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Moon Man

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Moon Man is the brewery's no-coast pale ale: a blend of five hops meets a malty backside. It is a session beer, brewed to be enjoyed fresh instead of laid down. The name comes from a character who is at ease with himself and never forces anything, and the beer follows suit: confident without shouting about it.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with a blend of five noble hops, delivering citrus and floral notes layered over a subtle malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moon Man

◎ Appearance

Moon Man presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles into delicate lacing along the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a clean, inviting presentation that reflects the beer's fresh, approachable character.

bright goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a blend of five noble hops, delivering citrus and floral notes layered over a subtle malt sweetness. The hop character is balanced and confident without aggression, allowing the grain base to provide a soft, bready foundation that keeps the aromatics grounded and sessionable.

citrus, floralnoble hopsbready maltfresh, balanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean hop bitterness and citrus brightness that carries through the mid-palate before settling into a malty, slightly sweet character. The beer drinks smooth and crisp, with well-integrated bitterness at 35 IBU that supports rather than dominates the flavor profile, maintaining drinkability throughout.

crisp, citrusbalanced bitternessmalty sweetnesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with gentle bitterness fading into a light, bready aftertaste. The beer concludes with refreshing clarity, designed for repetition rather than lingering complexity.

dry, cleanlight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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