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Space Cactus

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An absurdly creamy head opens onto aromas of citrus and berry, and grapefruit follows on the palate. Raw wheat and flaked oats give this hazy IPA a velvety texture and a full, soft mouthfeel. Brewed at 7.0% ABV by Grist House in Pittsburgh, its name nods to a beer that is out of this world.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruitywheat
citrusy
fruity
wheat
berry
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and grapefruit notes, followed by berry undertones that add complexity and a subtle tropical backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Cactus

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale golden hue with a SRM of 5, presenting as distinctly cloudy and opaque throughout the glass. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating excellent head retention characteristic of the style. Carbonation appears moderate, supporting the soft mouthfeel without aggressive effervescence.

pale goldenopaque hazecreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and grapefruit notes, followed by berry undertones that add complexity and a subtle tropical backdrop. Raw wheat and oat adjuncts contribute a soft, grainy quality that complements the Edelhopfen character without harsh grain alcohol aromas. The overall aromatic profile remains approachable and balanced, neither assertively bitter nor muted.

citrus, grapefruitberry, tropicalsoft grainwheat, oat

◐ Taste

Citrus and grapefruit flavors dominate the entry, transitioning into a broad, soft mid-palate where raw wheat and flaked oats create a velvety texture. The 50 IBU bitterness registers as moderate and well-integrated, providing structure without overwhelming the fruity character. Full-bodied yet smooth, the beer maintains remarkable creaminess on the palate, balancing hop bitterness with subtle berry sweetness.

citrus-forwardvelvety texturemoderate bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus notes lingering softly into the aftertaste. Refreshing qualities emerge as residual creaminess fades, leaving a balanced impression of fruit and restrained hoppy dryness.

clean finishcitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
81
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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