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Arbor Mosaic GF

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Mosaic GF is a gluten-free pale ale built around a single hop variety and one of the two best-known beers of the brewery. The brewery describes bold floral and tropical fruit flavours and aromas; in the glass that means mango, passion fruit and a touch of blueberry over a pale, lightly biscuity malt base. The body is slim, the finish dry with a moderate bitterness. It is brewed with barley and oats, unfiltered and vegan.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityfloral
tropical
fruity
floral
malty
berry
bready
Aroma
The Mosaic hop variety dominates with a bold tropical character: ripe mango and passion fruit leap from the glass, accompanied by a subtle blueberry undertone that adds complexity.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arbor Mosaic GF

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a luminous clarity characteristic of the style. The unfiltered nature allows subtle particulates to catch light without clouding the overall brightness. A modest white head settles quickly, leaving delicate lacing that fades steadily with each sip.

pale goldenbright, unfilteredfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The Mosaic hop variety dominates with a bold tropical character: ripe mango and passion fruit leap from the glass, accompanied by a subtle blueberry undertone that adds complexity. Behind the fruit sits a gentle biscuity Malz foundation that frames without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

mango, passion fruitfloral Edelhopfensoft biscuity Malz

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavours mirroring the aroma—mango and passion fruit carry through smoothly. The mid-palate reveals the oat component's contribution to body, creating a lightly creamy texture before a moderate bitterness emerges in the centre. The finish turns notably dry, with the hop's resiny qualities asserting themselves against a restrained Malz sweetness.

tropical fruit forwardmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium in length, the aftertaste fades toward crisp dryness with lingering herbal-floral notes from the Mosaic hop. No residual sweetness remains, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry, herbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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