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Suspension is a hop-forward American pale ale built around American hop character. Citrus and tropical fruit lead the aroma, with a resinous side to the hops. A clean, firm bitterness that stops short of excess sits on a light, biscuity malt backbone, and the finish is dry and refreshing. At 5.5 % it is stronger than the pale ales of Moor's core range. It is mainly poured on draught.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoushoppytropical
resinous
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes—lemon zest, grapefruit, and stone fruit character—driven by American hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Suspension

◎ Appearance

Suspension presents a pale golden hue, bright and translucent, reflecting its moderate color intensity (7 SRM). The head is substantial and creamy, with fine bubbles that form delicate lacing along the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is crisp and evident throughout.

pale goldenbright claritycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes—lemon zest, grapefruit, and stone fruit character—driven by American hop varieties. A resinous, piney undercurrent adds textural depth, while the clean Malz base remains understated, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate without overshadowing the overall balance.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitresinousclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light biscuity Malz character that establishes a clean foundation. A firm, measured bitterness develops across the mid-palate, offering satisfying hop character without aggression or excess. The hop-driven flavor profile echoes the aroma, with citrus and subtle resinous notes complementing the dry, refreshing finish.

biscuity maltfirm bitternessbalanceddry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean, dry, and refreshing, with the bitterness fading gradually to reveal a lingering citrus note. The aftertaste remains hop-forward without drying the mouth excessively, encouraging another sip.

dry finishlingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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