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Moose Drool

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Montana's most famous beer. A dark, malty brown ale with notes of chocolate and caramel, a slight nuttiness, and subtle hop bitterness. Named with affection for the elk-populated wilderness of the Montana Rockies. Distributed nationally and internationally — the beer that put Montana craft on the map.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltychocolatecaramel
malty
chocolate
caramel
toasty
roasted
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with rich chocolate and caramel sweetness, supported by a warm Malz foundation.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moose Drool

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with subtle reddish highlights when held to light. The beer displays good clarity with a modest, tan head that settles into a thin collar with moderate lacing. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's malty character.

deep chestnut brownclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich chocolate and caramel sweetness, supported by a warm Malz foundation. Subtle nutty and toasty undertones emerge, with a gentle roasted grain backdrop. Noble hop character provides a restrained floral and herbal counterpoint, never aggressive.

chocolatecarameltoasty maltsubtle nuttiness

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malty, leading with chocolate and caramel notes that build through the mid-section. A gentle roasted grain character adds depth, while restrained hop bitterness (30 IBU) provides balance without dominating. The finish remains smooth and rounded, with lingering malt sweetness.

rich maltchocolate caramelsmoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gracefully with persistent malt notes and a subtle dry quality. No sharp edges or harsh aftertaste.

medium-length finishmalty aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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