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Ripe

Great Notion Brewing
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 103 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Great Notion's flagship hazy from Portland has become the beer most people think of when they think of New England IPA. Unfiltered and golden-orange, it's dense and juicy—mango, passionfruit, and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that lets the hop character breathe without aggression. This is the beer that proved a West Coast brewery could own the hazy game.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ripe

Appearance

Golden-orange hue with a hazy, unfiltered appearance that catches light with a soft luminescence. The dense, pillowy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with sustained lacing. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, persistent fizz that emphasizes the beer's soft, approachable character.

golden-orangehazy and unfiltereddense headsustained lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical stone fruit—mango and passionfruit lead, supported by bright citrus notes. Noble hops contribute a refined, herbal undertone without harshness. A soft, clean character from the yeast allows the hop aromatics to develop clearly, inviting further exploration.

mango and passionfruittropical fruit forwardbright citrusclean and refined

Taste

Entry is juicy and soft-bodied, with tropical fruit flavors building immediately across the palate. Mango and citrus dominate the mid-palate, while the 50 IBU provides measured bitterness that never overwhelms the fruit character. The creamy mouthfeel envelops the hop profile, allowing complexity to emerge without aggression.

juicy tropical palatesoft mouthfeelmeasured bitternessfruit-driven balance

Finish

The finish fades gently, with lingering citrus and a subtle sweetness that mirrors the beer's approachable nature. A clean, dry aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed without residual harshness.

lingering citrusclean dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ripe

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 Ripe

About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Ripe will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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