Gastropub in Burlington, VT

These days, you can’t walk into a brewery taproom without seeing at least one New England IPA on offer. Juicy, bitter, and bursting with tropical fruit flavors, the New England or hazy IPA substyle took off in the mid-2010s and went on to define nearly a decade of craft brewing. Yet, in a world where hazy IPAs can be found in nearly every corner of the country, there’s one that stands out from the pack and has maintained a rabid following: Heady Topper. But what is it that has allowed this beer to achieve its cult-like status?

If you come across a four-pack in the wild, buy it immediately.