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Hops and Grain Brewery – A Pale Mosaic

Brewery: Hops and Grain Brewery
Location Austin, TX
Style American IPA
 ABV 5.93%
 IBUs 60

 

Best Quote During Tasting

That's the first time I saw an Alpaca, too. I was freaking out.

Justin:

Aroma - There are a lot of great things happening from the hops: Cantaloupe, grapefruit, melon, and some resin.  The malt is there but subtle sweetness of wheat bread is most perceptible.
Score: 10/12
Appearance - The beer pours hazy gold with a thick, white head that stays around as a thin film.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Loads of hop character: Melon, tropical fruits, pine, dankness, and bitter. Malts are second fiddle but there in good balance with a caramelly sweetness.
Score: 16/20
Mouthfeel - Medium carbonation, medium body, and finishes semi-dry
Score: 4/5
Overall Impression - I took notes on this one (as I do for every beer) but something I circled was "I would drink a lot of these."  Poetic, right?  Really though, I could handle a few of these, no problem.  The balance is great and the awesome citrus/melon character from the hops can keep you wanting more.
Score: 9/10

 

A Pale Mosaic Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.2
User Rating: 0.0 (4 votes)
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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