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Nor'Hop

Moor Beer Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Moor's approachable session pale — "Modern Real Ale" at its best. Unfiltered and naturally conditioned, pioneering the cloudy cask ale movement in the UK. Refreshing, citrusy, and aromatic. Moor's most accessible and widely distributed beer.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
yeasty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nor'Hop

Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced cloudiness from natural conditioning and suspended yeast particles. The haze softens the light transmission without obscuring detail. A generous, creamy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine lacing

Aroma

Bright citrus aromatics dominate—grapefruit zest and lemon pith rise above the pour. Floral notes of chamomile and meadowsweet add subtle texture to the nose. A restrained, clean malt foundation provides gentle sweetness without competing with the hop character.

citrus zestfloral notesclean malthop-forward

Taste

Entry is crisp and effervescent, with immediate citrus flavor that builds quickly across the palate. Mid-palate balances light fruitiness against moderate hop bitterness—neither dominates. The finish remains dry and refreshing, with a clean bitter edge that invites the next sip rather than lingering heavily.

citrus-drivencrisp palatemoderate bitternessdry finish

Finish

Medium-length finish with a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste. Carbonation remains lively to the end, emphasizing the session-friendly character.

clean aftertastelively carbonation
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Nor'Hop

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 Nor'Hop

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, floral character as Nor'Hop will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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