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Solero Pale

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Juicy mango and passionfruit in a smooth, fruity pale, soft and pillowy underneath. Brewed at 5.5% with Solero, a hop from an experimental German breeding programme; this batch is grown in the UK. One of Moonwake's original 2023 specials, brought back again and again. Proof that the old world can do modern hops just as well as the new. Brewed in Leith, Edinburgh.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityjuicytropical
fruity
juicy
tropical
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical character: ripe mango and passionfruit leap forward with the Solero hop's distinctive fruity profile.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Solero Pale

◎ Appearance

Solero Pale presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright and clearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical character: ripe mango and passionfruit leap forward with the Solero hop's distinctive fruity profile. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt base that supports without overwhelming, while a whisper of citrus zest adds dimension.

tropical stone fruitmango, passionfruitclean malt backdropbright citrus zest

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, delivering juicy tropical fruit flavors across the palate. Mid-palate remains soft and pillowy, with the fruity character dominating; moderate bitterness from the Solero hop provides gentle structure without harshness. Finishes clean and balanced, allowing the fruit to linger without astringency.

juicy tropical fruitsoft and smoothmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with mango and passionfruit notes fading gradually into a dry, fruit-forward aftertaste. Overall impression remains light and easy-drinking despite the robust fruity character.

crisp and dryfruit-forward faderefreshing and light
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

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.

Pint glass

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.

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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

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