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Tasting Notes
Expect a soft, pillowy aroma built around tropical and stone fruit — think mango, peach, and a faint citrus rind — with a low undercurrent of dank, resinous hops. On the palate, the body is full and almost creamy from the heavy oat and wheat bill typical of the style, with a juicy fruit-forward flavor that leans sweet before a gentle, low-bitterness finish. The bitterness doesn't linger; instead, it fades into a faint herbal note. It's an approachable but well-saturated hop experience.
About the Brewery
Kings County Brewers Collective, known as KCBC, operates out of Bushwick, Brooklyn, and has been part of the borough's dense craft brewing scene since around 2016. They share a large industrial taproom space and are known for a rotating, hop-forward lineup with an emphasis on hazy and juicy IPAs, alongside occasional experimental and adjunct-driven releases. They have a strong local following and are a solid representative of the modern Brooklyn craft scene.
Food Pairings
Spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes work well here because the beer's soft fruit sweetness tempers heat without competing with aromatics. A grilled chicken sandwich with mango salsa plays directly into the tropical hop character and keeps everything in the same flavor lane. Fish tacos with a lime crema offer a bright, acidic contrast that the low-bitterness body can absorb cleanly. Fresh cheeses like burrata or mild chèvre match the creamy mouthfeel and don't overwhelm the delicate hop aromatics.
Style Guide
Hazy IPAs — also called New England IPAs or NEIPAs — are defined by their intentionally unfiltered, opaque appearance and a brewing process that prioritizes aroma and juiciness over bitterness. They're built on large additions of late-hopped and dry-hopped varieties like Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro, and typically incorporate oats or wheat for a fuller, softer body. The style emerged from Vermont in the mid-2010s, largely popularized by The Alchemist's Heady Topper, and spread rapidly nationwide. Unlike West Coast IPAs, which lead with firm bitterness and resin, hazies subordinate bitterness in favor of fruit-forward aroma and a lush, almost smoothie-like texture.