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Cosmic Journey

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Tropical flavors of citrus and stone fruit intertwine in this hazy IPA, brewed with flaked oats and late-addition hops. It comes in at 6.8% ABV and 40 IBU, pours pale straw, and is brewed year-round. The brewery calls it a galactic voyage for the taste buds and addresses its drinkers as Space Cadets.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—ripe mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered with citrus peel brightness from the late-addition hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Journey

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale straw color with excellent clarity despite the hazy IPA designation, revealing fine suspended particles from the flaked oats. A dense, creamy head forms and maintains good Schaumhaftung down the glass. Bright carbonation is evident in steady streams of small bubbles.

pale strawcreamy headbright carbonationfine haze

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—ripe mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered with citrus peel brightness from the late-addition hops. A subtle sweetness and soft grain presence from the oat adjunct provide gentle backbone without dominating. The overall impression is inviting and approachable rather than aggressively hoppy.

tropical fruitcitrus peelstone fruitsoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and smooth, with the flaked oats delivering a creamy mouthfeel that sits at the center of the palate. Tropical and citrus flavors build through the mid-palate, complemented by subtle stone fruit undertones. The 40 IBU bitterness remains restrained and integrated, allowing the fruit character to remain the primary focus without harshness.

juicy palatecreamy mouthfeeltropical citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a dry edge that invites another sip. Residual citrus and tropical notes linger gently on the palate without lingering bitterness.

crispdry finishlingering fruit
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 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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