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Craftworks Moon Bear IPA

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🌍 South Korea · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

Craftworks' most celebrated beer — named after the Asian black bear (moon bear) native to Korea. Rich, hoppy and assertive with citrus and pine resin character. Moon Bear IPA became a revelation for Seoul's early craft drinkers and remains Craftworks' signature offering after 15+ years.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
rich
60%
piney
60%
bitter
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
herbal
30%
full-bodied
30%
refreshing
30%
malty
30%
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About American IPA

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Craftworks Moon Bear IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Craftworks Moon Bear IPA

Appearance

Moon Bear IPA presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a persistent white head that demonstrates proper carbonation and conditioning. The beer's luminous appearance is characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA, inviting the drinker with its vibrant visual presentation.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose bursts with assertive citrus and pine resin aromatics that immediately establish this beer's hop-forward character. Complementary floral and herbal undertones add complexity, while subtle tropical fruit esters suggest a sophisticated yeast profile that balances the aggressive hop bill.

citrus-forwardpine resinfloralherbal

Taste

The palate delivers bold grapefruit and citrus flavors upfront, followed by pronounced pine and resinous hop character that builds throughout the mid-palate. The 60 IBU bitterness remains assertive yet balanced, creating tension with subtle tropical fruit notes while maintaining impressive drinkability for a 6% ABV beer.

citrus-dominantgrapefruitpine-resinousbalanced bitterness

Finish

Moon Bear concludes with a clean, dry finish that showcases excellent hop expression without excessive lingering bitterness. The crisp departure leaves a pleasant herbal and citrus aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry finishcrispclean departure
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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