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Tunnel Vision

Bearded Iris Brewing
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 67 New England IPAs in hopIQ

A step up in intensity from Homestyle — Tunnel Vision pours hazy gold with a dense white head and delivers a concentrated hit of tropical fruit from a heavy dry-hop. Juicy, oat-forward mouthfeel with minimal bitterness. One of Nashville's most sought-after beers on tap.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Bone-dry finish.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tunnel Vision

Appearance

Pours a luminous hazy gold with exceptional clarity for the style. A dense, persistent white head forms immediately and clings to the glass with strong lacing throughout the drinking experience. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence beneath the surface.

hazy golddense white headpersistent lacingfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with concentrated tropical fruit—mango, passion fruit, and stone fruit dominate from aggressive dry-hopping. Secondary notes of citrus zest and a subtle herbal earthiness provide balance. Underneath lies a soft, bready malt character that frames rather than competes with the hop expression.

tropical fruitmango, passion fruitcitrus zestherbal

Taste

Entry is bright and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors immediately present. The mid-palate develops a lush, oat-derived creaminess and body that carries the fruity character forward without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 45 IBU, allowing stone fruit and citrus to finish clean rather than assertive.

juicy tropicalcreamy oat mouthfeelrestrained bitternessclean finish

Finish

The aftertaste fades gracefully, leaving behind lingering stone fruit and a subtle dry quality. Medium length, refreshing and inviting another sip.

stone fruit fadedry, refreshing
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tunnel Vision

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 Tunnel Vision

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

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