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Space Pope IPA

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Passionfruit and melon notes meet the clean flavors of base malt and a touch of crystal malt for depth in this 7.3% IPA. Space Pope IPA, a Cigar City brew from Tampa, is hopped with an astronomical amount of Mosaic, Citra, CTZ and Galaxy, and it is named for a pontiff whose ecclesiastical jurisdiction covers the entire universe.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalfruity
hoppy
tropical
fruity
clean
citrusy
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant passionfruit and melon notes, supported by citrus highlights from the Citra and Galaxy hops.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Pope IPA

◎ Appearance

Medium golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good adhesion to the glass, leaving delicate lacing as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

golden, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant passionfruit and melon notes, supported by citrus highlights from the Citra and Galaxy hops. Beneath the fruit-forward top notes lies a subtle malty foundation with gentle caramel undertones, creating a well-rounded bouquet. A touch of herbal resin adds complexity without overshadowing the tropical character.

passionfruit, meloncitrus, tropicalherbal resin

◐ Taste

Entry brings clean malt sweetness with caramel depth, transitioning into a pronounced hoppy mid-palate dominated by tropical and citrus notes. The bitterness builds gradually to a moderate level, integrating rather than asserting dominance over the fruit-driven character. Resinous qualities emerge through the finish, adding textural interest and preventing the beer from becoming cloying.

malt-forward entrytropical hops, moderate bitterdry resin finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering citrus and light resinous notes on the palate. The aftertaste remains crisp and dry, leaving a clean impression without harsh bitterness.

crisp, drylingering citrus
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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