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Space Dust IPA

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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
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—candied grapefruit and tangerine zest dominate, supported by tropical stone fruit notes of mango and peach.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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 Imperial IPA

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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.

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