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Spur

Polly's Brew Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · New England IPA · One of 84 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Spur is a hazy IPA that channels tropical fruit at full volume. The hop bill of Azacca, Citra and Simcoe delivers the kind of saturation you'd find in a ripe fruit salad—papaya, peach, tangerine and mango burst across both the nose and the flavour in waves. The beer is 100% dank and juicy, a textbook example of what New World hops sound like when they're given room to speak. At 7.2%, it's muscular enough to carry all that fruit without thinning out. This is an IPA for the afternoon or early evening, when the dankness and acidity keep you coming back for another sip.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spur

Appearance

Spur presents a hazy, opaque pale golden body characteristic of the New England IPA style. Fine sediment from the LA3 yeast culture maintains the cloudiness throughout, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the walls.

pale goldenfully hazyfine suspensionmoderate head retention

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by ripe tropical stone fruit—papaya and peach leap forward, supported by bright tangerine and mango notes. Azacca, Citra and Simcoe hops contribute layered citrus and subtle herbaceous-floral character beneath the fruit. The overall impression is juicy and aromatic, with minimal malt backbone and no aggressive resinous dankness in the foreground.

papaya, peachtropical fruitbright citrusherbal-floral undertone

Taste

The palate opens with a soft, juicy entry that mirrors the aromatic profile—stone fruit and tropical flavors dominate the mid-palate without harsh edges. Moderate hop bitterness (45 IBU) arrives gradually and provides balance without overshadowing the fruit-forward character. The mouthfeel is full and creamy from the yeast suspension, with subtle piney and dank notes emerging toward the finish.

juicy, tropicalsoft hop bitternesscreamy bodydank undertone

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering peach and citrus notes fading to a dry, mildly bitter conclusion. The aftertaste remains fruit-focused rather than aggressively herbal, leaving the palate poised for another sip.

dry finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Spur

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 Spur

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

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