Tens of Hundreds
1 log on Brewskipotatoes
Tasting Notes
Expect a soft, pillowy aroma built around ripe tropical fruit — mango, passionfruit, maybe a hint of guava — with a dank, resinous edge underneath. On the palate, the bitterness stays low and rounded rather than sharp, letting the fruit-forward hop character do the talking over a full, slightly creamy body. The finish is gentle and warm without being sweet, with just enough bitterness to keep things grounded. For a 7% beer it drinks deceptively smoothly, which is very much by design with this style.
About the Brewery
Other Half Brewing is based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014, and has become one of the most influential breweries in the modern hazy IPA movement. They built their reputation on heavily hopped, small-batch releases that draw serious lines at their taproom and generate strong secondary-market demand. Their can releases and collaborations are closely followed by hop-heads nationwide, and they've since expanded with additional locations and a blending program.
Food Pairings
The soft bitterness and tropical hop profile here work well with spicy Thai curry, where the fruit notes mirror the dish's aromatics and cool the heat without clashing. A rich, creamy burrata or fresh mozzarella lets the beer's body match the fat while the hops provide contrast. Grilled shrimp with citrus seasoning echoes the beer's brighter fruit notes. Mild, washed-rind cheeses like Taleggio are a natural match, as their funkiness plays off the dank, resinous undertone without overpowering the hop character.
Style Guide
Hazy IPA — sometimes called New England IPA or NEIPA — is defined by its intentionally cloudy appearance, low to moderate bitterness, and pronounced tropical or citrus hop aroma produced through heavy dry-hopping and specific yeast strains. The style emerged from New England breweries in the early 2010s, with The Alchemist's Heady Topper often cited as a foundational example. It differs from West Coast IPA primarily in its softer bitterness, fuller body, and emphasis on aroma over the clean, drier finish that defines the West Coast approach. ABV typically runs from about 6% to 8%.