Modist Dreamyard 4Pk

Modist Dreamyard 4Pk is a hazy New England-style IPA from Modist Brewing Co. in Minneapolis, sold as a 4-pack at 7.1% ABV. Scoring 92/100 from Craft Beer & Brewing and a 91 on BeerAdvocate, Dreamyard has earned its reputation as one of the upper Midwest's standout hazy IPAs, built on an unconventional grain bill of 100% oats and wheat.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.1%  |  Origin: Minneapolis, Minnesota  |  Style: New England IPA  |  Brewery: Modist Brewing Co.

Production & Heritage

Modist Brewing Co. operates out of Minneapolis and was the first brewery in the Midwest to install a mash filter — a piece of equipment more common in large-scale European lager production than in American craft brewing. The mash filter allows Modist to work with grain bills that would gum up a conventional lauter tun, which is exactly why Dreamyard can be brewed entirely from oats and wheat with no barley whatsoever. The beer is hopped with Citra and Sultana varieties, contributing its signature tropical and citrus character, and left unfiltered for maximum haze and body.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe stonefruit — peach and apricot — leads the nose, followed by waves of pineapple and mango. A backdrop of fresh citrus zest ties the aromatics together without any sharp resinous bite.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy and full, with tropical mango and pineapple flavors taking center stage. Mid-palate, the all-oat-and-wheat base delivers a pillowy, almost creamy mouthfeel that cushions the citrus notes. Bitterness is restrained and supportive rather than assertive, keeping the focus squarely on fruit-forward hop expression.

Finish: Medium in length with a soft, slightly dry fade and lingering citrus pith. The thick body tapers smoothly, leaving a clean tropical impression without cloying sweetness.

How to Drink Dreamyard

Pour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to let the aromatics open up; this beer rewards a deliberate pour that builds a small head. Straight from the can on a warm day works equally well. For cocktail-adjacent serves, try a Hazy Michelada using Dreamyard's tropical profile to complement lime and hot sauce; a Beer-mosa where its mango and peach notes blend naturally with fresh orange juice at brunch; or a Hop Shandy mixed with house-made lemonade, where the soft bitterness balances tart citrus.

Best For

• Introducing a friend to the New England IPA style without overwhelming bitterness
• Summer cookouts and backyard grilling sessions
• Building a craft beer variety pack as a gift for a hop-forward beer fan
• Pairing with takeout tacos or Thai food on a weeknight

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dreamyard taste like? Dreamyard delivers an explosion of tropical fruit — primarily mango, pineapple, and peach — wrapped in a thick, pillowy mouthfeel from its all-oat-and-wheat grain bill. Bitterness stays low and approachable, making the overall impression juicy and citrus-forward.

How does Dreamyard compare to Other Half's hazy IPAs? Both Dreamyard and Other Half's hazy offerings target the same soft, juice-bomb profile, and at least one BeerAdvocate reviewer stated Dreamyard "could easily be packaged in a can from Other Half" without anyone noticing the difference. The key distinction is Dreamyard's barley-free grain bill and mash-filter production, which give it a uniquely silky texture even among top-tier New England IPAs.

Is Dreamyard good for someone new to hazy IPAs? Yes — its restrained bitterness, full body, and fruit-forward flavor make it one of the more approachable entries in the style, while still delivering enough complexity to satisfy experienced hop enthusiasts.

Where is Dreamyard made? Dreamyard is brewed at Modist Brewing Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Modist was the first Midwest brewery to use a mash filter, a key piece of technology that makes Dreamyard's unconventional grain bill possible.

What foods pair well with Dreamyard? Fish tacos, where the beer's citrus hops echo a lime squeeze; spicy Thai green curry, which the soft mouthfeel tempers; grilled shrimp, complemented by Dreamyard's tropical aromatics; sharp cheddar, whose saltiness contrasts the beer's juicy sweetness; and fresh ceviche, where the bright acidity mirrors the hop-driven citrus notes.

What sizes does Dreamyard come in? Dreamyard is commonly available as a 4-pack of cans, the standard retail format for this release.

Is Dreamyard worth the price? Dreamyard positions as a premium craft IPA, and its critical scores — 92/100 from Craft Beer & Brewing and 91 on BeerAdvocate — suggest strong value relative to other nationally recognized hazy IPAs in the same price tier.

Why Dreamyard?

The defining detail behind Dreamyard is Modist's mash filter, a piece of equipment that fewer than a handful of American craft breweries operate. That technology is what enables a grain bill of 100% oats and wheat — a combination that simply won't work in a traditional lauter tun — and produces the distinctively plush, creamy texture that sets Dreamyard apart from the crowded field of New England IPAs. A 92/100 from Craft Beer & Brewing and a Minneapolis City Pages Best of Beer win in 2018 back up what over 26,000 Untappd check-ins already suggest: this is a benchmark hazy IPA from the upper Midwest that competes comfortably at a national level.