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Union NEIPA

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Juicy tropical fruit like passion fruit and ripe pineapple meets citrus fruit and a fine sea buckthorn aroma, with a velvety mouthfeel and malty notes. This seasonal, yellowish-cloudy, top-fermented New England IPA uses oat and wheat malt plus Tettnanger, Ariana, El Dorado, Nectaron and Galaxy hops: 14.2 °Plato, 10 IBU, 5.3 % ABV.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
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
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
citrusy
malty
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with juicy tropical fruit—passion fruit and ripe pineapple dominate, supported by bright citrus notes and a distinctive sea buckthorn character.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Union NEIPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden yellow with deliberate cloudiness from suspended yeast and grain particles, giving the beer its characteristic hazy appearance. The head is pillowy and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Moderate carbonation creates a gentle effervescence beneath the surface.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with juicy tropical fruit—passion fruit and ripe pineapple dominate, supported by bright citrus notes and a distinctive sea buckthorn character. Beneath this fruit-forward profile lies a soft, grainy maltiness from the oat and wheat base, with the noble Tettnanger hop adding subtle herbal complexity. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, with fruit and malt in balanced conversation.

passion fruit, pineapplesea buckthorncitrussoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma while wheat and oat malts provide a velvety, full mouthfeel. The mid-palate develops a gentle sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness from the hop blend—the 10 IBU keeps things approachable rather than assertive. Citrus and stone fruit notes linger across the palate, creating a cohesive, fruit-driven experience.

juicy tropicalvelvety mouthfeelgentle bitternessbalanced fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, fading smoothly without harsh edges or lingering bitterness. Subtle malty sweetness and a whisper of citrus remain on the tongue, inviting another sip.

clean finishrefreshingsoft fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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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.

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