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Citrus and tropical aromas in a single-hop Pale Ale: Mosaic is the only hop used. Pilsner, Vienna and Carapils malts make up the grist, at 4.7 % ABV and 10 IBU. A single-hop Pale Ale from Bier Factory, brewed by hand in Rapperswil-Jona on Lake Zurich by a brewery that has been going since the year 2000.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit notes—mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered with citrus character that reads as grapefruit and lime.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity, allowing light to pass through cleanly. A fine white head forms with modest retention and light, delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, supporting a crisp visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit notes—mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered with citrus character that reads as grapefruit and lime. The single Mosaic hop variety carries these impressions cleanly, with a subtle supporting presence of Vienna and Pilsner malts adding a light, bready backdrop without competing.

tropical fruitcitrus forwardgrapefruit, limeclean hop expression

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with tropical and citrus flavors echoing the aroma in a balanced manner. The mid-palate maintains these hop-driven impressions while the Carapils malt provides a gentle sweetness and light body. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, offering a subtle, dry finish without harshness.

tropical, citrus harmonysoft entryrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, leaving behind a pleasant, lingering citrus and light tropical note. No harsh edges or astringency interrupt the crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

citrus fadecrisp and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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