Foam Dr. Glossitis
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Tasting Notes
Dr. Glossitis pours with the hazy, unfiltered appearance typical of the style and leads with aromas of ripe tropical fruit — think mango, passionfruit, and citrus pith — alongside a soft doughy quality from the yeast. The flavor follows suit with a juicy, low-bitterness profile where hop character reads more fruity than resinous. Body is full and pillowy, almost milky in texture, which is a hallmark of the style. The finish is short and soft, with minimal lingering bitterness.
About the Brewery
Foam is a brewery and taproom based in Burlington, Vermont, situated along the Lake Champlain waterfront. They've built a reputation for small-batch, frequently rotating releases that lean heavily into hazy and juicy hop-forward styles, alongside some farmhouse and mixed-fermentation work. Their taproom-first model means many beers are available only on-site or in limited regional distribution, and their can label art has become a recognizable part of their identity in the Vermont craft scene.
Food Pairings
The soft, tropical fruit character here works well with spicy Thai curry, where the juicy hop sweetness tempers heat without fighting the dish. Fish tacos with mango salsa mirror the beer's fruit-forward nature and keep things light. A creamy brie or young camembert plays off the pillowy, full body in a complementary way. Grilled shrimp with citrus marinade echoes the beer's citrus notes without overwhelming them. Lighter grain bowls with avocado and pickled vegetables also hold up well, since the low bitterness won't clash with acidic components.
Style Guide
New England IPA — sometimes called hazy IPA or NEIPA — is defined by its intentionally unfiltered, opaque appearance and a hop profile that prioritizes fruit and juice over the sharp resinous bitterness associated with West Coast IPAs. The style emerged from Vermont and Massachusetts breweries in the early 2010s, with The Alchemist's Heady Topper frequently cited as a foundational example. Dry-hopping aggressively and often using oats or wheat in the grain bill produces the signature full body and smooth mouthfeel. ABV typically runs 6–8%, putting this example squarely in the middle of the range.