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Original Beer Company Cosmos Ale

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🌍 South Korea · Sparkling Ale · One of 3 Sparkling Ales in hopIQ

A crystal-clear golden sparkling ale fermented with champagne yeast — carbonation fine-beaded, mouthfeel silky, finish dry and clipped. Fresh yuzu citrus meets Korean mountain pepper (초피, Sansho), which leaves a soft warm tingle rather than actual heat. Named 2023 WBA Style Winner and awarded AIBA Gold in 2025 — this beer sits closer to a dry sparkling wine than a craft ale, and belongs in a flute rather than a pint glass.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards 2025
Style Winner · 2023
World Beer Awards 2023
Sparkling Ale
Silver · 2023
International Beer Challenge 2023
Gold · 2024
European Beer Star 2024
Finest Selection · 2024
Meininger's Finest Selection 2024
Gold — Australian International Beer Awards 2025
Style Winner — World Beer Awards 2023 (Sparkling Ale)
Silver — International Beer Challenge 2023
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive

Beer DNA

Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sparkling Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
mineral
peach
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About Sparkling Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sparkling Ale?

Sparkling Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Sparkling Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, clean, fruity character as Original Beer Company Cosmos Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Sparkling Ales in hopIQ

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original Beer Company Cosmos Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original Beer Company Cosmos Ale

Appearance

Cosmos presents a brilliant, transparent golden hue with exceptional clarity that showcases its refined character. The beer displays lively, persistent carbonation with a delicate white head that demonstrates excellent retention. The overall presentation is clean and elegant, befitting its wine-inspired profile.

brilliant goldencrystal cleareffervescentfine white head

Aroma

The nose is bright and sophisticated, leading with fresh citrus notes—particularly yuzu and green grape—that speak to the champagne yeast influence. Subtle honeyed grain undertones provide a refined backbone without overwhelming the delicate fruit character. The aromatic profile is crisp and clean, inviting further exploration.

yuzu citrusgreen grapehoneyed grainfresh floral

Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry showcasing effervescent brightness and subtle honey sweetness from quality grain. Mid-palate develops gentle citrus notes with a refined grain character, maintaining excellent balance throughout. The low IBU (16) ensures bitterness is merely a whisper, allowing the delicate flavors to shine without harshness.

light-bodiedcrisp citrushoneyed maltbalanced sweetness

Finish

Cosmos concludes with a remarkably clean, dry finish that refreshes the palate without lingering heavily. The effervescence carries the flavors through cleanly, leaving a subtle honeyed memory and inviting another sip.

clean dryrefreshinglight aftertaste
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
85
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