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Mama Luna

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Corny and crisp, Mama Luna is an American Blonde Ale built on two-row barley and a touch of low-lovibond crystal malt, with just enough early kettle hops for balance. California Ale yeast ferments it clean, and it is filtered to a brilliant clarity. Jester King brewed it in honor of Queen Luna, matriarch of the brewery's goat herd.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is characteristically clean and bright, with a subtle malty sweetness from the two-row barley base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mama Luna

◎ Appearance

Mama Luna presents a pale golden hue with brilliant clarity throughout. The head is fine and compact, settling to a thin ring of lacing that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle cascade on the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is characteristically clean and bright, with a subtle malty sweetness from the two-row barley base. Early kettle hops contribute a light, herbal freshness without assertiveness. There is a faint corn-like note that rounds out the profile, typical of California ale fermentation.

sweet maltherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light malty foundation that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate shows good balance between the gentle grain character and restrained bitterness from judicious hopping. The finish is dry and clean, with a touch of corn character that adds definition without dominating.

crisp maltwell-balancedlight and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and decidedly clean, fading to a subtle grain residue. No harsh bitterness lingers; instead, a refreshing dryness invites another sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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