Introducing a New “Phaze” to Elysian Brewing’s Best-Selling Space Dust Series

Today, Elysian Brewing is unveiling the latest innovation in the best-selling Space Dust Series: Phaze Dust, an Imperial Hazy IPA. To fuel this bold innovation and create an IPA that’s truly unique, Phaze Dust is brewed with Luminosa hops, a rare hop variety from Oregon. Offering the signature citrus character and mischievous drinkability of Space Dust IPA, Phaze Dust Hazy IPA arrives on the heels of the 2024 release of Juice Dust Juicy IPA – earning its rightful place in Elysian’s iconic IPA lineup.

“With each innovation in the Space Dust Series, we strive to create an IPA that is worthy of the Dust name, while being bold enough to stand on its own. Phaze Dust Hazy IPA does just that with its soft mouthfeel and sweet notes of candied peach, mango and tangerine,” says Brittney Hicks, Space Dust Brand Director. “Phaze Dust Hazy IPA carries the familiar hop profile of the Space Dust Series while offering an incredibly balanced taste and new dimension with the addition of Luminosa. When we found the Oregon-grown Luminosa hops, we knew they would create a special brew, and the result was an obvious choice for the next ‘Phaze’ of the Space Dust Series.”

Space Dust IPA was first brewed in 2012 as a small taproom experiment using a dusting of crushed hops and a touch of Elysian magic. Over the years it has evolved into Elysian Brewing’s most iconic beer, radiating pure starglow energy and spreading hop dust throughout the universe as the fourth best-selling IPA in the United States¹. Brewed with a blend of Chinook, Citra and Amarillo hops, Space Dust IPA is bold yet smooth and balances the hop sweetness of candied grapefruit and mango with a medium body and dry finish. It is also the only IPA from the series that is available on tap at bars across the country.  

In April 2024, Elysian Brewing, the makers of seasonal favorite Great Pumpkin, expanded the Space Dust Series by introducing Juice Dust Juicy IPA, an innovation bursting with vibrant orange and citrus flavors. Brewed with Chinook, Citra, and Amarillo hops, and a squeeze of real orange, this variant showcases a multidimensional taste experience, featuring aromatic notes of orange, guava, and tropical fruits, complemented by rich hop flavors, balanced bitterness, and a subtle hint of sweetness. Now available nationwide, Juice Dust Juicy IPA quickly secured its position as the #4 best-selling craft beer innovation based on total U.S. sales in 2024², earning a dedicated following and new national distribution beginning in March 2025. 

Now, the dynamic Space Dust universe expands once more with the addition of Phaze Dust Hazy IPA. Continuing its tradition of experimentation, Phaze Dust Hazy IPA is crafted with a blend of Chinook, Amarillo, Citra Incognito, and Citra Cryo hops, alongside the rare and innovative, citrus-forward, Oregon-grown Luminosa hops. The result is an IPA that carries the familiar citrus notes found throughout the Space Dust Series, complemented by a soft bitterness and pillowy mouthfeel with sweet hints of candied peach, mango, and tangerine. Phaze Dust Hazy IPA is 8.2% ABV, matching the same ABV as its counterparts in the Space Dust Series

Phaze Dust Hazy IPA is beginning its national rollout as part of the new Space Dust Series Variety Pack.

The pack includes all three IPAs in the series – Space Dust IPA, Juice Dust Juicy IPA, and Phaze Dust Hazy

IPA. It will be available on the West Coast and in the Midwest as a 12-pack of 12oz cans starting in March, with a 24-pack of 12oz cans arriving at select warehouse club stores nationwide in late April. This variety pack invites IPA enthusiasts to explore the multidimensional flavors offered by the Seattle brewery’s iconic Space Dust Series.

In its hometown, Phaze Dust Hazy IPA is on tap at both of Elysian’s local Seattle pub locations: Elysian Fields and Capitol Hill. Additionally, Phaze Dust Hazy IPA is available regionally in 19 oz cans and a 12 oz 6-pack at selected retailers in WA and OR. 

To find Space Dust IPA, Juice Dust Juicy IPA, Phaze Dust Hazy IPA, and the Space Dust Series Variety Pack near you, please visit find.elysianbrewing.com. 

Elysian Brewing Performance Sources

1 Space Dust is the #4 IPA in Total Sales (Source: Circana TUS MULC FY 2024)

2 Juice Dust Juicy IPA was the #4 Craft Innovation in 2024 (Source: Circana TUS MULC FY 2024)

About Elysian Brewing

Elysian Brewing was founded in 1996. They have been upending brewing norms ever since. They shake up classic styles, use unusual ingredients, and learn through experimentation. Don’t tell them there are limits. They won’t listen. Their creativity pushes far beyond brewing. Each beer label is made by an in-house team who pull inspiration from design, photography, music, clay, paint, needlepoint, hell even the occasional tattoo. Have a beer at one of their Seattle locations or check out elysianbrewing.com.