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Galactic Matter

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Juicy and hazy, with peach and citrus flavours, this IPA at 7.0% is sold as interstellar juice. The can promises a supernova galaxy of hops and calls it a cosmic hazy IPA.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
juicypeachcitrusy
juicy
peach
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical notes—ripe peach skin and citrus zest dominate the foreground.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Galactic Matter

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, creating an opaque, cloudy presentation characteristic of the style. A dense, cream-colored head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Moderate carbonation visible as fine streams rising through the suspension.

pale goldhazy throughoutpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical notes—ripe peach skin and citrus zest dominate the foreground. Beneath lies a restrained floral and herbal character from noble hops, with soft malt undertones providing a neutral, slightly sweet foundation. No notable yeast esters or phenolics interfere.

peach, citrusfloral, herbalsoft malt base

◐ Taste

Juicy entry with candied peach and orange pith leading the palate. Mid-palate shows balanced bitterness at 50 IBU—clean and moderately assertive without harshness. The malt backbone remains light and slightly doughy, allowing hop character to remain central. Finishes with residual sweetness tempered by gentle, lingering herbal bite.

juicy, fruitybalanced bitternesslight malt body

◑ Finish

Clean, moderately dry finish with stone fruit notes fading into a subtle herbal and piney aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gradually, leaving a refreshing, juicy impression on the palate.

dry finishherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, juicy, peach character as Galactic Matter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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