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Mosaic IPA

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First poured at the brewery's second birthday and kept in the range ever since. A simple grain bill of pale malt and carapils keeps the body light, so the single hop carries everything. It pours golden hay under a cloudy white head, with pineapple, peach and lychee on the nose. The palate is tropical fruit over a light malt sweetness, finishing on resinous pine and a bitterness that stays balanced rather than biting.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachresinous
tropical
peach
resinous
fruity
piney
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical stone fruit—ripe peach and lychee emerge immediately, underpinned by a sweet pineapple character that suggests both fruit juice and a subtle floral lift.
also:malty,clean,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic IPA

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a luminous golden-hay color that catches the light with clarity despite a deliberate haze from suspension. A thick, creamy white head builds on the pour and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing as the level drops. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the head's longevity.

golden-hayhazy, white headpersistent lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical stone fruit—ripe peach and lychee emerge immediately, underpinned by a sweet pineapple character that suggests both fruit juice and a subtle floral lift. Beneath the fruit sits a herbal, resinous hop presence that adds complexity without overshadowing the aromatic profile. Light malt sweetness provides a soft foundation, allowing the single-hop expression to lead.

peach, lychee, pineappleresinous hoplight malt sweetnesstropical fruit-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean entry of tropical fruit that mirrors the aroma, evolving through a light, slightly sweet malt body that never becomes cloying. Mid-palate brings a gentle bitterness and piney, resinous character that builds gradually rather than aggressively. The finish balances fruit, mild sweetness, and a lingering herbal bite—refreshing and dry without harsh edges.

tropical fruitlight body, dry finishbalanced bitternessresinous pine

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with resinous pine and a controlled bitterness that fades smoothly. Fruit impressions linger gently, leaving a refreshing, slightly astringent sensation on the palate.

dry, lingering bitternessresinous fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

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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.

Finding a similar IPA

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