A New England IPA is basically an American IPA that features an intense, mostly tropical fruit, hop aroma and flavour, is heavily dry hopped to the point of being hazy and has a fuller body, smoother flavour, and less perceived bitterness than other popular IPA examples. These beers typically have massive hop aroma and flavour yet aren’t very bitter. They can be incredibly hazy and many impart fruity and juicy flavours.
The New England IPA style is relatively new and it’s also known as a Hazy IPA. Its grist may include oats, wheat or other adjuncts to promote haziness. Known for a “juicy” character that’s frequently used to describe taste and aroma attributes often present in these beers which result from late, often very large, additions of hops.