Leith, Edinburgh-based Moonwake Beer has announced its core range of Lager, Pale Ale, IPA, and Milk Stout.
Creativity comes to these beers in its head brewer’s choice of Scottish malt and New Zealand hops, representative of their location and his Kiwi heritage.
Director Finlay Heslop said: “We’re hoping our well-balanced beers will be well received as, while in lockdown, many drinkers have turned to reliable styles to enjoy whilst at home.
“Keep it simple, do it well goes a long way for a core range, and for us as brewers we get to be innovative and creative in our methods of brewing with precision and creating quality beers people can stock the fridge with and enjoy again and again.”
Moonwake is still waiting for a brew kit and hoping its first beer will be in tank in April, with a May or June webshop and taproom launch. The kit has been delayed since January in Felixstowe due to a backlog of containers preventing ships from docking and unloading — Brexit and Covid-19 related issues.
The core range
Lager (4.5% ABV): Brewed with Scottish barley and New Zealand hops. A clash of Old World meets New. A traditional crisp lager with a slight citrus kick from mellow NZ hops descended from traditional Noble varieties.
Pale Ale (4.2% ABV): Specifically brewed for easy enjoyment. Added oats give the Pale Ale a smooth mouthfeel, alongside tropical flavours of mango, lychee, and berries from Mosaic, Azacca, Citra, and Challenger hops.
IPA (5% ABV): packed full of citrus and pine from Southern X and Chinook HOPS. Rounded off with German Malts and dextrin for a hoppy bittersweet punch.
Milk Stout (4.5% ABV): Velvety smooth with lactose sweetness and plenty of body. A floral, vanilla hint from a combination of Wakatu and Goldings hops round off this moreish beer.
