Hazy IPA (NEIPA)
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Cloudy, juicy IPA from New England in the USA. Many hops are added late and during dry hopping, and oats and wheat make the beer soft and hazy. It tastes of mango, passion fruit and citrus and has only a mild bitterness. Best drunk very fresh. Typical: 6–9 % ABV, 25–60 IBU.
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What is a hazy IPA like?
- Clear and very bitter
- Cloudy, juicy and only mildly bitter
- Dark and roasty
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Correct: Cloudy, juicy and only mildly bitter. Lots of hops go in late and as dry hops, and oats and wheat make the beer soft and hazy.
Which country does the beer style “Hazy IPA (NEIPA)” come from?
- Argentina
- Brazil
- USA
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Correct: USA. Cloudy, juicy IPA from New England in the USA.
What does calcium chloride emphasise in beer?
- Acidity
- Bitterness
- Maltiness and body
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Correct: Maltiness and body. A high chloride level makes the beer rounder and softer, ideal for hazy IPA or stout, for example.