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pFriem Mosaic Pale

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Mosaic Pale opened the brewery's single-hop series and remains a strong pale ale built on a light base malt and Mosaic alone, added as whole pellets, cryo hops and a concentrate. It is bright gold with an amber tint. Pungent mango and citrus lead the aroma. On the palate lemon, pine and a hint of blueberry spread out over a light bready malt base, and the bitterness is assertive yet ends soft. It returns at the start of each year.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2018
Oregon Beer Awards
Sessionable Hoppy Beers
Silver · 2016
Oregon Beer Awards
Sessionable Hoppy Beers
★Gold — Oregon Beer Awards (Sessionable Hoppy Beers)
★Silver — Oregon Beer Awards (Sessionable Hoppy Beers)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusypineybready
citrusy
piney
bready
tropical
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is pungent and immediately engaging, led by ripe mango and citrus notes that command attention.
also:berry,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Mosaic Pale

◎ Appearance

Bright gold with an amber tint, displaying excellent clarity and a well-formed head that clings to the glass with notable persistence. The carbonation is lively, supporting a fine white foam that gradually recedes into delicate lacing around the rim.

bright goldamber tintedclean, clear

◌ Aroma

The nose is pungent and immediately engaging, led by ripe mango and citrus notes that command attention. A light, bready malt backbone supports the hops without competing, allowing the single-varietal character to speak clearly.

mango, citrus forwardpungent hop presenceclean malt base

◐ Taste

Lemon and pine arrive on the palate with a subtle hint of blueberry mid-sip, all balanced over a light, bready malt foundation. The bitterness is assertive and well-defined, yet finishes soft rather than harsh, creating a sense of restraint and refinement.

lemon, pine, blueberryassertive yet measured bitternesslight, bready malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering lemon and pine that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains pleasant and herb-forward without becoming sharp or overly resinous.

clean, dryherb-forward fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 American Pale Ale

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What is a American 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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