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Cosmic Trucker IPA

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Big, pungent tropical fruit juice, led by pineapple and mango, meets white grape in this New England-style hazy IPA. The body is soft and the bitterness low. Phantasm, Cascade and Citra hops are fermented with Cosmic Punch yeast, brewed by Good People in Birmingham, Alabama.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
Pungent tropical fruit dominates the nose, with distinct pineapple and mango leading the charge.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Trucker IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a soft, diffuse haze throughout the body. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and even.

pale strawhazy throughoutpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Pungent tropical fruit dominates the nose, with distinct pineapple and mango leading the charge. White grape notes add an unexpected bright, crisp layer beneath the fruit-forward profile. Edible and inviting, with clean fermentation character from the Cosmic Punch yeast.

pineapple, mangowhite grapetropical juiceclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors immediately apparent across the palate. Mango and pineapple persist through the mid-palate alongside subtle white grape character. Bitterness is restrained and refined, never harsh, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain the focal point.

juicy entrytropical forwardsoft bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with fruit notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. A subtle creamy texture lingers gently on the palate.

clean faderefreshingmedium dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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