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Squeezebox

Quidi Vidi Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · New England IPA · One of 67 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Named for the accordion at the centre of a Newfoundland kitchen party, this beer pours a hazy orange-yellow under a thick off-white head. The aroma is fragrant with nectarine and poached peach, edged with a little pine resin. Juicy stone fruit carries the palate, riding a soft, creamy malt base that gives the beer fullness rather than edges. Bitterness stays mild throughout and the finish lingers on ripe fruit.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
juicy
piney
resinous
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Squeezebox

Appearance

Squeezebox pours a hazy orange-yellow, characteristically cloudy from suspended yeast and proteins inherent to the New England IPA style. A thick, off-white head settles across the surface with modest retention, defining the beer's visual presence without aggressive lacing.

hazy orange-yellowthick off-white headsoft foam

Aroma

The nose leads with fragrant stone fruit—nectarine and poached peach dominate the bouquet. A subtle pine resin edge frames the fruit, adding herbal dimension without overwhelming the delicate, juicy impression.

nectarine, poached peachpine resinsoft fruit-forward

Taste

Ripe stone fruit carries the palate with full, juicy character. A soft, creamy malt base provides body and roundness rather than sharp edges, while bitterness remains restrained throughout, allowing the fruit and malt sweetness to define the mid-palate experience.

juicy stone fruitcreamy malt sweetnessmild bitterness

Finish

The finish lingers on ripe fruit notes, trailing smoothly without astringency. The aftertaste holds a gentle fruity warmth, fading gradually.

ripe fruit fadesmooth lingering
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Squeezebox

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 Squeezebox

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 hazy, peach, fruity character as Squeezebox will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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