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Dark chocolate and roasted malt open the aroma; the palate turns to roasted malt, burnt caramel and chocolate. Deep black and opaque under a thick, creamy head, thick, creamy and silky in the mouth, at 5.1% ABV and 25 IBU. Pale Ale, Midnight Wheat, Golden Naked Oats and Flaked Oats build the malt bill, with the oats adding to the velvety body, plus Mandarina hops and A15 Independence yeast.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecaramel
roasted
chocolate
caramel
malty
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced dark chocolate and roasted grain, followed by subtle burnt caramel notes that linger beneath.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moon Dance

◎ Appearance

Deep black and fully opaque, Moon Dance presents a substantial, creamy head that clings to the glass with impressive retention. The dense foam structure suggests a well-integrated oat adjunct and careful carbonation balance, creating an inviting visual foundation.

deep blackopaquethick creamy headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced dark chocolate and roasted grain, followed by subtle burnt caramel notes that linger beneath. A gentle toast character frames the profile, while the oats contribute a soft, grainy sweetness that prevents the roasted elements from becoming austere.

dark chocolateroasted maltburnt carameltoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate leads with roasted malt and cocoa-forward chocolate, settling into a creamy, velvety mid-section where burnt caramel and soft coffee notes emerge. Despite modest bitterness (25 IBU), the roasted grain structure provides a dry backbone, while the flaked and naked oats create a silky, full-bodied mouthfeel that masks the low alcohol content.

roasted chocolateburnt caramelcreamy silkyfull-bodiedsoft coffee

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with roasted grain drying the palate while residual caramel sweetness fades gradually. The oat-derived smoothness lingers as a textural memory rather than a distinct flavor note.

dry roastedmoderate lengthsmooth fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
72
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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What is a Oatmeal Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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