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Mosaic Promise

Founders Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · IPA · One of 120 IPAs in hopIQ

Mosaic Promise is built on two defining ingredients, Mosaic hops and malt from the Scottish barley variety Golden Promise, and is released seasonally from February to August. At 5.5 percent it pours clean and golden. Intense pineapple and citrus lead the aroma, while the malt adds a rounded, lightly bready depth underneath. The body is light, the bitterness mild, and the finish clean.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and firmly bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic Promise

◎ Appearance

Pours a clean, bright golden hue with excellent clarity. A white head forms with moderate density and builds good lacing as the glass empties. Fine carbonation sustains throughout, lending a crisp visual presentation.

bright goldenclean, clearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Intense pineapple and citrus notes dominate the nose, delivering a vibrant tropical character. Beneath this fruit-forward top note sits a rounded, lightly bready malt foundation that anchors the profile without overwhelming. A subtle herbal whisper from the Mosaic hop variety rounds out the aromatic bouquet.

pineapple, citruslightly breadytropical fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruit-driven, with pineapple and citrus flavors carrying smoothly across the palate. The Golden Promise malt contributes a gentle, grainy sweetness and soft breadiness that prevents harshness. Bitterness remains mild and integrated, finishing with a dry, refreshing quality rather than a lingering bite.

mild bitternesssoft malt sweetnessdry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and exceptionally clean, with citrus notes fading quickly. A light, refreshing dryness persists without astringency, inviting another sip.

clean, dryrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mosaic Promise

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mosaic Promise

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.

Finding a similar IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, tropical, light character as Mosaic Promise will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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