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Moonwake Pale Ale

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Smooth and tropical, with mango, lychee and berries over a golden body. Maris Otter barley and oats give the smooth mouthfeel; Azacca and Mosaic go into the whirlpool and a Citra dry-hop follows. A sessionable pale at 4.2%. Brewed in Leith, Edinburgh. The recipe balances drinkability and hop character.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical stone fruit—mango and lychee dominate—underpinned by subtle berry undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonwake Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden body with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass that marks each sip.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical stone fruit—mango and lychee dominate—underpinned by subtle berry undertones. Azacca and Mosaic hops contribute herbal and citrus notes that remain refined, while the Citra dry-hop adds a clean, piney edge without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

mango, lycheeherbal-citrusripe stone fruitclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable with tropical fruit leading the palate. Maris Otter and oats create a silky mouthfeel that carries the hop bitterness with restraint; the mid-palate balances residual sweetness against moderate hop bite and a faint citrus bite. Bitterness resolves cleanly without harshness.

tropical fruitsilky mouthfeelmoderate bitternesswell-integrated hops

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing with a persistent citrus note that lingers pleasantly. Residual bitterness trails gently, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

drycitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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