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Papillon

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A New England IPA at 5.5% that sets five hop varieties – Bramling Cross, Jester, Krush, Simcoe and Talus – on a broad, soft malt base of barley, wheat and oats. The hop character is full, yet the beer stays delicately smooth, with notes of rose, blossom and berries. The artwork comes from the brewery's resident artist. Sold in cans and poured on draught in the taproom.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyberry
floral
hoppy
berry
malty
wheat
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with floral rose and white blossom notes from the five-hop blend, layered with soft berry fruit—particularly stone fruit and red currant.
also:tropical,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Papillon

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a soft, diffuse cloudiness from suspended yeast and protein. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is moderate and creeping, characteristic of the style.

pale goldhazy from yeastfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral rose and white blossom notes from the five-hop blend, layered with soft berry fruit—particularly stone fruit and red currant. Behind sits a delicate, biscuity Malz base that frames rather than dominates, allowing the hop aromatics to breathe.

rose, blossomred berries, stone fruitbiscuit, soft Malzfive-variety hop blend

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full in the mouth, with the broad Malz foundation of barley, wheat and oats providing body without sweetness. Mid-palate unfolds the berry and floral character in balance with restrained bitterness (50 IBU), finishing clean without harsh edges. The 5.5% ABV remains completely hidden beneath the textural softness.

smooth, full mouthfeelberry, floral hopsbalanced bitternesswheat, oat softness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying gently as the hop character recedes. A faint blossom and berry impression lingers without any astringency or alcohol burn.

clean, drylingering floral note
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

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