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Hazy IPA

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Pale, wheat and carapils malts give a luminous yellow pour and a haze that holds. The hops go in at whirlpool and late in fermentation, which puts the fruit up front and keeps the bitterness low. Citra, Taiheke, Wai-iti and Mosaic between them supply mango, peach and mandarin on the nose, and the palate follows with passionfruit and a soft, bright mouthfeel that closes clean rather than sticky.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitypeachclean
fruity
peach
clean
tropical
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical character: mango, peach, and mandarin from the Citra, Taiheke, Wai-iti, and Mosaic hop blend.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

A luminous pale yellow, characteristic of wheat and carapils malts, with a persistent haze that defines the style. The cloudiness holds throughout the glass, supported by fine carbonation that sustains a delicate head with good retention.

luminous yellowhazy throughoutfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical character: mango, peach, and mandarin from the Citra, Taiheke, Wai-iti, and Mosaic hop blend. Whirlpool and late-fermentation additions keep the fruit prominent and assertive, with no aggressive herbal or resinous notes in the foreground.

stone fruit forwardtropical fruit blendmango and peach

◐ Taste

Passionfruit and citrus dominate the palate, with a soft, bright mouthfeel that feels juicy and clean. Bitterness remains restrained and integrated; the finish closes crisp rather than lingering or sticky, allowing the fruit character to remain in focus.

passionfruit and citrussoft and brightclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, with no residual sweetness or astringency. A light, crisp dryness lingers without demanding attention.

crisp drynessshort and clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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

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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.

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