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Rollin in the Haze

Back Forty Beer Company
United States·New England IPA
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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
PaceA Few
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
peach
fruity
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit and peachy esters, driven by classic New England hop selections.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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, 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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