Milkshake IPA
Milkshake IPAs are a contemporary sub-style of New England IPAs characterized by a thick, creamy mouthfeel achieved through the addition of lactose (milk sugar) and often vanilla, plus substantial fruit additions. They feature the hazy appearance and juicy hop character of NEIPAs while exhibiting a dessert-like sweetness and milkshake-inspired flavor profile, often incorporating ingredients like fruit purees, vanilla, and occasionally spices. This style emerged around 2015, pioneered by breweries like Tired Hands and Omnipollo, as an extension of the hazy IPA trend.