruit, pineapplestone fruit and Riesling-like notes

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and velvety, delivered by flaked oats that round the palate without muddying clarity. Passion fruit and citrus unfold across the mid-palate, layered with candy-like sweetness and a whisper of wine-like character. Gentle bitterness from a restrained 35 IBU and subtle Chinook backbone provides structure without dominating; the profile remains fruit-forward and balanced.

soft body from oatscitrus and passion fruitrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish remains lively and spritzy, with residual citrus and candy-like sweetness fading into a clean, dry conclusion. A subtle fruity note lingers briefly without heaviness.

clean, dryspritzy carbonation
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of pFriem Nectaron Hazy IPA

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 pFriem Nectaron Hazy IPA

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 pFriem Nectaron Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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