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Lunar Lamp

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Ripe apricot, tropical fruit and a hit of grapefruit lead this IPA at 8.5% ABV, with lime zest flashing in at the end. A heavy rye base gives it a spicy backbone and a thick, chewy body. Rakau hops take center stage with stonefruit and tropical depth, Centennial adds a grapefruit bite, and Motueka brings the lime.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
spicy
hoppy
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced ripe apricot and stonefruit character, immediately followed by tropical notes and a distinct grapefruit citrus edge.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lunar Lamp

◎ Appearance

Lunar Lamp presents a golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout the glass. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing that gradually recedes.

golden amberbright claritymoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced ripe apricot and stonefruit character, immediately followed by tropical notes and a distinct grapefruit citrus edge. The Rakau hops layer in additional depth, while Motueka adds a fresh lime zest that brightens the overall profile. A subtle spice from the rye base underpins the fruit-forward impression.

ripe apricottropical fruitgrapefruit citruslime zestspice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with full, chewy body and immediately delivers peach and tropical fruit flavors backed by the spicy backbone of rye. Mid-palate develops a clean, assertive bitterness from the Centennial hops that complements rather than dominates, while citrus and stonefruit notes weave through the body. The finish carries lingering tropical warmth at 8.5% ABV without harsh alcohol notes.

full-bodiedpeach forwardtropical depthassertive bitternessclean citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with grapefruit bitterness gradually fading into a subtle lime and spice aftertaste. Residual tropical fruit notes linger cleanly on the palate.

dry finishgrapefruit fadespiced aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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