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Mosaic IPA

Albani Bryggerierne
Denmark·IPA
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A fresh, hop-bitter India Pale Ale with a full body. Generous amounts of Mosaic hops meet fine malts. Albani brews it in Odense, where the pharmacist Theodor Schiøtz founded the brewery in 1859; Royal Unibrew owns it today. The first Albani beer in a bottle followed in 1891.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced Mosaic hop character—floral and citrus notes blend with hints of tropical stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic IPA

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays bright carbonation, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the translucent body.

golden amberclearfine head lacingwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced Mosaic hop character—floral and citrus notes blend with hints of tropical stone fruit. Underlying fine malts provide a subtle bread-like sweetness that balances the hop-forward character without overwhelming it.

citrustropical notesfloral hopsmalty backbone

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate hop bitterness tempered by a full, clean malt body. Mid-palate shows layered citrus and subtle tropical fruit from the Mosaic hops, while the 45 IBU delivers a measured, refined bitterness that lingers without harshness. The finish remains dry and refreshing.

hop-bitterfull-bodiedclean palatecitrus-tropical

◑ Finish

A crisp, moderately long finish with lasting hop bitterness. The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with residual citrus notes fading gradually into clean malt sweetness.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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