King River Brewing Luna Wet Hopped Pale Ale (440ml)

Pale Ale | 6% 

"There’s no season like fresh hop season when you’re a High Country brewer and, each year, King River Brewing embrace the moment. In 2026, the brewers are trying something new with the debut of Luna, a recently launched hop from HPA. Fresh from the bine, there’s no shortage of berry character, with blackberry and currant leading the way, joined by mango. A spiced citrus note leans towards marmalade territory, which fits neatly with a classic, old-school American malt presence.

That Luna is joined by a King River annual classic in Galaxy, a wet-hopped pale that’s long been cherished by the brewery’s fans – and picked up a gold medal at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards. Naturally, passionfruit is a star, but it shares the stage with peach as a gentle spice rolls into a bitter finish." The Crafty Pint

Beer Style Backgrounder - Wet Hopped Pale Ale

A wet hopped pale ale is a seasonal beer brewed with fresh, undried hops (often called "wet hops") added within hours of harvest, offering bright, earthy, and citrusy flavors rather than the intense bitterness of dried, pelleted hops. These beers are typically released in early autumn during the harvest, showcasing unique, terroir-driven aromas that vary by farm and year. Hops are used straight from the bine, retaining moisture and oils, which produces a distinctive, often greener, or more herbal flavor profile.