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MoonJuice IPA

SanTan Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 386 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
piney
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of MoonJuice IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with MoonJuice IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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