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Original Beer Company Cosmos Ale

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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
PaceSession

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
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfruity
citrusy
clean
fruity
peach
mineral
honey
Aroma
The nose is bright and sophisticated, leading with fresh citrus notes—particularly yuzu and green grape—that speak to the champagne yeast influence.
also:floral
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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