Space Dust (Manic IPA Series)
Elysian Brewing Company

Strong for it’s taste ...

 

Note: I am in the process of moving all of my ratings from other beer sites to here, so that all of my ratings are consolidated in one place. The review below is an exact copy of my original RateBeer review from 07/31/2022.


12 oz. bottle, 8.2% ABV, Experience By: 27OCT22

AROMA: Sweet with scents of banana, orange, bread, and malt. The aromas are very pleasant but subtle. You do really need to get your nose close before you can pick up anything other than the orange. As the beer warms, I am able to pick up some minor notes of pine and hops.

APPEARANCE: Pours a lovely clear golden-amber with a white, frothy head that dissipates slowly. Lacing was very good, but only after half the head had completely dissipated. Before that, there was no lacing at all.

TASTE: Initially it is a bit sweet on the tongue, but that is quickly followed by bitter with a touch of sourness in the finish. The predominant flavor is pine resin with a bit of orange. It is somewhat more bitter than the aroma would indicate.

MOUTHFEEL: Medium-bodied, fairly dry, and average carbonation.

OVERALL: For my tastes, the bitterness is too predominant in this beer to to be a winner in my book. Which is too bad because I like just about everything else about the beer (good aroma, nice appearance, etc.). However, I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge IPA fan. So I'm sure that there are a ton of others who would appreciate this flavor profile. Although, I am finding that as the beer warms, some of the sweetness is getting amplified and it is helping to tone down the bitterness level. Which makes for a more balanced flavor profile. Perhaps, this is one of those beers that is better at (or near) room temperature, rather than cold.

 

 

Very slightly hazy golden color with a substantial and lasting foamy white head, nice lacing.
The aroma is somewhat floral and citrus hops.
The taste is very hopd forward with a blast of grapefruit, hints or pine and some nice floral notes followed by just a touch of sweet caramel malt. The finish is dry and crisp with lingering citrus and pine.
The body is medium, smooth carbonation, drinkable but best sipped.
Altogether this should please IPA fans, thr bitterness is pronounced but very invitting, very refreshing.

 

12 oz. Bottle into pint glass
Look: Two finger head, slowly melts away. Cloudy yellow color. Carbonation evident. Nice lacing.
Smell: Strong hop aroma with hints if citrus.
Taste: Slightly bitter, almost like a beer mixed with grapefruit.
Feel: Coats the tongue, crisp.
Overall: Scores on all the essentials. Probably better alone than with food to appreciate citrus. Too heavy to pair with light food like salad.

 

Enjoyed at Beerhaus in Las Vegas on the strip outside New York New York. This beer is packing it. Pours a golden color with orange hints. High 8.2% abv will definitely creep up on you. Would get again is very well balanced on tap.

Bottle: Poured a clear yellow/golden color ale with a large white foamy head with good retention and some good amount of lacing. Aroma of green hoppy notes with some citrusy notes and light tropical notes. Taste is also dominated by floral hops undertones with some citrus and tropical notes with a dry aftertaste. Body is about average with good carbonation. Dryer then I was expecting but still very enjoyable with lupulin powder easily noticeable.

You like IPAs? You’re gonna like this one. Decided to rate it due to the lack of reviews. Enjoyed via draft, pours orange-gold, very thin whisper of head. Invigorating floral hop aroma. Taste does not disappoint, slight bitter bite, well-managed so as not to be rude. Don’t let it sit too long though. This experience has a shorter shelf life than some others. All-in-all, a great, standard IPA