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Cosmic Surfer

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A collaboration with Big Grove Brewery where Citrus Surfer meets Space Camper Cosmic IPA. Pale malt, wheat and carapils make it pillowy; it radiates ripe stonefruit, grapefruit and bright orange zest, with subtle pine and a whisper of dank resin. Strata and Citra bring tropical energy, Simcoe and CTZ keep it grounded. 5.5% ABV, 28 IBU.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityorange
citrusy
fruity
orange
tropical
hoppy
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot—mingling with pronounced citrus zest of grapefruit and bright orange.
also:piney,dank,peach
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Surfer

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with pronounced haze throughout the body, revealing the beer's intentional cloudiness from wheat and in-suspension yeast. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation lifts the suspended particles, creating an inviting, pillowy visual presence.

pale goldhazy throughoutcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot—mingling with pronounced citrus zest of grapefruit and bright orange. Tropical hop character from Strata and Citra adds layered fruit depth, while Simcoe and CTZ introduce subtle pine and a whisper of resinous dank undertones. Pale malt provides a soft, clean backdrop without grain dominance.

ripe stone fruitgrapefruit and orangetropical hopssubtle pine and resin

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, the wheat and carapils lending a smooth, pillowy mouthfeel. Mid-palate develops stone fruit sweetness and citrus character, with grapefruit skin and orange zest providing brightness. Bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing resinous and piney notes to emerge as gentle counterpoint rather than dominant force, finishing with a dry, slightly herbal conclusion.

soft entrycitrus brightnessrestrained bitternessherbal dryness

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus zest and a faint resinous fade. The finish is clean and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry citrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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 Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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