Firmly bitter and dry.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Kerbside Prophet
◎ Appearance
Kerbside Prophet presents a pale golden hue with a pronounced and persistent haze throughout the glass. The dense, creamy head forms immediately and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving a delicate network of lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation animates the body, creating a soft, pillowy visual presence.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by ripe tropical stone fruits—mango and lychee leap forward with vibrant clarity. Bright citrus notes of lime and passionfruit weave through the mid-range, while a subtle diesel-like quality characteristic of Rakau and Riwaka adds depth and intrigue. The aromatic profile remains clean and hop-forward, with the soft grain base (oats, spelt, triticale) providing only a whisper of sweetness in the background.
◐ Taste
The palate opens juicy and fruit-forward, with tropical flavours and lime leading the charge. Mid-palate sweetness emerges briefly before the characteristic diesel-like note from the New Zealand hop blend asserts itself, lending a peppery, slightly vegetal complexity. A light herbal edge arrives in the finish, while the soft malt backbone keeps bitterness restrained at a moderate level, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the dominant voice throughout.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and medium in length, with the herbal and citrus notes gradually fading while the subtle sweetness lingers briefly. A dry, refreshing aftertaste emerges, leaving the palate ready for the next sip without any heavy or cloying residue.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Kerbside Prophet
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Kerbside Prophet
About New England Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a New England Double 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 Double IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tropical, hazy character as Kerbside Prophet will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.