Beyond the Haze
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Tasting Notes
Typical of a well-executed Hazy IPA, expect a pronounced aroma of tropical fruit — ripe mango, passionfruit, and citrus peel — with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that carries those flavors through to a gently bitter, smooth finish. The haze comes from suspended yeast and protein, which rounds out the body and mutes any sharp hop edges. Bitterness stays low and integrated rather than assertive, letting the fruity, almost juicy character stay front and center. The finish trails off clean without the resinous bite associated with West Coast styles.
About the Brewery
Keg & Lantern Brewing is based in Brooklyn, New York, operating out of a taproom space that serves both the local neighborhood and beer tourists drawn to the borough's dense craft scene. The brewery maintains a rotating tap list with an emphasis on approachable modern styles alongside occasional seasonal releases. No additional details about founding date or broader distribution history are well documented beyond their New York footprint.
Food Pairings
Spicy Thai curry pairs well here because the soft, fruity hop character tempers heat without fighting it. Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's tropical notes and keep the pairing cohesive. A creamy burrata with fresh herbs bridges the beer's lush mouthfeel naturally. Fish and chips work because the low bitterness cuts lightly through fried fat without overwhelming delicate white fish. Mild soft cheeses — chèvre or fresh mozzarella — complement the juicy, low-resin profile without competing with it.
Style Guide
Hazy IPA, sometimes called New England IPA or NEIPA, is defined by its intentionally turbid appearance, low bitterness, and intensely juicy hop aroma derived from late and dry-hop additions rather than bittering additions early in the boil. The style emerged from Vermont and New England breweries in the early 2010s, with Alchemist Brewery's Heady Topper widely credited as a catalyst for the movement. ABVs typically fall between 6% and 8%, distinguishing it from session variants. Compared to West Coast IPAs, Hazy IPAs prioritize aroma and softness over the dry, resinous bitterness that characterizes that earlier American style.