Officially started brewing as Cambridge Moonshine Brewery in May 2004 using a 2½BBL self-built plant in the owners garage in Cambridge. The brewery moved to the current location during Summer 2008 at the same time upgrading to a 5BBL plant and changing its name to Moonshine Brewery.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Old rating - 500ml bottle brought in Cambridge & poured at home in Jersey on 30-03-15. It's red / brown with a small white head. Aromas & tastes of caramel, bread, grain & sweet malt. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish. Very enjoyable
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Frank Zappa from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
7/2/2025. Cask at the 15th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear bright pale golden amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma is hoppy, citrus, grassy, flowery. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Light ot moderate body, oily, very soft carbonation. Slight urine edge detracted the finish.
ungespoto (2212) ticked Pale Ale from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
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ITFCfan (3577) reviewed Wet 'n' Dry Brut IPA from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers! Aroma of hops, citrus, grain, straw/hay and resin. The straw and yeast come through on the taste, citrus not so much. Grainy, slightly bitter finish.
ITFCfan (3577) reviewed Blood Moon from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Chappel Beer Festival with Grumbo and ITFCDan. Aroma is caramel, malty, fruity and twiggy. Decent body with a nice drying bitter finish.
ITFCfan (3577) reviewed Blueberry Ale from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at the Chappel Beer Festival with Grumbo and ITFCDan. Aroma is malty, berry, bready, dried fruits and grain. Not so much of the blueberry coming through one the taste. A bit watery. Not bad.
ITFCfan (3577) reviewed How It Started from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at the Chappel Beer Festival with Grumbo and ITFCDan. Aroma is perfumed, floral, malty, biscuit and berry. A touch watery but a decent bitter finish.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Blood Moon from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
6/9/2024. Cask at the 37th Chappel Summer Beer Festival. 6.0% anv. Pours clear amber orange with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma is toffee, biscuit, malt, fruits, flowers, hedgerow. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness and body. Soft carbonation. Enjoyable.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Blueberry Ale from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
6/9/2024. Cask at the 37th Chappel Summer Beer Festival. Pours clear dark amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma is fruity, blueberry, malt, caramel, biscuit. Medium sweetness and bitterness. Moderate body, soft carbonation. Nice bittersweet finish. Decent.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed How It Started from Moonshine Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6.5
6/9/2024. Cask at the 37th Chappel Summer Beer Festival. Pours clesr amber with a small bubbly white head. Aroma is fruity, berries, malt, flowers, caramel, earthy edge. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness and body. Slightly oily, soft carbonation. Nice bitterness to finish. Pretty decent.