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Smooth Mover

Fürst Wiacek
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🌍 Germany · New England IPA · One of 42 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A recurring core New England IPA, dry-hopped with Citra, Loral and Mosaic. Soft and juicy with a pillowy mouthfeel, bursting with tropical and citrus hop character and a gentle, balanced bitterness.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
citrusy
floral
piney
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Smooth Mover

Appearance

Pale golden in color with a hazy, opaque appearance characteristic of the New England style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with notable lacing. Fine carbonation produces a soft, pillowy visual texture throughout.

pale goldenhazy, opaquecreamy headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—mango, pineapple, and stone fruit—layered with distinct citrus character from the Citra and Loral hops. A subtle floral undertone and gentle piney edge round out the profile, while clean fermentation allows the hop aromatics to shine without yeast interference.

tropical fruitbright citrusfloral undertonesclean fermentation

Taste

Entry is soft and juicy with tropical and citrus flavors building through the mid-palate. The body is full and pillowy, delivering ripe fruit character without heaviness. Bitterness arrives gently and remains balanced, never harsh, while a subtle piney and floral complexity adds dimension to the finish.

juicy tropicalcitrus-forwardsoft bitternessbalanced complexity

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, allowing the fruity and floral notes to linger pleasantly. Aftertaste remains refreshing and crisp, inviting another sip.

clean, dryrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Smooth Mover

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 Smooth Mover

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, juicy character as Smooth Mover will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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