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Plain of the Po

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Named after the great Po Plain that stretches across northern Italy — CRAK's New England IPA is as opaque as morning mist over the Veneto flatlands. Double dry-hopped Vermont-style with a creamy mouthfeel, imperceptible bitterness and an explosive tropical and citrus aroma. Hoppy like a DIPA but drinkable like a session beer — CRAK's most accessible expression of their DDH philosophy.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
clean
Aroma
Explosive tropical and citrus character dominates, with distinct notes of mango, passionfruit, and grapefruit rind.
also:orange
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Plain of the Po

◎ Appearance

Deep hazy gold, turbid as morning mist over the Veneto flatlands. The opacity is intentional and complete, with a fine, persistent cream-coloured head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Bright carbonation visible throughout.

opaque goldcreamy headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Explosive tropical and citrus character dominates, with distinct notes of mango, passionfruit, and grapefruit rind. The double dry-hop layering creates a juicy, aromatic profile without harsh green herbal notes. A clean, neutral yeast backdrop allows the hop expression to shine.

tropical fruitcitrus rindjuicyclean

◐ Taste

Creamy, full mouthfeel enters with bright citrus and stone fruit flavours that build across the mid-palate. The bitterness remains imperceptible despite the 45 IBU, with the hop character staying fruity and juicy rather than resinous. Finishes dry and refreshing, bridging DIPA intensity with session-beer drinkability.

creamy bodyjuicy hopssoft bitternessfruit-forward

◑ Finish

Clean, lingering finish with tropical fruit notes fading gradually. No harsh edges or astringency; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

tropical fadesmooth departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
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

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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Plain of the Po will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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