NEIPA Reviews
A NEIPA (New England IPA) is a style brewed for more fruit aroma and flavor with less bitterness. Softer and fuller than West Coast or pale ale styles
Beer Tree (NY) Velcro Walls. A 7.1% NEIPA
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2 hops ( Mosaic and Galaxy)
Hazy pour and thickly laced head. Fruited aroma. Lightly carbonated. Flavors of pineapple and melon with possibly papaya mixed together in a soft wrap with a minimal amount of bittering.
An interesting NEIPA as some of the usual hops we expect are absent. This offering is a refreshing change by utilizing only Mosaic and Galaxy, 2 hops that pair well together without competing for dominance.
Mast landing/Finback Sea People NEIPA 6.9%
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4 Hops (Citra Dynaboost, hyperboost, Simcoe cryo & Chinook)
A dank & deep aroma that doesn't materialize into the body. While remaining "full" , flavors take the stage with enhanced orange & tangerine notes. Bittering is minimal with Chinook providing the above. A nuanced West Coast woody nature begins & ends each sip. All aspects mellow as you go.
A fuller NEIPA offering than most but this also comes with more enhanced flavor.
Cushwa (MD) Chapel Sins NEIPA 6.7%
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2 hops ( Krush & Motueka)
Neutral aroma. A visually thick offering that doesn't tell the story. Minimal bittering gives hops the opportunity to provide contributions of light peach & orange blended into an herbal woody base Softens through mid sip & ends lightly flavor dominant.
Motueka is a tricky hop that can dominate a craft but here it doesn't overwhelm as much as balance out with a subtle presence throughout.
True to the NEIPA style.
Aurora (NY) Rakua Royale NEIPA 7.5%
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3 hops (Nelson, Rakua & Southern Cross) Rakua sub zero Kief DH'D
Sub Zero Kief is a liquid form added when DH'ing to enhance flavor & aroma.
Soft fruited aroma. Very light carbonation. A heavier backbone envelopes flavors primarily grape that dominates. Southern Cross adds a nuanced flavor layer & light bittering that remains throughout. Softer in all aspects for a NEIPA & not as carbonated but well done & can appeal to all camps.
Cushwa (MD) Literally figuratively NEIPA 6.8%
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3 hops (Motueka, Simcoe & Mosaic)
Mellow fruit & lighty dirty aroma. Soft backbone is propped up with medium carbonation & bittering. A bottom layer compliments of Motueka lays in a woody presence with light Simcoe bittering & Mosaic providing the heavy flavor lift which is dominant. Balance is even between all hops though Flavor is center stage.
Another Cushwa that is as always enjoyable.
Beer Tree (NY) Broken Compass Double NEIPA 8.3%
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2 hops (Mosaic Cryo & Citra)
All citrus fruit aroma leads you into this playful offering. Flavor is the overriding contribution. Smooth backbone boosts orange & pineapple flavors which brighten as this warms. Just enough layers of bittering & herbal notes to create the blend for a NEIPA. Cryo & doubling of the hops gives this more flavor. The 8.3% is a nice added kick.
Prison City (NJ) Linus loves Juicy NEIPA 6.5%
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2 hops (Mosaic & El Dorado)
Orange citrus aroma with initial Mosaic bittering that gives way to all flavor contributions. Body is soft bringing a nice feel & keeps carbonation in check. Not to warm & not to cold enhances balance & flavor & still provides the earthy Mosaic backround in the finish.
District96 (NY) Green Jacket 6.5%
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Fruited aroma. Flavors are citrus, orange primarily. Smoothly balanced between flavor, bittering & body. A lightly herbal ending brings the offering home with a signature District 96 bittering aspect.
Softens with every sip & becomes more impressive as it warms.
Little House (CT) Rare Candy NEIPA 6.4%
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2 hops (Citra & Simcoe)
Fruited aroma with a subtle bittering note. The same bittering greets you at sip beginning but flavors become dominant those being citrus & orange primarily. Bittering is just right for balance throughout to offering. Body helps all aspects start to finish. A light earthy note mixes into each sip end.
Colder was preferred for a true NEIPA experience.
Beer Tree (NY) Art of Balance 7.1%
1 hop (Citra) Wheat & oat malt.
This is an easy review.
Full citrus flavor of orange. Super soft body with medium carbonation & bittering. Holding the sip brightens the flavor which gets better as you go.
Simply put, this is a completely balanced craft which should appeal to all camps. Well done.
Aurora (NY) Super Sauvin 6%
Cool fermented. Super Sauvin (Whirlpooled) & German noble hops. Thiolized yeast
Aroma of the Sauvin hop with a hint of the noble hops addition. Medium carbonation. Malt influence is recognized throughout but remains a backround contributor to falvor. Complete grape aspect & minimzed bittering. The influences of the noble hops kick in at each sip end providing a balanced clean & light ending.
A NEIPA for those camps who prefer less bittering but worth a try by any craft fan.
Eight & Sand (NJ) IPA #2 6.2%
2 hops ( Citra & Mosaic) 3 sip rule ...
Lightly tart & mildly bitter beginning. Light in body with subdued carbonation. Flavor notes of melon, grapefruit & citrus mixes with bittering creating a very subtle blend. Mosaic's earthy aspect dominates this offering. A spicy note ends each sip.
While there are different flavor aspects imparted than what is normally expected the usual flavor profiles come forward as the craft warms.
This offering leans more toward fans of a true IPA.
Slack Tide (NJ) Counter Current 6.5%
Lupulin powder is used in this craft.
Fruit & pine aromas jump out for a nice start. Lightly tangy beginning that gives way to multiple fruit contributions & light bittering. A soft body keeps flavors in front start to finish. All aspects blend together with no interruption in balance.
A well crafted offering that fans in this camp will want to try.
Mighty Squirrel (MA) Cloud Candy 6.5% DDH
3 hops (Amarillo, Mosaic & Citra)
Popular NEIPA hops with a little twist being a nutty fruit aroma & lightly dry. Somewhat tart beginning (3 sip rule) with medium bittering that blends intp hop flavors and all remains blended. Orange,tangerine & light tropical aspects are primary with orange being prominent. All others layer underneath. Bittering is in check with DDHing
Mighty Squirrel (MA) Double Cloud Candy 7.8%
DDH Double NEIPA
3 hops (Mosaic Amarillo and Citra)
Orange aroma jumps out immediately. Smooth fruit flavors continually mix with light bittering and carbonation. Orange flavor is dominant and comes close to the actual taste of an orange. Slight floral notes wrap around the sip add to the bouquet this craft becomes. Subtle notes of other flavors peek out and all mix with a nice dirty Mosaic ending and take a final fruit flavor bow. This craft will go out the door fast.
Beer Tree (NY) Days of Sun 7.2%
Light earthy aroma and a hint of upcoming flavors. Earthy Mosaic and Cascade bittering starts us off and immediately mix with all 3 iterations of Mosaic bringing out full fruit aspects that remain throughout each sip/ Carbonation is semi medium and blends everything together. Complete balance start to finish. A well done NEIPA that deserves your attention