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Wake Move is a naturally cloudy Pale Ale made for the warm season, with intense hop aromas of citrus fruit and grapefruit. Five aroma hop varieties from Germany and the US and a cold-hopping stage give it its hop bloom, and the light main palate lets the hops come through. 5.3% ABV, 35 IBU, brewed in the Grüner Tal in Iserlohn.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
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
citrusyhoppyfruity
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and grapefruit notes, lifted by five aroma hop varieties spanning German and American origins.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wake Move

◎ Appearance

Wake Move presents a hazy golden appearance, deliberately unfiltered to showcase the natural cloudiness from yeast suspension. The head forms quickly with fine, tight bubbles and maintains modest retention along the glass. Bright carbonation rises steadily, lending the beer a lively, appetizing presence.

golden, naturally hazyfine carbonationmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and grapefruit notes, lifted by five aroma hop varieties spanning German and American origins. A light, clean malt base supports the hop bloom without interference, allowing the aromatic complexity to shine. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harshness or oxidative character.

citrus, grapefruithop-forwardclean malt bedbright, fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, delivering the citrus and hop character promised on the nose with immediate clarity. Mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, keeping the focus on hop expression while a moderate, lingering bitterness (35 IBU) provides balance without overwhelming the delicate frame. The finish is dry and clean, with no cloying sweetness.

citrus-drivenlight-bodiedmoderate bitternesscrisp, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, leaving a pleasant hoppy dryness and gentle bitterness on the palate. A subtle citrus fade lingers as the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

dry, hoppy faderefreshing finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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