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Modus Mosaic

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Berries, tropical and citrus fruits lead, with papaya, orange and guava over a light sessional base; Mosaic is the main hop, with small additions of BRU-1 and Amarillo. The name nods to the mosaic tiles on the floor of the Marble Arch, Marble's grade 2 listed home pub in Manchester's Angel Meadow, known for its sloping mosaic floor, and to the hop itself. A 3.6% pale ale from the Specials, vegan.

ABV
3.6%
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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
orange
berry
hoppy
Aroma
Mosaic hop character dominates the nose, leading with ripe papaya and guava alongside orange zest.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modus Mosaic

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a gentle haze, reflecting the beer's unfiltered character. A modest white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving thin lacing along the glass. Bright carbonation is visible as fine streams of bubbles rise through the body.

pale goldlightly hazydelicate head

◌ Aroma

Mosaic hop character dominates the nose, leading with ripe papaya and guava alongside orange zest. Tropical stone fruit notes emerge in the mid-range, underpinned by a soft, grassy herbal quality from the supporting hop blend. The malt base remains restrained, offering only a light, clean sweetness.

papaya, guavaorange zesttropical fruitherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit character that mirrors the aroma, with papaya leading into orange and light stone fruit notes. The malt provides a lean, biscuity foundation that supports rather than dominates. Bitterness arrives mid-palate at a measured 35 IBU, clean and herbal, finishing dry without harshness.

citrus-forwardpapaya, orangelean maltherbal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with the tropical fruitiness fading into a dry, herbal aftertaste. Refreshment and ease of drinking define the close.

dry finishherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
75
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

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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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