Tempest Brewing Co. Moonshake

Name: Tempest Brewing Co. Moonshake
Brand: Beer
SKU: 63ad47aa1603da748e54596e
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.8 (210 reviews)

IPA Other 5.9 º

Tempest Brewing Co

Moonshake is a quintessential Hazy IPA that prioritizes a lush, fruit-forward experience. This beer presents an intense bouquet of tropical and stone fruit, driven by the purposeful use of Mosaic and Azacca hops. The palate is greeted with a soft, creamy texture that enhances the juicy character of the hop profile, while the malt remains a supportive, bready backbone. With its restrained bitterness and refreshing finish, it delivers a moreish quality. The interplay between the vibrant citrus notes and the smooth, pillowy mouthfeel makes it a highly approachable example of the style, emphasizing depth and drinkability.

Appearance. Straw to light amber with a distinct orange hue. The beer is opaque with a characteristic hazy shine, lacking any unappealing particulates. It is topped by a dense, meringue-like white head with excellent retention and lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop-forward aroma dominated by tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit. Mosaic provides notes of blueberry and tropical fruit, while Azacca contributes mango and citrus. A subtle, clean, bready malt presence sits in the background without any toast or caramel character. Fermentation esters are supportive and fruity.

Taste. Explosive fruity hop flavors mirroring the aroma, featuring mango, peach, and citrus. The malt flavor is low, providing a neutral, grainy base. Bitterness is low to medium-low, well-integrated and never harsh, allowing the juicy hop character to shine. The finish is off-dry and smooth with a lingering fruit-skin aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a soft, pillowy, and notably creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate, contributing to the beer’s smoothness without being prickly. There is no perceived astringency or harshness, and the alcohol warmth is negligible.

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