Mosaic Pale
pFriem Family Brewers
- From:
- pFriem Family Brewers
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #20 - ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 94
Ranked #2,946 - Avg:
- 4.24 | pDev: 7.08%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 41
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 14, 2026
- Added:
- Mar 11, 2013
- Wants:
- 15
- Gots:
- 7
SCORE
94
Outstanding
94
Outstanding
You’ll think you’ve landed in the tropics when you enjoy a pFriem Mosaic Pale. This strong ale glows with an amber hue. Wafts of mango and citrus tease the senses just long enough before its assertive taste takes over with hits of mango, pine and a slight tinge of blueberry. Make no mistake; this ale has a bright and tasty future.
IBU 45
FLAVOR PROFILE
Mango, Blueberry, Pungent
INGREDIENTS
Malt: Rahr Pale, Simpsons Cara Malt, Simpsons Crystal Light
Hops: Mosaic
Yeast: American Ale
AVAILABILITY
Winter Seasonal
TASTING NOTES
This strong pale ale is bright golden with an amber hue. Pungent aromas of mango and citrus. Hops fill the mouth with lemon, pine, and a hint of blueberry. Finishes assertive, but soft.
HISTORY
This was the first beer in our single hop pale series. Our single hop pale series focuses on new hop varieties and show casing them in a American strong pale ale. The result of our experimental series accentuates and showcases the individual character of each hop. Mosaic is a new hop out of Washington’s Yakima Valley and is the first daughter of Simcoe. 2012 was the first harvest that Mosaic was commercially available.
IBU 45
FLAVOR PROFILE
Mango, Blueberry, Pungent
INGREDIENTS
Malt: Rahr Pale, Simpsons Cara Malt, Simpsons Crystal Light
Hops: Mosaic
Yeast: American Ale
AVAILABILITY
Winter Seasonal
TASTING NOTES
This strong pale ale is bright golden with an amber hue. Pungent aromas of mango and citrus. Hops fill the mouth with lemon, pine, and a hint of blueberry. Finishes assertive, but soft.
HISTORY
This was the first beer in our single hop pale series. Our single hop pale series focuses on new hop varieties and show casing them in a American strong pale ale. The result of our experimental series accentuates and showcases the individual character of each hop. Mosaic is a new hop out of Washington’s Yakima Valley and is the first daughter of Simcoe. 2012 was the first harvest that Mosaic was commercially available.
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Ratings by DOCRW:
Rated by DOCRW from Kentucky
4.2/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Jun 10, 2023
4.2/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Jun 10, 2023
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington
4.35/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.35/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
BOD 12-4-2024 This beer pours an amber golden with a medium head that turns to some lacing. Aroma is tropical fruit and malt. Taste is similar with mild bitterness. Easy drinking and flavorful.
Jun 12, 2025Reviewed by Sinfull from New York
4.27/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Clear golden color with a big white head and nice retention. Mango, pine, and berries in the aroma. Balanced, crisp taste with pleasant hoppy bitterness.
May 31, 2025
Reviewed by RBorsato from Virginia
4.45/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.45/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Big berry-like hop aroma and flavor as expected from Mosaic. Nice balance with light bitterness. Fairly light bodied with a nicely balanced finish. Sessionable!
May 02, 2025
Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
4.27/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16oz canned 2-14-25, opened 4-13-25.
2 finger off white pillowy head with excellent retention.
Bright, golden body - not hazy but not fully clear. Thick, patchy lacing.
Lots of hop fruit in the aroma, berries, citrus, and sweaty but in the best way.
Citrus and berries, some grassiness, some doughy malt and pine in the finish. Very tasty.
Light to medium body, bright entry, subtle prickliness on the tongue. Medium length, flavorful finish.
Outstanding.
Apr 13, 20252 finger off white pillowy head with excellent retention.
Bright, golden body - not hazy but not fully clear. Thick, patchy lacing.
Lots of hop fruit in the aroma, berries, citrus, and sweaty but in the best way.
Citrus and berries, some grassiness, some doughy malt and pine in the finish. Very tasty.
Light to medium body, bright entry, subtle prickliness on the tongue. Medium length, flavorful finish.
Outstanding.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.69/5 rDev -13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev -13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Draft at the Handlebar. Clear golden pour, small foamy white head. Light citrusy aroma, biscuit malts. Taste is fruity, grapefruit, lemon notes, and lush bready malts. Not overly hoppy, smooth.
Jan 08, 2023
Rated by gefinley from California
3.94/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bottled 12/5/21.
Apr 11, 2022
Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
4.02/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look - clear golden copper with a nice white head
Smell - citrus light slight tropical
Taste - tropical light citrus slight grain backbone
Feel - medium light body and medium carb
Overall - nice pale
Mar 07, 2022Smell - citrus light slight tropical
Taste - tropical light citrus slight grain backbone
Feel - medium light body and medium carb
Overall - nice pale
Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon
4.31/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look: Almost clear burnt orange with a frothy pure white head that builds up and holds as a pillow, slowly settling to reveal great lacing clung to the glass
Aroma: Mango, mandarins, passionfruit, lime, blueberries, sugar-dusted strawberries, papaya, wafts of Cannabis, and sweet bready malt
Taste: The initial hit up front is a pure tropical fruit salad and quickly filtering in to join are limes, oranges, and berry notes. The bready malt is ever-present and provides a nice balance throughout and closes with a little dank and more tropical fruit
Mouthfeel: Full, pretty clean, medium-high carbonation, and a lightly smooth and soft finish
Overall: This is tasty stuff. Not only is this beer a great showcase of the multi-dimensional Mosaic hop but it is a really good and well-made Pale Ale as well. I love what these folks do and try and look forward to this one each and every year. Recommended.
Jan 31, 2022Aroma: Mango, mandarins, passionfruit, lime, blueberries, sugar-dusted strawberries, papaya, wafts of Cannabis, and sweet bready malt
Taste: The initial hit up front is a pure tropical fruit salad and quickly filtering in to join are limes, oranges, and berry notes. The bready malt is ever-present and provides a nice balance throughout and closes with a little dank and more tropical fruit
Mouthfeel: Full, pretty clean, medium-high carbonation, and a lightly smooth and soft finish
Overall: This is tasty stuff. Not only is this beer a great showcase of the multi-dimensional Mosaic hop but it is a really good and well-made Pale Ale as well. I love what these folks do and try and look forward to this one each and every year. Recommended.
Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado
4.08/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Golden amber body; lots of lively carbonation; thick, sculpted head, white and creamy in texture. Nice mild and somewhat muted aroma; earthy fruitiness; a touch of citrus. