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Space Cadet

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Space Cadet is a hazy IPA built on Australian hops. Galaxy and Luna drive big bursts of passion fruit, mango and citrus, with peach and a faint berry note behind them. Wheat and oat malt soften the body, the bitterness stays in the background and the finish is fresh. At 5.8 % it is stronger than the core pale ales without losing their drinkability. On the taps at the brewery since mid-2026.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachcitrusy
tropical
peach
citrusy
hoppy
berry
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with Galaxy and Luna hops, delivering bold passion fruit and mango notes, layered with citrus brightness.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Cadet

◎ Appearance

Space Cadet presents a pale golden hue with a light, hazy veil throughout—characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and retains moderate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears crisp and lively, with a fine bead rising steadily.

pale goldenhazy, fine-grainedmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with Galaxy and Luna hops, delivering bold passion fruit and mango notes, layered with citrus brightness. A softer peach character emerges beneath, accompanied by a faint berry undertone. The Malz base supports these aromatics with a subtle, clean backdrop—neither prominent nor austere.

passion fruit, mangocitrus-forwardpeach, faint berry

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, thanks to wheat and oat Malz that build a rounded, full body without heaviness. Tropical and citrus fruit flavors mirror the aroma, while bitterness—at 50 IBU—remains restrained and integrated. The mid-palate feels clean and balanced, with no sharp edges or cloying sweetness.

soft, rounded bodytropical fruit forwardrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering fruit notes that fade gradually. At 5.8% ABV, the alcohol integrates seamlessly without warming or drying the aftertaste.

fresh, cleanfruit-driven fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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

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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.

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