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Space Dust IPA

Elysian Brewing
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🌍 United States · Imperial IPA · One of 24 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

Elysian's flagship and one of the best-selling IPAs in America. Chinook bitterness anchors a wave of Citra and Amarillo dry-hop — candied grapefruit, mango sweetness, dry finish. A genuine hop bomb that somehow stays balanced.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Space Dust IPA

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation throughout. A thick, creamy head forms on the pour and clings to the glass in distinct rings as you drink, leaving clear evidence of its passage.

pale goldenbright claritydense lacingcrisp carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—candied grapefruit and tangerine zest dominate, supported by tropical stone fruit notes of mango and peach. A resinous, herbal backbone from Chinook hops adds depth without obscuring the primary fruit-forward character.

candied grapefruittropical mangoresinous Chinookstone fruit complexity

Taste

The palate opens with immediate citrus sweetness—orange marmalade and grapefruit—before a substantial, clean bitterness rolls through the mid-palate. The Citra and Amarillo dry-hop blend sustains fruity notes alongside the hop bite, maintaining balance despite the assertive IBU profile. Finish is crisp and notably dry, with minimal residual sweetness.

hoppy citrus blendclean bitternessbalanced sweetnessdry conclusion

Finish

The bitterness persists with moderate length, leaving a dry, resinous aftertaste that lingers pleasantly on the palate without becoming harsh. The 8.2% ABV remains well-integrated, adding subtle warmth without obvious alcohol burn.

persistent bitternessdry resinous aftertastewarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Space Dust IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Space Dust IPA

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Space Dust IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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