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Moray IPA

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Tangerine and carambola give this bitter, lively IPA its zip. The brewery warns that it is a wild one, made for anyone hunting for something turbulent. It runs at 5.5% ABV and is brewed in Rotterdam, in a former fruit warehouse; an alcohol-free version at 0.4% carries the same name.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with sharp citrus top notes—tangerine zest and orange peel lead the charge, followed by bright carambola and a green, pithy hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moray IPA

◎ Appearance

Moray IPA presents a brilliant golden-amber hue with light transparency and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacework. The carbonation is lively and steady, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body. This is a beer that catches light with clarity and presence.

golden-amberbright and clearpersistent head lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with sharp citrus top notes—tangerine zest and orange peel lead the charge, followed by bright carambola and a green, pithy hop character. Beneath lies a subtle floral and slightly herbal undertone from the noble hops, with only the faintest hint of pale malt sweetness grounding the composition. The overall impression is one of aromatic clarity and forward movement.

tangerine and orange peelcarambolaherbal hop notesbright and focused

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and citrusy, with tangerine and orange flavors immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate develops a pronounced, clean bitterness—60 IBU register as assertive but not harsh—alongside tropical stone fruit and a lean, dry malt foundation that refuses to add weight. Hop bitterness and citrus acidity work in tandem, creating a tense, lively dynamic.

bitter and citrusytropical fruitdry malt backbonehop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with lingering bitter notes and citrus pith that extend cleanly into the aftertaste. No sweetness intrudes; instead, a gentle warming from the 5.5% ABV and a fading hop astringency close the experience.

dry and lingeringbitter aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

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