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Half Moon Brewery Amarillo

Name: Half Moon Brewery Amarillo
Brand: Beer
SKU: 66343067bf913e1da00860d2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (7 reviews)

English Pale Ale 3.9 º

Half Moon Brewery

This Ordinary Bitter showcases the vibrant citrus potential of the Amarillo hop within a classic British session framework. Pouring a light copper with brilliant clarity, it leads with an aromatic bouquet of orange peel, grapefruit, and lemon zest, supported by subtle floral and spicy undertones. The malt profile provides a delicate foundation of toasted biscuit and light caramel, maintaining the style's signature drinkability. On the palate, a firm but approachable bitterness balances the fruity esters, finishing dry and clean. It is a refreshing, low-gravity ale that marries traditional malt structure with modern, citrus-forward hop character.

Appearance. Pale amber to light copper (approximately 10 SRM) with brilliant clarity. Features a low to moderate off-white head with fair retention and light lacing.

Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring a bright citrus hop character of orange and grapefruit. Low to moderate bready and biscuity malt complexity provides a solid base, complemented by light fruity esters and a subtle floral, spicy undertone.

Taste. Initial impression is decidedly bitter but balanced. Moderate citrus flavors of lemon and orange zest from the Amarillo hops lead into a low to medium bready, biscuity maltiness with faint toffee notes. Medium-high bitterness is well-integrated, leading to a crisp, dry finish with a lingering clean hop presence.

Mouthfeel. Light to medium-light body with low to moderate carbonation. Smooth and highly sessionable with no alcohol warmth and zero astringency.

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