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Moonwake IPA

Moonwake Beer Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Moonwake 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 Moonwake 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, clean character as Moonwake IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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