The New Zealand IPA is a top-fermented beer style that stands out for the exclusive use of hops from New Zealand. It has an alcohol content that ranges between 6% and 7.5% ABV, medium-high bitterness, medium body and a generally dry finish. Its profile is fresh and fruity, but with less aggression than an American IPA.
This style is brewed with pale malts and clean yeasts that do not interfere with the hop character. The use of varieties such as Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka is common, bringing citrus and tropical notes. Fermentation is usually clean, with little presence of by-products such as esters.
It is ideal for those who prefer a modern IPA, aromatic and balanced, without excess sweetness or bitterness.
