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Stone Hazy IPA

Stone Brewing
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 114 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Stone Hazy IPA arrived in 2021 and is noticeably less bitter than the brewery's other IPAs. El Dorado and Azacca bring citrus and stone-fruit notes, while Sabro adds big tropical character with a hint of coconut. Orange, lemon, melon, mango and pineapple run through both aroma and taste. The beer is strongly hazy in the glass, juicy and creamy on the palate, and finishes smooth with gentle bitterness.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus 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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
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
juicy
orange
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stone Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout the glass, creating a cloudy, opaque appearance characteristic of the New England IPA style. A thick, creamy head forms on the pour with good initial retention and fine lacing on the walls. The suspension of yeast and proteins gives the beer a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldstrongly hazycreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately fruit-forward, with bright citrus—orange zest and lemon—prominent on the first inhale. Tropical stone fruits emerge clearly, including mango and pineapple, underpinned by subtle coconut character from Sabro. The hop-driven bouquet remains clean and fresh, with no sharp resinous edge.

citrus zestmango, pineapplesoft tropical

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with orange and melon flavors coating the palate immediately. The mid-palate reveals the full tropical profile—mango and stone fruit—while the creamy mouthfeel prevents any astringency. Bitterness emerges gently in the mid-to-late palate, restrained and integrated rather than assertive, finishing clean.

juicy, creamystone fruit, melongentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with residual tropical fruit sweetness and a soft bitter edge that does not overstay. The aftertaste remains balanced and refreshing, fading gracefully without harshness.

smooth, lingeringtropical sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stone Hazy IPA

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 Stone Hazy IPA

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

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