New England, United States
The Alchemist
Vermont brewery whose Heady Topper is generally credited with originating the hazy, soft, aroma-driven New England IPA.
Why it matters
Heady Topper is the beer the entire hazy IPA category traces back to, and its instruction to drink from the can rather than pour is part of the folklore.
Details
| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Where | New England, United States |
| Status | Operating |
Reference beers
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Styles it is associated with
- New England IPA — Hazy, soft and intensely aromatic: tropical and stone fruit hop character with deliberately low bitterness and a full, juicy body.
- Double IPA — IPA scaled up: more strength, more hops and more bitterness, while staying dry enough to remain drinkable.
Traditions
- American craft brewing — The post-1980 American movement built on intense hop character, reinterpretation of European styles, and rapid categorical change.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-16.