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Mosaic Pale Ale

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Developed as a gluten-free pale ale to showcase the Mosaic hop: blueberry, tangerine and papaya can be picked up, while Hallertau Blanc as bittering hop adds lemongrass and passionfruit. A very pale malt base with carapils and malted oats gives lightly toasted complexity and a fuller mouthfeel.

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
fruitycitrusytoasty
fruity
citrusy
toasty
berry
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The Mosaic hop character dominates the nose with distinct blueberry and stone fruit notes layered over tangerine zest and subtle papaya.
also:orange,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, persistent white collar with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a cascade of fine bubbles throughout the glass.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The Mosaic hop character dominates the nose with distinct blueberry and stone fruit notes layered over tangerine zest and subtle papaya. Hallertau Blanc adds a floral lemongrass undertone with hints of passionfruit and lime. The malt base provides a soft, toasted grain backdrop without any harshness or dominating sweetness.

blueberry, tangerinelemongrass, passionfruitsoft toasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and medium-bodied with a lush mouthfeel enhanced by the malted oats and carapils. Mid-palate develops tropical fruit character—papaya and passionfruit—alongside subtle orange peel bitterness. The 35 IBU bitterness is restrained yet present, providing structure without dominance. Toasted complexity from the pale malt base adds depth and balance throughout.

tropical fruit, citruscreamy mouthfeelrestrained bitternesstoasted complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the citrus and berry notes lingering gently. The beer refreshes the palate without harsh astringency, leaving a pleasant hoppy warmth that invites another sip.

dry, cleanhoppy warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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