ILA Scotch Ale vs Original Beer Company Moonlight: Which Should You Drink?

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ILA Scotch Ale

Fabbrica della Birra Perugia

Italy · Scotch Ale

hopIQ rank #1328

78%

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Original Beer Company Moonlight

Original Beer Company

South Korea · Scotch Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

ILA Scotch Ale if you want something restrained and approachable, Original Beer Company Moonlight if you want more warmth and presence. Both sit in that sweet spot where Scotch Ales don't need to scream—they whisper. The IBU difference is negligible (20 vs 22), so bitterness isn't the story here. It's really about that extra percentage point of alcohol in Moonlight creating a noticeably different mouthfeel and finish.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick ILA Scotch Ale when…

→You want to drink multiple beers and stay sharp
→You prefer subtle, nuanced flavors over bold statements
→It's earlier in the evening and you're pacing yourself

Pick Original Beer Company Moonlight when…

→You want a Scotch Ale that feels like a proper dessert beer
→You're settling in for one or two beers and savoring them
→Cold weather or late night calls for more body

SIDE BY SIDE

	ILA Scotch Ale	Original Beer Company Moonlight
ABV	8.5%	9.5%
Bitterness	Lightly bitter	Lightly bitter
Colour	Deep amber	Dark
Style	Scotch Ale	Scotch Ale
Origin	Italy	South Korea

WHAT IT TASTES OF

9 shared · 6 distinct

Both beers

maltyboozyrichcaramelsweetfull-bodieddark fruitoaksmooth

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

ILA Scotch AleOriginal Beer Company Moonlight

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

ILA Scotch Ale

MaltyBoozyRich

ILA's got this elegant restraint that catches you off guard for an 8.5% beer. There's caramel malt sweetness up front—almost toffee-like—but it doesn't linger aggressively. The alcohol presence is there if you're paying attention, but it doesn't announce itself. Drinks smoother than you'd expect, with a slightly dry backend that keeps it from feeling heavy despite the ABV.

Original Beer Company Moonlight

RichSweetFull-bodied

Moonlight carries noticeably more weight. That extra ABV isn't just a number—you feel it in the fuller body and a deeper, almost molasses-tinged sweetness that sticks around longer. There's a warmth that builds as you drink, with a slight alcohol heat on the finish that's pleasant rather than harsh. It's a more assertive beer without being aggressive.

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