New England-Hazy IPA
- Originated in Vermont and New England area, pioneered by breweries like The Alchemist and Tree House
- Unfiltered and opaque appearance, often bright orange to golden straw in color
- Soft, pillowy mouthfeel from oats and wheat included in the grain bill
- Emphasis on intense juicy, tropical fruit hop flavors over bitterness
- Hop additions late in the boil and dry hopping create massive hop aroma
- Low bitterness around 30-50 IBUs allows fruit hop flavors to shine
- Brewed with fruity yeast strains that add complexity
- Hop varieties like Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy provide mango, pineapple, peach flavors
- Low residual sweetness balances the lack of bitterness
- Best consumed fresh, as the hop character drops off quickly
- Creamy, smooth, and hazy mouthfeel is signature trait
- Criticized by some as not adhering to IPA tradition, but hugely popular currently
- Also known as Vermont-style IPA, East Coast IPA
- Beers like Heady Topper and Julius pioneered and popularized the style
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