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Mosaic IPA

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Vibrant grapefruit leads the aroma, with citrus and tropical fruit in the flavor. This 5.5% IPA is brewed with Mosaic hops and dry-hopped in the brewery's signature way, which keeps the alcohol lower and the beer easy to drink. The brewers got their hands on Mosaic back when it was still known as HBC 369, and a small test batch turned into a beer that stayed.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
orange
clean
Aroma
Vibrant grapefruit citrus dominates the nose, supported by tropical stone fruit and bright lime notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright transparency and excellent clarity. A dense white head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving crisp lacing as the beer recedes. Fine carbonation creates a lively visual presence throughout.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vibrant grapefruit citrus dominates the nose, supported by tropical stone fruit and bright lime notes. The Mosaic hop character is prominently featured without any harsh resinous edge. Subtle malt backbone provides a clean, neutral foundation that allows the hop aromatics to shine.

grapefruit citrustropical fruitbright limeclean malt base

◐ Taste

Citrusy and tropical fruit flavors drive the palate entry, with distinct orange zest and stone fruit complexity through the mid-palate. The 60 IBU bitterness is well-integrated and balanced, finishing with a crisp, dry quality. The 5.5% ABV keeps the body light and refreshing, avoiding any alcohol warmth or heaviness.

citrus-forwardtropical stone fruitbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing without any lingering bitterness or astringency.

dry finishcrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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.

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