Assertively bitter and very dry.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Tesseract
◎ Appearance
Tesseract pours a hazy gold, with a fine, persistent head and strong lacing that clings to the glass. The cloudiness from the yeast suspension is characteristic of the New England style, while moderate carbonation creates a lively visual presence without excessive turbulence.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit—guava, melon, and passion fruit dominate the initial impression. Secondary notes of dank spruce and herbal resin emerge as the beer warms, grounding the fruit-forward character with earthy complexity.
◐ Taste
Entry presents candied stone fruit reminiscent of gummy peach rings, followed by a creamy, full-bodied mid-palate with resinous and dank hop character. The bitterness is firm and assertive at 77 IBU, yet rounded at the edges—never harsh—while residual sweetness maintains balance throughout.
◑ Finish
The finish is moderately long, with lingering dank hop resin and a subtle stone fruit memory. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving a dry, herbal aftertaste without astringency.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Tesseract
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Tesseract
About New England Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a New England Double 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 Double IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, peach, resinous character as Tesseract will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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