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Space Probe Orange

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Space Probe Orange is the orange creamsicle version of Space Probe Blue, Laughing Sun's Berliner Weisse. It is effervescent with a crisp, dry finish and a clean lactic sourness. Large additions of orange, tangerine and mango give the beer an orange hue and go well with its creamy mouthfeel. It has been sold at the brewery and at bottle shops.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangesour
citrusy
orange
sour
tropical
clean
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh orange and tangerine character, supported by soft tropical mango notes that emerge on the second inhale.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Probe Orange

◎ Appearance

A pale, luminous orange hue dominates the glass, achieved through substantial citrus adjunct additions. The beer presents excellent clarity with fine, persistent carbonation that builds a delicate white head. Tight Schaumhaftung clings to the sides, leaving a clean track as you drink.

pale orangebrightfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh orange and tangerine character, supported by soft tropical mango notes that emerge on the second inhale. A gentle creamy sweetness underlies the citrus without dominating, while the clean lactic sourness adds a subtle fermented edge. No aggressive hop or malt presence; the aromatics remain fruit-forward and inviting.

orange, tangerinetropical mangocreamy sweetnessclean lactic

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with orange and citrus flavors coating the palate immediately. The mid-palate reveals a balanced creamy mouthfeel that rounds the sharper edges, while dry lactic sourness builds gently without becoming aggressively tart. Bitterness is minimal (10 IBU), allowing the adjuncts and fermentation character to shine; the finish remains clean and food-friendly.

citrus-forwardcreamy mouthfeeldry sournessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering orange notes fading into a clean, tart aftertaste. No astringency or cloying residue; the beer concludes with the same brightness it arrived with.

dry finishclean lactic aftertastebright
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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