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Mosaic Ale 12

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Citrus leads aroma and flavour, joined by floral, fruity and lightly earthy tones and a light maltiness: a gentle, easy-going pale ale. It is the first ale the brewery ever made. First brewed as „Wedding Ale“ for the wedding of one of the brewers, it won its place in the range under the name of the Mosaic hop it celebrates.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruityfloral
citrusy
fruity
floral
malty
earthy
clean
Aroma
The nose is led by bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit predominate—supported by a gentle floral character and hints of stone fruit.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mosaic Ale 12

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively, creating a consistent stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam throughout the drink.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit predominate—supported by a gentle floral character and hints of stone fruit. A light grassy-herbal undertone emerges, with soft Malz sweetness providing a balanced foundation without overwhelming the noble hop profile.

citrus-forwardfloral, brightlight herbalsoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with citrus and stone fruit flavors developing immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a harmonious blend of fruity esters and a subtle earthy spice, while the moderate 43 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly without harsh edges. The Mosaic hop character shines through without dominating, allowing the delicate malt backbone to support the entire composition.

citrus, fruitysmooth-drinkingbalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp with a lingering citrus and floral note that gradually fades. A light, clean aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, crispcitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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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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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