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PVA (Pretty Viscous Ale)

Left Handed Giant
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🌍 United Kingdom · New England IPA · One of 13 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Left Handed Giant's celebrated NEIPA — juicy, soft, and tropical. Available at the Finzels Reach brewpub and at Bristol's best craft beer bars. The beer most associated with Left Handed Giant's modern craft identity.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

juicy
100%
hazy
87%
fruity
75%
tropical
63%
soft
50%
citrus
50%
hoppy
45%
smooth
38%
medium-bodied
30%
creamy
25%
orange peel
13%
floral
0%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of PVA (Pretty Viscous Ale)

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

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