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Rollin in the Haze

Back Forty Beer Company
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 51 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Back Forty's soft-side hazy IPA — creamy oat body, tropical and peach hop character front and center, a mere 18 IBU of bitterness leaving the fruit unarmored. Rollin in the Haze is what a well-tuned NEIPA reads like when the brewery isn't chasing the imperial-DIPA arms race. Juicy, calm, drinkable.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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

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
hoppy
juicy
tropical
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rollin in the Haze

Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, diffuse cloudiness characteristic of the New England style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation visible throughout. Clarity is intentionally hazy from suspended yeast and protein, creating an inviting, approachable visual presence.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine carbonationmodest head

Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit and peachy esters, driven by classic New England hop selections. Oat and wheat grain provide a soft, creamy backdrop without asserting malt-forward character. Minimal hop bitterness allows the fruity, juicy notes to dominate without any harsh resinous edge.

tropical fruitpeach esterscreamy grainsoft hop profile

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for the ABV, with the oat malt lending a velvety mouthfeel. Mid-palate unfolds with pronounced peach and tropical fruit character while bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, letting the fruit remain center stage. The finish is clean and dry without astringency, allowing the juicy character to linger gently.

juicy fruit-forwardcreamy bodyrestrained bitternesssmooth palate

Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading with lingering peach and tropical notes rather than hop bite. A refreshing, dry conclusion invites another sip without fatigue.

fruit-driven aftertastedry, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rollin in the Haze

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 Rollin in the Haze

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, hoppy, hazy character as Rollin in the Haze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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