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Moonwake IPA

Moonwake Beer Co.
United Kingdom·American IPA
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Moonwake's hop-forward IPA — citrusy and well-balanced. Part of a beautiful assortment of extremely well-made beers from the taproom overlooking the Shore in Leith. The brewery's distinctive semicircular branding is becoming familiar across Edinburgh.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate, backed by clean noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonwake IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Effervescence is lively and sustained throughout.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate, backed by clean noble hop character. Subtle herbal and floral undertones emerge as the beer warms. The malt base is restrained, contributing only a whisper of grain sweetness without interfering with hop expression.

citrus zestnoble hopsherbal, floralclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate delivers crisp, dry entry with immediate citrus intensity and moderate herbal bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The 60 IBU integration is clean and well-defined—never harsh or astringent. Low malt sweetness allows hop complexity to remain the focal point, finishing with a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste.

citrus-forwarddry and crispmoderate bitternesswell-integrated hops

◑ Finish

A short to medium-length finish with lingering citrus and gentle herbal notes. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishcitrus aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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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

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