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MoonJuice IPA

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SanTan's award-winning IPA — bold and aggressive, built for those who want their hops unapologetic. Big citrus and tropical character with firm bitterness that lingers. Widely distributed across the Southwest.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel dominate the profile.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MoonJuice IPA

◎ Appearance

MoonJuice presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine carbonation rising steadily through the glass. Lacing clings firmly to the glass walls, indicating strong protein and hop content.

pale goldencrystal cleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel dominate the profile. Tropical fruit undertones emerge beneath, with papaya and mango adding depth. A sharp piney resin character threads through, supported by clean herbal Edelhopfen definition that overshadows any malt contribution.

citrus peeltropical fruitpiney resinherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with brisk bitterness establishing itself immediately across the palate. Citrus and tropical character follow, coating the mid-palate with orange and stone fruit notes. The bitterness persists with firm grip throughout, balancing the hop-forward aromatic character without allowing sweetness to emerge.

bold bitternesscitrus fleshhop-drivenlingering bite

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and protracted, with bitterness sustaining well into the aftertaste. A residual piney, resinous quality lingers, leaving the palate clean but decidedly hoppy.

drypersistent bitternessresinous fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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Food Pairing

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What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, tropical character as MoonJuice IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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