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Moonshine

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A golden ale in a lovely moonlight-golden colour, made for the long, dark Danish winter nights when the moon shines brightest. The focus is on caramel malts, which make for a full-bodied beer with some malt sweetness and a mild bitterness. Moonshine was launched in 2017, the same year as Sunshine, and is brewed with barley malt.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent caramel malt aromatics—toasted grain and subtle sweetness dominate the profile.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonshine

◎ Appearance

Moonshine presents a luminous golden hue that justifies its name, holding excellent clarity with bright, clean transparency. A stable white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

bright goldenclear, stable headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent caramel malt aromatics—toasted grain and subtle sweetness dominate the profile. Underlying notes of bread and mild honey create a soft, approachable character, while restrained noble hop aromas add gentle herbal and spice notes without asserting themselves. The overall impression is welcoming and malt-forward, with no sharp or aggressive qualities.

caramel maltbread, honeygentle hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens full-bodied with generous caramel sweetness balanced by a modest, clean bitterness that prevents cloying. Mid-palate reveals layers of toasted grain and light malty complexity, creating a satisfying depth without heaviness. The finish is smooth and dry, with the bitterness gradually receding to leave a pleasant malt-sweet aftertaste.

full-bodied, caramel-sweetclean bitternesstoasted grain

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, clean and dry, with lingering malt sweetness that gradually fades. A mild noble hop bitterness persists gently, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

medium-dry finishmalt-sweet fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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