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Mesa

Oso Brew Co
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🌍 Spain · Table Beer · One of 1 Table Beers in hopIQ

Mesa is Oso's table beer and, at 3.6 percent, the lightest of the core range. A table beer was among the brewery's two first batches in 2018, and the style has stayed in the range ever since. Citra and Simcoe give it more aroma than its strength suggests: lime, orange peel and passion fruit over a soft, bready malt note, with a touch of pine and fresh-cut grass from the Simcoe. The body is light and crisp, the bitterness soft, the finish dry.

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Table Beer.
Hop character
citrusy
grassy
orange
hoppy
piney
Malt character
bready

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mesa

◎ Appearance

Mesa presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is evident and crisp, creating a lively visual presentation appropriate to the table beer style.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is remarkably expressive for its modest strength, led by Citra and Simcoe hops that deliver distinct lime, orange peel, and passion fruit notes. Beneath these citrus and stone fruit characters lies a soft, bready malt foundation, while Simcoe contributes subtle pine and fresh-cut grass aromatics that add herbal complexity.

lime and citruspassion fruitherbal pinesoft malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp with the promised citrus character integrated seamlessly into the drinking experience. The soft bitterness from the 40 IBU sits comfortably in the mid-palate without aggressive astringency, while the bready Malz note provides gentle sweetness and structure. The body remains delicate throughout, never feeling thin or underdeveloped.

citrus-forwardsoft bitternesscrisp mouthfeellight body

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly with a lingering herbal and citrus fade that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains pleasant and refreshing, free of harshness or unwanted residue.

dry finishherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mesa

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mesa

About Table Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Table Beer?

Table Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Table Beer

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

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