Blast off to a beverage adventure with Samuel Adams Space Craft IPA

As rocket after rocket seems to blast off from the launch pad, there are plenty of reasons to toast to infinity and beyond. With the Samuel Adams Space Craft IPA, this special beer offering could offer a glimpse into the future of beer. Is there a new hoppy harvest waiting to give rise to a more robust brew?

Recently the iconic Boston beer brand debuted Samuel Adams Space Craft IPA. Made with hops that were part of the “first ever all-civilian space mission,” the 66 pounds of Citra and Mosaic hops” are the heart of the West Coast-style IPA.

While this offering is a limited release for Samuel Adams, the flavors are a bold step forward for the brand. The tropical forward flavors of grapefruit, guava and passionfruit highlight the hoppy flavors.

Like the mystery that space holds, this beer offering invites drinkers to explore brewery’s creativity. Even if that traditional lager is always a pour away, sometimes that touch of what is possible brewers a great appreciation for the classic.

Is Samuel Adams Space Craft IPA part of a growing beer trend?

Many brewers are always looking for a way to set themselves apart both on the shelf and in the taproom. While there is craft and art to making the perfect brew, the ingredients are the starting point.

While there is buzz surrounding the Samuel Adams Space Craft IPA, it isn’t the only beer that has used “space hops.” Budweiser tested this idea many years ago. That brand’s experiment was a forward-looking idea about how to accomplish enjoying and creating beer in space. Given that space travel seems to be likely for more people than just select astronauts, it seems logical that people might want a refreshing beverage to toast that journey.

Even before that Ninkasi Brewing Company used yeast that had been to the celestial heavens. The Ground Control Imperial Stout had many people talking all those years ago and the conversation hasn’t waned.

Many breweries use space as a theme for their earthy creations. From Elysian Brewing’s Space Dust to Playalinda’s Robonaut Red, there are plenty of spacey-beers to enjoy. Whether it is people’s fascination with the great unknown or just a creative name, these beers entice people to grab a can or two from the shelf.

As another rocket blasts off from the launch pad, crack open a space-themed beer. It might not be one small step for man, but it is a sip of refreshment that everyone can appreciate.