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Light Ray

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Zesty lime, juicy stonefruit and a touch of dank tropical hop flavor lead this IPA at 5.5% ABV. A rye-loaded base brings a subtle spicy bite and a smooth, slightly slick mouthfeel. Motueka, Rakau and Mosaic stack layers of citrus, peach and tropical depth, boosted by an extra hit of aroma. Moersleutel pitches it as low in ABV and big on attitude.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
citrusytropicaljuicy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
peach
hoppy
dank
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—zesty lime and candied lemon—layered over juicy stone fruit and subtle dank tropical hop character.
also:spicy,clean
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Light Ray

◎ Appearance

Light Ray presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A dense white head forms on the pour with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass throughout the tasting.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—zesty lime and candied lemon—layered over juicy stone fruit and subtle dank tropical hop character. Motueka, Rakau and Mosaic create a complex aromatic profile where peach and citrus depth emerge beneath a whisper of herbal resin.

lime, lemon zestpeach, tropical depthherbal resin notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with immediate citrus intensity that transitions into juicy peach and stone fruit across the mid-palate. The rye-laden Malz base introduces a subtle spicy bite that complements rather than dominates, while hop bitterness builds gradually to a moderate finish without harshness.

citrus-forwardsmooth spicy rye bitemoderate hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively clean, with lingering citrus and a faint herbal snap that fades smoothly. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a refreshing aftertaste of lime and stone fruit.

dry finishcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

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

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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