Fall To Pieces - Mosaic IPA
Surly Brewing Co.
- From:
- Surly Brewing Co.
- Minnesota, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 6.8%
- Score:
- 88
- Avg:
- 3.91 | pDev: 7.93%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 11
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Jan 31, 2021
- Added:
- Jan 21, 2020
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Our Mosaic masterpiece puts juicy, tropical hops at the forefront of this light-bodied, delicious IPA. Notes of mango, honey, and papaya entice, along with a dank hint of green fruit.
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota
3.3/5 rDev -15.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
3.3/5 rDev -15.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
12oz can pilfered from my uncle's variety pack
Mosaic are probably my 2nd favorite hop variety, and they are showcased here, but in a very subdued way. Nice chunky and unfiltered look, smells kinda like an armpit. It tastes mildly bitter; highly drinkable fruit hop juice with a cracker malt backing
Plain Jane unfiltered mosaic IPA, which means it's great by default, so I judge this extra harsh. It highlights the mosaic hop, but in a subtle way that doesn't bring out its full potential.. and aside from that, there isn't much to this beer
Dec 25, 2020Mosaic are probably my 2nd favorite hop variety, and they are showcased here, but in a very subdued way. Nice chunky and unfiltered look, smells kinda like an armpit. It tastes mildly bitter; highly drinkable fruit hop juice with a cracker malt backing
Plain Jane unfiltered mosaic IPA, which means it's great by default, so I judge this extra harsh. It highlights the mosaic hop, but in a subtle way that doesn't bring out its full potential.. and aside from that, there isn't much to this beer
Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Texas
2.9/5 rDev -25.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
2.9/5 rDev -25.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
12 fl oz pull-tab can from Surly's variety 12-pack:
6.8% ABV. "Mosaic India Pale Ale."
Coats the palate with vague tropical fruit, but never brings Mosaic hops' signature subtle blueberry flavour to the fore, which alone makes it a subpar Mosaic single hopped IPA in my book, failing to showcase the one hop varietal it purports to commit to.
Smooth, wet, well-carbonated. Not oily, acidic, or refreshing. Medium-bodied.
A shrug of an IPA. I don't know who'd buy this a second time given the wealth of better beers in the oversaturated style. Disappointing coming from Surly.
C (2.90) / AVERAGE
***
12/24/20:
Mango.
C / AVERAGE
Dec 22, 20206.8% ABV. "Mosaic India Pale Ale."
Coats the palate with vague tropical fruit, but never brings Mosaic hops' signature subtle blueberry flavour to the fore, which alone makes it a subpar Mosaic single hopped IPA in my book, failing to showcase the one hop varietal it purports to commit to.
Smooth, wet, well-carbonated. Not oily, acidic, or refreshing. Medium-bodied.
A shrug of an IPA. I don't know who'd buy this a second time given the wealth of better beers in the oversaturated style. Disappointing coming from Surly.
C (2.90) / AVERAGE
***
12/24/20:
Mango.
C / AVERAGE
Reviewed by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania
3.59/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.59/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Nice seasonal flavor, the best one in the fall variety pack for me. Like most Surley's, not deeply crafty but this one stood out for me with a wee bit of heartiness and good taste. For me, i really didn't run into the advertised tropical flavors which was a plus for me.
Nov 09, 2020
Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
You've got to have mosaic, man. Without mosaic in your hop bill, you got nothing.
Lightly hazed, bright golden, lasting ivory head on top.
In the nose: Bold, assertive citrus. Popping with hops, here. Lemon/lime, grapefruit, orange.
In the mouth: Juicy, fruity, bitter. It's got all things one clamors for in an IPA. Dry in the end. Drains the palate and urges on another sip. Medium bodied, and easy drinking.
Oct 17, 2020Lightly hazed, bright golden, lasting ivory head on top.
In the nose: Bold, assertive citrus. Popping with hops, here. Lemon/lime, grapefruit, orange.
In the mouth: Juicy, fruity, bitter. It's got all things one clamors for in an IPA. Dry in the end. Drains the palate and urges on another sip. Medium bodied, and easy drinking.
Reviewed by Mindcrime1000 from South Dakota
3.91/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured into a nonic pint.
Pours light gold and nearly clear. A good and enduring fluffy head gives way to excellent lacing.
Aromas of pineapple, mango, peach, white grape, faint resin and hints of chive.
The flavor follows the nose in many ways but packs surprises too. Mild tropical sweetness on the tip of the tongue quickly melds with a mid palate melange of white grape, white pepper, faint berry, grass and chive, and resin. The berry presence expands as the brew warms.
The brew is very drinkable. Well carbonated. Not crisp but it has a nice drying finish.
A nice mosaic ipa.
Sep 20, 2020Pours light gold and nearly clear. A good and enduring fluffy head gives way to excellent lacing.
Aromas of pineapple, mango, peach, white grape, faint resin and hints of chive.
