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Moonshine

Abbeydale Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 212 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Our flagship pale and our most famous beer — Moonshine has been in production since 16th August 1996. Hopped with Willamette, Delta, Citra, Chinook and Centennial. A beautifully well-balanced pale perfect for any occasion. Multi award winner including CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain Bronze 2018. Over 40% of Abbeydale's output and a beer they're immensely proud of after nearly 3 decades.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale golden3
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
clean
60%
floral
60%
crisp
60%
citrusy
60%
malty
60%
fruity
30%
piney
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
bitter
30%
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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Moonshine

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

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