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Interstellar Galactic IPA

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A big West Coast-style IPA brewed only with Galaxy hops, a variety from Australia. It began when the brewery invited homebrewer Joe Yoder, whose setup is called Interstellar Galactic Brewery, to brew a 500-gallon batch with his crew. After much dry hopping the aroma shows tropical fruit and a touch of dankness, and the body is light and sharp.

ABV
7.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
dank
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—primarily mango and passionfruit from the Galaxy hops—layered with subtle herbal and resinous dankness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Interstellar Galactic IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a light, transparent body and bright clarity. A creamy white head forms readily and maintains solid lacing around the glass as you drink. Effervescence is brisk and well-integrated, suggesting firm carbonation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—primarily mango and passionfruit from the Galaxy hops—layered with subtle herbal and resinous dankness. A delicate pine undertone emerges as the beer warms, while the Malz character remains restrained and clean beneath the hop expression.

tropical fruitresinous danknesspine undertonesclean Malz base

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and sharp, with Galaxy's tropical character—citrus and stone fruit—balanced against a resinous, moderately herbaceous bitterness. The body stays lean and crisp throughout the mid-palate, allowing the hoppy character to dominate without harshness. Finishing bitterness is dry and structured rather than aggressive.

tropical citrusresinous bitternesslean bodysharp and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with a persistent dryness and subtle piney resin that fades gradually. A soft herbal bitterness remains on the palate well after swallowing.

dry finishpersistent resinherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About West Coast IPA

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What is a West Coast IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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