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Moonwake XPA

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Orange pith and passionfruit, hazy and tropical, in a soft, juicy, pillowy body from oats and wheat. Rakau and El Dorado hops bring big hop flavour at just 3.4%. Gold at the SIBA regional bottle and can awards in 2023, among Scotland's Gold beers with a score above 90 out of 100. Small and punchy, brewed in Leith.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyorangetropical
hoppy
orange
tropical
juicy
fruity
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—prominent orange pith and zest—layered beneath tropical fruit notes from the El Dorado and Rakau hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moonwake XPA

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with a hazy, opaque body characteristic of its oat and wheat base. The head is dense and persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation visible throughout, suggesting a lively pour and active mouthfeel.

golden, hazydense headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—prominent orange pith and zest—layered beneath tropical fruit notes from the El Dorado and Rakau hops. Subtle wheat and oat undertones provide a soft, grainy backdrop, while the overall character remains clean and fruit-forward without harsh resinousness.

orange pithpassionfruittropical hop characterwheat, oat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and pillowy, the oat and wheat base delivering a soft mouthfeel that belies the beer's low ABV. Mid-palate unfolds with generous hop flavor—orange and tropical stone fruit—balanced by restrained bitterness at 30 IBU. Finish is clean and refreshing, with a subtle hoppy spice that lingers without drying the palate.

juicy, pillowy bodyorange, tropical fruitsoft bitternesshoppy spice

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a gentle fade of hop bitterness and citrus zest. Leaves the palate crisp and refreshed rather than astringent, inviting another sip.

crisp, refreshinglingering citrus
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
85
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Extra Pale Ale

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What is a Extra Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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