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PVA (Pretty Viscous Ale)

Left Handed Giant
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🌍 United Kingdom · New England IPA · One of 42 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.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale golden3
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

tropical
100%
hoppy
100%
juicy
100%
fruity
60%
refreshing
60%
citrusy
60%
smooth
60%
orange
60%
clean
30%
sweet
30%
crisp
30%
light
30%
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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, juicy character as PVA (Pretty Viscous Ale) will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

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

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.

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