Space Cadet
Ocelot Brewing Company

L: Had this beer on-tap at Growlers to Go - Short Pump, poured into a pint glass. Had a pale yellow color and an extremely cloudy consistency. There was a quarter inch of creamy, somewhat long-lasting head. Excellent lacing.

S: A decent aroma of hops, citrus fruit, malt, a floral quality, and tropical fruit.

T: Tasted of a hint of the floral quality (kind of fleeting), a decent amount of hops (not too much, though), a bit of tropical fruit (passion fruit), an earthy quality, and some citrus fruit (lemon, orange). A focused, subtle, and easy to like flavor. It's not overly hoppy or fruity, but a nice combo of both.

F: A fair amount of carbonation with a smooth and dry finish. Medium-bodied.

O: A rock solid, easy to drink IPA. Worth a try.

 

 

 

 

Hazy golde, citrus on the nose, same on the palate.

 

 

 

 

 

16 oz. can dated 5/31/18 and poured into Belgian ale glass.

L: Hazy pale orange-gold. Scant 2F fluffy white head with good retention, fluffy white lacing, and a cap and ring.

S: Citrus and flowery nose, some earthiness. Not aggressively hopped, which these days is a blessing from time to time.

T: Follows nose, with some good Vienna malt thrown in. Finish is slightly earthy, but pretty neutral.

F: Moderate body, light to moderate carbonation. Good construction and balance.

O: Solid, if unexceptional IPA - the sort one would drink regularly.

 

 

Bought directly from the brewery. Canned ~9 days before this review. The smell can't be beat - the taste can be. The beer has a surprisingly bitter aftertaste that doesn't match the malty, sweet, aroma. Space Cadet is a premo beer at a premo price. Overall, this is an excellent IPA. Ocelot continues to impress.

 

 

 

Crisp and mellow lemon character. A little thin, but otherwise nice.