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Cosmic Crown

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Pineapple, bubblegum, dried flowers and a hint of black pepper greet the nose; overripe banana, red apple and lime leaf esters follow, with poundcake-like malt, pepper-like spiciness and herbaceous bitterness in support. Cosmic Crown is a 9% Belgian-style Strong Golden Ale that pairs Galaxy hops with Belgian yeast and belongs to Cigar City's year-round lineup.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicybanana
fruity
spicy
banana
herbal
bubblegum
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit and tropical impressions—ripe pineapple and overripe banana lead, supported by subtle bubblegum sweetness and dried floral notes.
also:malty,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Crown

◎ Appearance

Cosmic Crown presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The beer displays lively carbonation with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body, creating an inviting visual presence.

golden-yellowclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit and tropical impressions—ripe pineapple and overripe banana lead, supported by subtle bubblegum sweetness and dried floral notes. Belgian yeast character weaves throughout, bringing herbal and peppery spice alongside a light grassiness from the Galaxy hops, while a delicate poundcake-like maltiness provides aromatic backbone.

pineapplebanana estersBelgian yeastdried flowersblack pepper

◐ Taste

The palate enters fruity and full, with banana and red apple esters mingling with lime leaf herbaceousness and subtle bubblegum sweetness. A peppery spiciness builds through the mid-palate, supported by soft poundcake malt and gentle herbaceous bitterness; at 9% ABV, the alcohol presence adds warmth without harshness. The finish balances fruity esters against crisp, earthy hop bitterness and lingering spice.

fruitybanana-forwardpeppery spiceherbal bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is of moderate length, with fading fruit esters and a persistent peppery, herbaceous dryness that refreshes the palate. A subtle malty sweetness lingers briefly before the noble bitterness takes hold, leaving a clean, slightly warming aftertaste.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Golden Ale

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