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Jex-Blake Mosaic IPA

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A golden single-hop IPA named after Sophia Jex-Blake, Scotland's first practising female doctor. Mosaic is the only hop, and the brewery describes juicy tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango followed by pine and citrus on the palate. At 5.6 % and 50 IBU the bitterness is firm, but the fruit stays in front. The Mosaic version, first released in 2020, is the standing beer; versions with Galaxy and Nectaron appeared as limited runs.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicypiney
tropical
juicy
piney
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy tropical fruit character—prominent pineapple and mango notes that dominate the initial impression.
also:clean
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jex-Blake Mosaic IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and vibrant transparency. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy tropical fruit character—prominent pineapple and mango notes that dominate the initial impression. Supporting the fruit are herbaceous pine undertones and a crisp citrus backdrop. The Mosaic hop expresses its full aromatic range without resinous heaviness.

tropical fruitpineapple, mangopine, citrus

◐ Taste

The palate follows the nose faithfully, opening with tropical fruit sweetness before transitioning to pine and bright citrus notes. At 50 IBU, the bitterness is pronounced yet balanced—it arrives with firm grip but never overwhelms the fruit character that remains prominent throughout. The body is lean and refreshing, allowing the single-hop profile to articulate cleanly.

juicy tropicalbalanced bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with lingering citrus and pine notes fading into a light, dry aftertaste. No harsh edge; the bitterness resolves gracefully.

drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
73
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

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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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