Although they are functionally synonymous in today's market, Hazy IPA operates as the broad morphological category that standardises the sensory attributes born from the regional New England (NEIPA) archetype.
A Hazy IPA is a hazy pale beer, with intense fruit flavours and aromas, a smooth body and a silky mouthfeel. With less perceived bitterness than traditional IPAs, but more than NEIPAs.
NEIPA (New England IPA) is a variant of American IPA distinguished by its opaque appearance, intensely fruity flavours and hop aromas reminiscent of tropical fruit and citrus, and more restrained bitterness compared with classic IPAs. This style emerged in the New England region of the United States around the beginning of the 2010s and quickly became popular worldwide.
The emphasis on late hop additions, especially dry hopping, with hops that have tropical-fruit qualities, gives the "juicy" character for which this style is known.
So then: is a NEIPA the same as a Hazy IPA?
Some say they are the same, and some disagree: according to the BJCP, yes. Both are characterised by opacity and an intensely fruity flavour profile. However, today Hazies do not focus on eliminating bitterness, while maintaining the rest of the NEIPA characteristics (more focused on a smooth balance of flavours and less intense bitterness). In addition, a Hazy IPA tends to have a more robust body and an even creamier texture than a NEIPA.
Where to buy craft Hazy IPA and NEIPA online? The juiciest selection with urgent shipping.
You have the largest selection of craft Hazy IPA and New England IPA available right now: classic NEIPAs, Double Hazy IPA, Hazy Session IPA and QIPA. All with real stock, no-surprise prices and fast shipping throughout mainland Spain. Whether this is your first contact with hazy and juicy IPAs or you are looking for the most aromatic and tropical versions on the market, you will find what you need here.
Buy NEIPA online: the legacy of John Kimmich and Vermont
When you buy NEIPA online at Mascraft, you acquire a style that redefined modern craft in the early 2000s. The style was born in New England, specifically in Vermont, where brewers such as John Kimmich began experimenting with techniques that reduced bitterness while boosting the fruity profile through intensive use of aromatic hops. Heady Topper by The Alchemist, launched in 2003, is considered the absolute pioneer that defined these characteristics: visual opacity, explosive fruit profile and moderate bitterness that allows a silky mouthfeel.
Buy Hazy IPA online: haze and fruit saturation
If you are looking to buy Hazy IPA online, you will find beers where haze is not just aesthetic, but the result of using cereals such as oats and wheat, which provide body and a silky sensation. Although the term is often used interchangeably with NEIPA, Hazy IPA can present somewhat more variable and robust bitterness, while always keeping dominant notes of mango, pineapple, passion fruit and citrus achieved through dry-hopping. At Mascraft, we work with recent batches from Spain, Europe and America, guaranteeing that each reference preserves the critical freshness this style demands.
Freshness logistics: storage and urgent shipping
Hazy IPAs are the most fragile style in the current landscape because of their extreme sensitivity to temperature. For this reason, at Mascraft we store all our references under constant cold storage and prioritise urgent shipping to prevent aromas from fading or the product from oxidising. When you buy sour or hoppy beers from us, you ensure that the tropical "juice" profile designed by the brewer reaches your glass intact, maintaining all its original aromatic intensity.
Why is bitterness lower than in traditional IPAs?
This is due to the "hidden bitterness" generated by late-hopping (late addition) and dry-hopping (cold addition) techniques. By adding hops after the boil, brewers extract the essential oils responsible for fruity aroma and flavour without isomerising the compounds that create the sharp bitterness of classic IPAs.
How important are oats and wheat in the recipe?
These cereals are fundamental for texture and appearance. They provide proteins that not only contribute to the characteristic haze or "cloudiness", but also give the beer a creamier texture and full body that balances the aromatic hop explosion.
At what temperature should these beers be served?
To appreciate the complexity of American hops such as Citra or Mosaic, we recommend serving fresh but not excessively cold, allowing tropical aromas to volatilise correctly in the glass while maintaining the body's silkiness.
