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Luna Eclipse

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This hazy pale ale features Australian Luna and Eclipse hops, delivering a smooth orchard of stone fruit flavors with big notes of peach, nectarine, cherry and plum. It runs at 5.5 %. Lagunitas has belonged entirely to Heineken since May 2017, two years after Heineken bought its first half. The brewery has been crafting hop-forward beers since 1993.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
peachfruityhoppy
peach
fruity
hoppy
dark fruit
juicy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced stone fruit—ripe peach and nectarine dominate, supported by subtle cherry and plum notes that deepen toward the base.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Luna Eclipse

◎ Appearance

Luna Eclipse presents a hazy golden-amber body with soft, diffused light transmission characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Gentle carbonation rises steadily through the cloudy matrix.

golden-amberhazy, opaquecreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced stone fruit—ripe peach and nectarine dominate, supported by subtle cherry and plum notes that deepen toward the base. Australian Luna and Eclipse hops deliver a clean, fruity character with minimal herbaceous edge, while a soft Malz foundation provides gentle sweetness without competing.

peach, nectarinestone fruitclean hop profilesoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, leading with peach and a round orchard fruit character that fills the mid-palate. The hop bitterness integrates gently at 40 IBU, offering structure without harshness; dark fruit notes emerge as the beer warms. Moderate body carries the flavors without heaviness, finishing crisp and balanced.

juicy, smoothstone fruit forwardgentle bitternessround mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with peach and nectarine lingering softly on the palate. A dry, refreshing aftertaste follows, leaving no cloying sweetness.

medium dry finishfruity aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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