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pFriem Mosaic Pale

pFriem Family Brewers
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 235 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
SRM
golden7
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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)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
No character signal.

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of pFriem Mosaic Pale

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 pFriem Mosaic Pale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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