The flavor follows the nose in many ways but packs surprises too. Mild tropical sweetness on the tip of the tongue quickly melds with a mid palate melange of white grape, white pepper, faint berry, grass and chive, and resin. The berry presence expands as the brew warms.
The brew is very drinkable. Well carbonated. Not crisp but it has a nice drying finish.
A nice mosaic ipa.
Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin
3.89/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a clear, light orange color with a strong, creamy-white head. SRM of 8. (4.00)
Aroma: Aromas of zesty orange juice, lemon-lime Sprite, pineapple juice, honeydew. A little bit of mango & papaya in the middle like the can says. Tropical and classic for Mosaic. Then some unique cinnamon spice aroma comes off the end. Very orange juicy and some cinnamon. Like a cinnamon mint. (3.75)
Flavor: Flavor follows the nose with orange juice, green pineapple juice, green herbs, tropical flavors, with a cinnamon spice finish. Light mango. Moderately bitter. Finishes relatively light, and clean. Finishes with a sweet tea sweetness. Very interesting flavors with the green moss and cinnamon. (4.00)
Feel: Lighter-bodied. Strong carbonation. Clean and crisp on the palate. (4.00)
Compared to Odell's IPA 4/25/20: Pours a lighter color. Similar aroma strength. More pineapple and green melon. Less unripened tropical fruit and herbs. Finishes lighter, cleaner, and dryer with less bitterness.
Compared to Founders Unraveled IPA 6/13/20: Pours a slightly darker color. More green moss and mint aromas. Less tropical juice. More resinous and less juice. Similar sweetness.
Compared to Lagunitas StereoHopic IPA: Pours a similar color with a milder head. More orange juice, pineapple, and cinnamon. Less green citrus and tropical fruit. Less orchard fruit. Hoppier, more zest, and lighter.
Overall: A lighter-bodied IPA. Lighter Mosaic qualities. Lemon/Lime Sprite on the aroma, but then ORANGE JUICE, PINEAPPLE, HERBS, MANGO, with a CINNAMON spice finish. Zesty and clean. No dankness or berry. But there is this touch of cinnamon mint which I found a bit unique. I wonder if anyone else gets cinnamon and green moss in here. Pretty interesting and unique. (Final Rating: 3.89)
Apr 25, 2020Aroma: Aromas of zesty orange juice, lemon-lime Sprite, pineapple juice, honeydew. A little bit of mango & papaya in the middle like the can says. Tropical and classic for Mosaic. Then some unique cinnamon spice aroma comes off the end. Very orange juicy and some cinnamon. Like a cinnamon mint. (3.75)
Flavor: Flavor follows the nose with orange juice, green pineapple juice, green herbs, tropical flavors, with a cinnamon spice finish. Light mango. Moderately bitter. Finishes relatively light, and clean. Finishes with a sweet tea sweetness. Very interesting flavors with the green moss and cinnamon. (4.00)
Feel: Lighter-bodied. Strong carbonation. Clean and crisp on the palate. (4.00)
Compared to Odell's IPA 4/25/20: Pours a lighter color. Similar aroma strength. More pineapple and green melon. Less unripened tropical fruit and herbs. Finishes lighter, cleaner, and dryer with less bitterness.
Compared to Founders Unraveled IPA 6/13/20: Pours a slightly darker color. More green moss and mint aromas. Less tropical juice. More resinous and less juice. Similar sweetness.
Compared to Lagunitas StereoHopic IPA: Pours a similar color with a milder head. More orange juice, pineapple, and cinnamon. Less green citrus and tropical fruit. Less orchard fruit. Hoppier, more zest, and lighter.
Overall: A lighter-bodied IPA. Lighter Mosaic qualities. Lemon/Lime Sprite on the aroma, but then ORANGE JUICE, PINEAPPLE, HERBS, MANGO, with a CINNAMON spice finish. Zesty and clean. No dankness or berry. But there is this touch of cinnamon mint which I found a bit unique. I wonder if anyone else gets cinnamon and green moss in here. Pretty interesting and unique. (Final Rating: 3.89)
Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota
4.09/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From a 12oz can:
Appearance: Gold, particles in suspension, big head.
Smell: Fruity, light citrus.
Taste: Slight sweetness, mild fruit, then a dry finish.
Overall: Picked up the Surly thaw pack and was looking forward to this beer as several raved about it on the message board. It was solid but not spectacular, maybe 2 months of age was too much. I like mosaic beers and this was good but not great.
Apr 12, 2020Appearance: Gold, particles in suspension, big head.
Smell: Fruity, light citrus.
Taste: Slight sweetness, mild fruit, then a dry finish.
Overall: Picked up the Surly thaw pack and was looking forward to this beer as several raved about it on the message board. It was solid but not spectacular, maybe 2 months of age was too much. I like mosaic beers and this was good but not great.
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