Beer style
Best hops for NEIPA
New England IPA - hazy, fruity, low bitterness. Defined by intense tropical and citrus aroma, a soft mouthfeel and minimal bittering hopping.
Typical ABV
6.0–7.5%
Typical IBU
40–55
Alpha acid range
10.0–17.0%
Dominant purpose
Dual purpose
Recommended hops for NEIPA
7
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Mosaic
USADual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassy+9
Galaxy
AustraliaDual purpose2009IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3
Nelson Sauvin
New ZealandAroma2000Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid10–13%
Beta acid5–8%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapes+1
Simcoe
USADual purpose2000IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruit+5
El Dorado
USADual purpose2010IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL
FruityTropicalPearWatermelon+2
Azacca
USADual purpose2013IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
How to brew NEIPA
Focus on dry hopping during active fermentation and after. Use low-flocculation yeasts (London III, Verdant) for haze. Minimal kettle bitterness - most hops go into whirlpool and dry hop.