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Moonwake Session

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Grapefruit, tropical fruit and delicate florals, with citrus rind and tangerine from Citra and Azacca hops over a full, rounded body from Maris Otter malt. A sessionable, hoppy pale at 3.8%, and Moonwake's first permanent cask beer. A timeless session beer, reimagined in Leith, Edinburgh.

ABV
3.8%
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
orange
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and grapefruit zest from Citra and Azacca hops, undercut by tangerine and tropical stone fruit.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonwake Session

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation rises steadily, suggesting a well-conditioned cask ale. The body appears full and inviting despite the modest alcohol content.

golden amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and grapefruit zest from Citra and Azacca hops, undercut by tangerine and tropical stone fruit. Delicate floral notes emerge beneath the hop-forward character, while the Maris Otter malt foundation contributes subtle warmth without dominating the aromatic profile.

grapefruit zesttropical fruitfloral undertonescitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and hoppy bitterness that unfolds across the mid-palate with layered tropical notes and orange peel. Despite the full, rounded mouthfeel from Maris Otter malt, the beer remains crisp and refreshing, with moderate bitterness that supports rather than overwhelms the fruit character.

hoppycitrus-drivenfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering citrus notes and gentle hop bitterness. The aftertaste fades to a pleasant, refreshing conclusion without astringency.

dry finishcitrus fadeclean
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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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.

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