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Interstellar IPA

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Citrus and stone fruit flavours from a combination of Citra, Amarillo and Motueka hops. Interstellar IPA from Tuatara runs at 6.1% ABV and comes in six pack cans and on keg. The brewery pitches it as one piece of the cosmic puzzle for anyone who has looked up at the stars at night to contemplate the meaning of the universe.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
orange
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus notes—fresh lemon and bitter orange peel—layered with stone fruit character from the Amarillo and Motueka hops.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Interstellar IPA

◎ Appearance

Interstellar IPA presents a bright golden hue with moderate clarity and a light, fine-grained head that fades steadily. The carbonation is crisp and visible, rising in steady streams. A delicate Schaumkleiden clings to the glass as the beer settles.

goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus notes—fresh lemon and bitter orange peel—layered with stone fruit character from the Amarillo and Motueka hops. A subtle tropical fringe emerges on closer inspection, while the Citra contribution adds brightness without sharpness. The Malz base remains restrained, allowing the hop complexity to dominate.

citrus peelstone fruittropical hintsclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with immediate citrus bite and peach-like stone fruit sweetness. Mid-palate maintains a balanced interplay between bitter resin and subtle floral notes, with the stone fruit character providing roundness. The 60 IBU bitterness is moderate and clean, fading to a dry finish without astringency.

citrus forwardpeach notesmoderate bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying cleanly on the palate with a lingering citrus note. No harsh aftertaste remains, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean fadecitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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