Ground Control

Seven years after we started brewing in Oregon, we decided the sky was not the limit. One year, two rockets and countless lab hours later, we successfully launched a payload of brewer’s yeast into outer space with the help of rocket scientists. After a much awaited return to Earth, the mission of creating space beer is now complete.

Ground Control boldly combines local and out-of-this-world ingredients. This rich, complex Imperial Stout is brewed with Oregon hazelnuts, star anise and cocoa nibs, and fermented with an Ale yeast that survived a trip to space and back. Mankind will enjoy the sweet finesse of this beer that only fares better with time.

Launch Stats

Rocket Name: SL 9

SL 9 Launch Date: Oct. 23, 2014

Oct. 23, 2014 Launch Time: 7:33 am

7:33 am Launch Location: Spaceport America, New Mexico

Maximum Altitude: 408,035 ft, 77.3 Miles

408,035 ft, 77.3 Miles Maximum Speed: Mach 5.5

Mach 5.5 Payload Recovery Site: White Sands Missile Range

Where can I get Ground Control?