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Cosmic Crush

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Galaxy, Mosaic and Harlequin hops drive this double NEIPA: intense tropical and stone fruit aromas, with ripe peaches, juicy blueberries, fresh pineapple and a hint of raspberry. A soft, pillowy mouthfeel wraps it all up. Brewed in Loanhead, it lands at 7.0 % ABV and a low 20 IBU. A double takes the New England style up in strength.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
hoppy
juicy
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with striking tropical fruit intensity: ripe pineapple, stone fruit peach, and juicy blueberry dominate the forefront.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Crush

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a hazy, turbid presentation characteristic of the New England style. A generous white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation threads rise steadily through the body.

pale goldenhazy, opaquepersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with striking tropical fruit intensity: ripe pineapple, stone fruit peach, and juicy blueberry dominate the forefront. Galaxy, Mosaic, and Harlequin hops layer in fresh citrus and subtle raspberry notes, creating a complex, fruit-forward bouquet with minimal earthy or herbal undertones. The aromatic profile is clean and vibrant, driven entirely by hop character.

intense tropicalripe peach and blueberryfresh pineapplehop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, with stone fruit and berry flavors flowing immediately across the tongue. A creamy, pillowy mouthfeel dominates the mid-palate, lending a full body that belies the moderate 7% ABV. Low bitterness (20 IBU) remains restrained, allowing the tropical and fruity notes to persist without astringency, while subtle citrus notes emerge on the finish.

creamy, pillowy texturejuicy berry and peachlow bitternesssmooth, full-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the fruity hop character fading gracefully into a soft, slightly dry aftertaste. No harsh bitterness lingers; instead, a whisper of peach and citrus remains on the palate.

dry, clean finishshort to medium lengthfruity fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Double NEIPA

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What is a Double NEIPA?

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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