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Mega Mosaic GF

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Mega Mosaic GF is the stronger sibling of the brewery's gluten-free single-hop pale ale, described by Arbor as that beer turned up to eleven. The brewery names huge tropical fruit flavours of mango and pineapple, bright citrus notes and bold floral aromas. The higher strength brings a fuller, slightly sweeter malt body that carries the hop load, with a firm but not harsh bitterness at the end. Like its smaller sibling it is gluten-free and vegan.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfloralcitrusy
tropical
floral
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruits—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, followed by crisp citrus top notes that brighten the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mega Mosaic GF

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, with good clarity and a light straw tint characteristic of the style. The head forms with moderate thickness and displays solid retention and lacing, typical of the assertive carbonation found in hoppy ales. The beer presents a bright, inviting appearance without haze.

pale goldencleargood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruits—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, followed by crisp citrus top notes that brighten the profile. Beneath these fruity elements lie delicate floral hop character and clean malt undertones that frame rather than compete with the Mosaic hop expression. No yeast esters or phenolics distract from the primary hop aromatics.

tropical fruitmango, pineapplebright citrusfloral hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, slightly sweet malt foundation that carries weight and fullness appropriate to the 6.3% ABV. Tropical and citrus hop flavors emerge clearly on the mid-palate, mirroring the aroma with intensity and clarity. The finish transitions to a firm, measured bitterness—crisp rather than harsh—that resolves cleanly without astringency or lingering roughness.

full-bodiedtropical hop flavorsbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with mild to moderate length, leaving dry citrus and hop residue on the palate. The bitterness fades smoothly without sharp edges, replaced by a gentle, lingering malt sweetness.

dry finishmoderate lengthclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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