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Ripe

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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
PaceTwo or Three
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
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical stone fruit—mango and passionfruit lead, supported by bright citrus notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 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

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