Half Moon Brewery Equinox

Name: Half Moon Brewery Equinox
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65ea55e4b67ba4492a0a502e
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Rating: 3.39 (101 reviews)

English Pale Ale 4.2 º

Half Moon Brewery

Equinox is an evocative Ordinary Bitter that leans into its multi-grain composition to deliver a surprisingly complex session experience. The aroma opens with a mix of floral and earthy hop notes supported by a distinct ester profile reminiscent of orchard fruits. On the palate, a four-grain malt bill provides a foundation of bready and biscuity notes, accented by delicate, crisp honey tones that add a unique sweetness without being cloying. Its lower alcohol content and gentle carbonation emphasize a drinkable, decidedly bitter finish. The interplay between the bready grain character and the refreshing hop bitterness defines this balanced British session ale.

Appearance. Pale amber to light copper color (8–12 SRM). Brilliant clarity. Low to moderate off-white head with fair retention and light lacing.

Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring a bready and biscuity malt profile with a distinctive honey-like sweetness. Mild fruity esters suggest red apple and pear. Hop aroma is moderate, displaying traditional earthy, floral, and slightly resinous qualities.

Taste. Initial bready malt flavors are quickly joined by a firm, medium-high bitterness. The four-grain bill provides a toasted biscuit depth complemented by crisp honey notes. Hop flavor is moderate and earthy. The balance is decidedly bitter but well-integrated, leading to a dry, clean finish with lingering floral hop notes and light esters.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with low to moderate carbonation. Smooth and highly sessionable with no perceived alcohol warmth or grain-derived astringency.

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