Moonshine
Floral on the nose, smooth in body, citrus-forward on the palate with grapefruit and lemon over a clean, low bitterness. Late-added hops carry the flavour. Willamette, the only hop in the original recipe, still drives the character, joined over time by Citra, Centennial, Delta and Chinook; 4.3 % ABV. The first gyle ran on 26 July 1996, and Moonshine has stayed the brewery's biggest seller, called a Sheffield icon. Bronze in Golden Ale at Champion Beer of Britain 2018.
AWARDS
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Moonshine
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, floral, smooth character as Moonshine will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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