Emphasizing hop aroma and flavor without bracing bitterness, the New England IPA leans heavily on late and dry hopping techniques to deliver a bursting juicy, tropical hop experience. The skillful balance of technique and ingredient selection, often including the addition of wheat or oats, lends an alluring haze to this popular take on the American IPA.
New England IPA
Category: India Pale Ales
Food Pairings
- Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin
- Goat Blue
- Macha Creme Brulee
Commercial Examples
- Juicy Bits, Weldworks Brewing Co.
- Juice Box, Great Notion Brewing
- Double Moonage, Cellarmaker Brewing
Appearance
Clarity
Hazy
Carbonation (Visual)
N/A
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Noticeable
Hop
Medium-high to very high hop aroma and flavor are present, with attributes typical of hops from any origin. Descriptors such as "juicy" are often used to describe the taste and aroma hop-derived attributes present in these beers.
Malt
Neutral, grainy, biscuit
Esters
Peach
Phenols
Not common to style
Sensations
Body
Soft to Mouth-coating
Carbonation
Low
Finish Length
Medium
Attenuation
Medium - High
Ingredients
Hops
Citra, Mosaic, Velma
Malt
A variety of English and American base malts can be used
Water
Chloride additions possible
Yeast
Ale
