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🌍 USA · New England IPA · One of 107 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Space Ways is a hazy IPA built on two-row, wheat malt and oats and hopped with Nelson, Citra and Simcoe; earlier batches used Motueka in place of Citra. Mango, nectarine and lime zest lead, while the Nelson adds a white-grape note and a floral lift. A dank, slightly herbal hop edge sits underneath. The body is soft and pillowy, but the bitterness is firmer than in most hazy IPAs.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
dank
hoppy
floral
herbal
citrusy
tropical
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Ways

◎ Appearance

Space Ways presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, opaque character typical of the New England style. The thick, creamy head exhibits excellent retention and fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Fine carbonation contributes to the pillowy mouthfeel and sustained foam structure.

pale goldenhazy, opaquecreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, stone-fruit aromatics—mango and nectarine dominate, followed by zesty lime zest that adds citric lift. Nelson hop character introduces a distinctive white-grape note with floral undertones, while a dank, subtly herbal quality rounds out the profile without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

mango, nectarinelime zest, citricwhite grape, floraldank herbal edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and welcoming, carrying the fruity hop character into the mid-palate with mango and stone-fruit notes. The body remains pillowy and approachable, yet the bitterness develops with more structure than typical for the style, providing a firmer grip that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. The herbal, slightly grassy undertone persists through the tasting.

stone fruit, mangosoft bodystructured bitternessherbal edge

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and herbal notes that fade gradually. The bitterness recedes steadily, leaving a pleasant, slightly peppery aftertaste.

dry finishcitrus lingerherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Space Ways

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 Space Ways

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 hazy, fruity, bitter character as Space Ways will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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