Full Moon
Alley Kat Brewing Company

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From:
Alley Kat Brewing Company
 
Alberta, Canada
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 10.12%
Reviews:
67
Ratings:
119
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 10, 2021
Added:
Sep 18, 2002
Wants:
  22
Gots:
  20
Full Moon is a West Coast style pale ale that is both kettle hopped and dry hopped with Centennial and Cascades.The hops provide this ale with a nice citrus-like taste to balance out the caramel malts.

West Coast style pale ales are from a larger category of brews called American Pale Ale (APA). The APA is a cleaner and slightly hoppier version of British Pale Ales using North American hop varieties but everything else remains the same, right down to the balance between malts and hops to the medium body. With the additional hops APA tends to produce nice fruit-like flavours while balancing out the bitterness from the hops used in the process.
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Ratings by cbnz:
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Rated by cbnz from Canada (BC)

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

Apr 14, 2013
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Mav221 from Canada (AB)

4.43/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
A really tasty brew at a very competitive price. One of Alley Kat's best offerings. Good for all occasions. I can't think of any reason to not to like this beer, unless you don't like the style in general.
Jun 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4.05 by MRUZI from Canada (BC)

Mar 01, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by jschott75 from Illinois

Sep 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.54 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

Sep 08, 2018
 
Rated: 5 by MiracleFaker from Canada (AB)

May 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by csmrx7 from Canada (AB)

May 06, 2018
 
Rated: 4.72 by mwgedmonton from Canada (AB)

Nov 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

Sep 10, 2017
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Reviewed by DaryleTilroe from Canada (AB)

4.58/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
As an Edmonton native I have been drinking this beer forever. I followed it though the "New Coke" fiasco when Alley Kat ill advisedly tried to turn it into a totally unnecessary, mediocre IPA. Luckily, as with new coke, the market spoke and 'Full Moon Classic' came back. Since I had never left a review of the original I am rectifying that situation.

When poured right there is a very acceptable head for the style. A clear, rich coppery colour and assertive carbonation; perfect. It is very refreshing with a decent hoppiness, but not so much as to linger or dissuade another sip. Nose is very mild and pleasant. A classic session APA.

Back to standard stock in my fridge.

Now don't mess with it again Alley Kat!
Feb 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by headlessparrot from Canada (ON)

Nov 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by SmithyAlan from Canada (QC)

Sep 26, 2016
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Reviewed by Hat_Fulla_Beer from Canada (AB)

3.91/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
341ml bottle poured into tulip.

Pours a clear honey amber with one skinny finger of eggshell head that leaves Antarctic landscape lace as it recedes.

Smells of toffee-like caramel malt, grapefruit and lemon pith, soft pine resin and fruity, flowery hops.

Tastes of more snappy caramel malt, pithy citrus and piney, fruity hops.

Feels soft and sturdy. Medium bodied with frothy carbonation. Finishes dry.

Verdict: Recommended. I could drink a lot of this when it's hot out.
Apr 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.14 by artemh from Canada (AB)

Dec 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by MisterKilderkin from California

May 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by Corson from Canada (AB)

Apr 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by Johnnyr1 from Canada (AB)

Mar 01, 2015
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Rated by Crazycanuck17 from Canada (AB)

4.87/5  rDev +20.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
My favourite pale ale. Great all around beer not too hoppy.
Jan 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Merlin68 from Canada (AB)

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by sherpahigh from Canada (AB)

Dec 02, 2014
Full Moon from Alley Kat Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 119 ratings