Beer Review: Other Half Dream In Green Oat Cream IPA
Other Half Brewing Company has long been a vanguard of the hazy IPA movement, and Dream In Green represents a masterclass in their specialized “Oat Cream” approach. This 6.2% ABV New England IPA leans heavily on a grain bill featuring massive amounts of oats and wheat, rounded out with a touch of milk sugar (lactose). The result is a showcase of Southern Hemisphere and classic Pacific Northwest hops, engineered specifically for a smooth, dessert-adjacent mouthfeel without pushing into double IPA alcohol levels.
Appearance
Dream In Green pours a dense, completely opaque, pale straw yellow to light peach color. It builds a thick, frothy, bright white head with solid retention, leaving a beautiful pattern of sticky, webbed lacing along the sides of the glass as it slowly recedes.
Aroma
The aromatic profile is highly expressive and tropical, driven by a deliberate hop combination of Citra, Motueka, and Wai-iti. Immediate notes of bright lychee and zesty lime peel lead the bouquet. As it opens up, it reveals a sweeter fruit medley of ripe papaya, cantaloupe, and candied orange peel, all underpinned by a soft, pillowy, sweet cream note from the lactose.
Palate
Up front, the flavor delivers an immediate punch of juicy, bright lychee and fresh citrus zest. The mid-palate introduces richer tropical elements, bringing forward notes of sweet papaya, mango, and a hint of berry sweetness. Rather than finishing with a sharp, resinous bite, the hop profile is balanced by the smooth, bready sweetness of the heavy oat base, keeping the overall bitterness remarkably low and clean.
Mouthfeel
Texture is the defining hallmark of this style. Thanks to the lactose and a grain bill consisting of over 50% oats, it features a remarkably full, velvety, and creamy body that punches well above its moderate 6.2% ABV. Carbonation is medium-soft, providing just enough lift to keep the thick, silky heft of the beer from feeling overly heavy or sludge-like on the tongue.
Finish
It finishes with a soft, semi-dry smoothness. A gentle, lingering kiss of citrus peel and damp pine provides a necessary contrast to the sweet cream texture, leaving a clean, fruity, and approachable aftertaste that invites another sip.
Summary
- Style: Hazy Oat Cream IPA
- Brewery: Other Half Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY)
- ABV: 6.2%
- Hops: Citra, Motueka, Wai-iti
- Adjuncts: Oats, Wheat, Lactose Sugar
Other Half’s Dream In Green perfectly captures the essence of a modern, pillowy, lower-ABV hazy IPA. By utilizing a heavy hand of oats and a touch of milk sugar, they successfully buffer the vibrant, tropical, and lime-forward notes of the hop bill, creating a highly drinkable, dessert-soft tropical treat.
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