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New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale

New Glarus Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

New Glarus' five-hop pale ale — Citra, Centennial, Cascade, Amarillo and Simcoe create a complex citrus and tropical hop profile over a clean, balanced malt base. Moon Man is New Glarus at its most hop-forward.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale

Appearance

Moon Man presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually appealing presentation typical of a well-crafted American pale ale.

bright goldenclearfine head retentionlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by a complex blend of citrus and tropical fruit notes, with Citra and Amarillo hops providing prominent grapefruit and orange zest characteristics. Beneath the hop intensity lies a clean, subtle malt foundation with hints of peach and floral notes from the Simcoe addition, creating a well-layered aromatic profile.

citrus forwardtropical fruitgrapefruit zestfloral undertones

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the five-hop blend delivering sustained citrus and stone fruit flavors across the mid-palate. The malt backbone is lean but present, providing just enough sweetness and body to balance the 38 IBUs without overwhelming the hop-driven character. The bitterness builds gradually and finishes dry.

hoppycitrus-drivenbalanced maltdry finish

Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and a clean bitter edge that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains hop-focused without becoming harsh.

crispdry bitterlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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