About Imperial New England Hazy IPA

About Imperial New England Hazy IPA
Imperial New England (Hazy) IPAs, or double IPAs, are deep gold to deep amber in color, cloudy in appearance, and range in alcohol from 7.5-10%. These beers are medium-to-full bodied and are distinguished by prominent juicy, fruity, and floral American hop aromas and flavors while lacking the traditional abrasive, lingering hop bitterness of Imperial IPAs. These intense hop characteristics should be balanced by a rich malt backbone. Depending on the varieties of hops used, and the terpene influence in dry hopping, a wide range of flavors including melon, pineapple, mangom and other tropical fruits, as well as tart citrus, pepper and earthy, pine-like flavors and aromas may be encountered. They differ from other IPA styles in their unfiltered haze that can be attributed to dry-hopping, the use of high-protein grains, certain yeasts, and other brewer choices. These ales represent a challenge to brewers in terms of balance and drinkability, but have exploded in popularity in recent years with many craft breweries producing a version of the style. Starting with the recognized creator of the style, noteworthy examples of this style include: The Alchemist Heady Topper, Treehouse King Julius, Trillium Congress Street, Hill Farmstead Double Citra, and Toppling Goliath King Sue.

Top Picks for Imperial New England Hazy IPA

Toppling Goliath King Sue Double Hazy IPA
94 points
Super juicy and yet super dank and funky bitter too.
Awards: 2024 World Beer Championships - Best Imperial New England (Hazy) IPA
Tree House Brewing Company King Julius American Double IPA
94 points
A tropical citrus fruit medley without being a juice bomb balanced by savory notes; a pleasingly gentle giant.
Awards: 2023 World Beer Championships Silver Medal
Trillium Brewing Co. The Harbor Islands Double IPA
94 points
A complex fruit forward NE IPA for a summer night of contemplative tropical dreaming.
Awards: 2023 World Beer Championships Silver Medal
Ike & Oak Brewing Co. Mt. Massive Imperial New England Hazy IPA
93 points
The juiciness is deliciously off the charts with this one; it's like fresh pressed grapefruit and orange juice.
Foam Brewers Pavement Double IPA
93 points
A delicious and tropical NE IPA all day; candied fruit without the sweetness and the bitterness paired just right to keep it in balance.
Awards: 2023 World Beer Championships Bronze Medal
Tree House Brewing Company Emperor Julius Double IPA
93 points
Juicy, lush, and delicious; this is the Sunday morning breakfast beer that will keep the party going.
Awards: 2023 World Beer Championships Bronze Medal
Humble Sea Brewing Company 3 Foggy Double India Pale Ale
92 points
Super juicy, smooth, and delicious; hits the mark for a boozy and hazy orange Julius.
The Alchemist Heady Topper American Double IPA
90 points
A high octane, citrus-forward beer for hops seeking IPA lovers.
Protector Brewery Citra Juicy DIPA
85 points
A flush and lush Imperial Hazy.