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Citra Mosaic

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Citra Mosaic was first brewed in 2019 as a collaboration with a London brewery and has since moved into the core keg range. The hazy pale ale is hopped with the two varieties in its name and left unfined to keep as much hop flavour as possible. Grapefruit and lime lead, with tropical fruit and a touch of berry behind them. The body is light, the bitterness mellow, the finish juicy and soft. It also appears on cask as a special.

ABV
4.2%
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
citrusyjuicytropical
citrusy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
berry
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright grapefruit and lime zest, characteristic of the Citra hop contribution.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Mosaic

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber color with a hazy, opaque quality that speaks to the unfined brewing approach. A creamy off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel throughout the pour.

golden-amberhazycreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit and lime zest, characteristic of the Citra hop contribution. Behind these citrus notes lies a gentle wave of tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—with a subtle berry undertone that adds complexity. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate without any harsh or aggressive character.

grapefruit, limetropical fruitsoft berry notes

◐ Taste

Entry brings forward those same citrus flavors with immediate juiciness on the palate. The mid-palate unfolds with a light, clean body that avoids any heaviness, while tropical fruit notes weave through the sensation. Bitterness is mellow and well-integrated at 40 IBU, providing structure without dominance, and finishes with a soft, dry quality.

juicy citruslight-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering notes of lime and grapefruit that fade gradually. A soft, dry sensation persists without any astringency or lingering bitterness.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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