Mr Underhill vs Pawtucket Patriot: Which Should You Drink?

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Mr Underhill

Roam Brewing Company

United Kingdom · New England IPA

hopIQ rank #2152

82%

Overall similarity

side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Pawtucket Patriot

Foolproof Brewing Company

United States · New England IPA

HOPIQ TAKE

Mr Underhill if you want a softer, juicier entry point to NEIPAs, Pawtucket Patriot if you want more assertive hop character and bite. Both clock in at identical ABV and IBU, but they're clearly built from different philosophies—one leans into the "hazy and approachable" lane, the other flexes more personality. It's the difference between a whisper and a confident voice saying the same thing.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Mr Underhill when…

→You're introducing someone to hoppy beers and don't want to scare them
→You want drinkability—three of these in an evening won't feel heavy
→You prefer tropical and stone fruit flavors over herbal/piney complexity

Pick Pawtucket Patriot when…

→You want to actually *taste* the hops and their distinct character
→You're in the mood for something with more textural presence and grip
→You're comparing it to other flagship NEIPAs and want to see how it stacks up

SIDE BY SIDE

	Mr Underhill	Pawtucket Patriot
ABV	6.5%	6.5%
Bitterness	Strongly bitter	Strongly bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	New England IPA	New England IPA
Origin	United Kingdom	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

10 shared · 5 distinct

Both beers

hoppyjuicycitrusypeachfruitytropicalcleancrisprefreshingbitter

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Mr UnderhillPawtucket Patriot

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TASTING NOTES

Mr Underhill

HoppyJuicyPeach

Mr Underhill lands smooth and almost creamy, with citrus notes that feel more candied than sharp—think orange blossom honey rather than fresh peel. The body is velvet-soft, no rough edges, and it finishes clean without lingering bitterness even at 45 IBUs. It's the kind of beer that doesn't demand your attention but rewards it if you're paying attention.

Pawtucket Patriot

HoppyCitrusyJuicy

Pawtucket Patriot hits with more presence right out of the gate—pine and grapefruit upfront, with a resinous undercurrent that actually *feels* like those 45 IBUs are doing work. The mouthfeel is slightly snappier, less pillowy than its counterpart, and it leaves you with a dry finish that makes you want another sip. This one's got backbone without being aggressive.

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