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Rock and or Roll is a New England IPA at 6.8% ABV, brewed with a trans-Pacific hop bill led by Rakau, Citra and NZ Rhapzody on a base of Pilsner malt, spelt malt and rolled triticale. It pours hazy gold under a pillowy white head. Passionfruit, mango and bright citrus zest lead the aroma. The palate brings juicy tropical fruit, orange and a subtle pine note, while a soft, cleansing bitterness keeps it balanced and leads into a clean, gentle finish.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—passionfruit and mango dominate, supported by bright citrus zest.
also:piney,fruity
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rock and or Roll

◎ Appearance

Rock and or Roll presents a hazy golden hue beneath a pillowy white head with reliable retention. The suspended yeast and hop particles create a soft, opaque appearance characteristic of the New England IPA style. Carbonation appears moderate and evenly distributed throughout.

golden hazepillowy white headsoft opacity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—passionfruit and mango dominate, supported by bright citrus zest. The trans-Pacific hop bill of Rakau, Citra, and NZ Rhapsody creates a unified aromatic profile that is clean and inviting. Underlying malted grain character from the Pilsner, spelt, and triticale base provides subtle structure without competing.

passionfruit, mangobright citrus zesttropical hop expression

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with juicy tropical fruit and orange notes that mirror the aromatic promise. A subtle pine note emerges in the mid-palate, adding complexity and depth to the hop-forward profile. Soft, cleansing bitterness arrives without harshness, providing balance and preventing the beer from becoming cloying.

juicy tropical fruitorange and pinesoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gentle, with the subtle pine note lingering briefly before fading. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a refreshing, dry sensation that invites the next sip.

clean, gentle fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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 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, hazy, citrusy character as Rock and or Roll will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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