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Space Juice

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Two-row and caramel malts lay the foundation for hops, hops and more hops in Space Juice, an imperial IPA with citrus and pine notes from Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, Columbus and Ella. It comes in at 8.7% ABV and 82 IBU, from Long Trail, the Vermont brewery in Bridgewater Corners that has been brewing since 1989.

ABV
8.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter82 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop character, with pronounced citrus and pine notes from the blend of Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, Columbus and Ella.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Juice

◎ Appearance

Space Juice presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that holds and laces the glass throughout the drinking experience. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, supporting the visual presentation without appearing oversaturated. Light plays through the beer to reveal its bright, luminous quality.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character, with pronounced citrus and pine notes from the blend of Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, Columbus and Ella. Underneath the hop-forward profile lies a subtle sweet maltiness that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming the brightness of the hop bouquet. The overall impression is fresh, resinous, and inviting.

citrus-forwardpine resinnoble hopssubtle sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate bitterness and hop intensity that coats the mouth with citrus oils and dry piney notes. The underlying malt foundation of two-row and caramel malts provides caramel sweetness and body that balances the assertive bitterness without softening it. The finish builds in drying bitterness, leaving a lingering resinous quality that persists through the swallow.

assertive bitternesscitrus oilscaramel maltfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with the bitterness and pine character lingering well into the aftertaste. Mild alcohol warmth becomes apparent here, appropriate to the 8.7% ABV, adding a subtle heat that extends the experience without harshness.

dry finishpersistent bitternesswarm alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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 Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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.

Finding a similar Imperial IPA

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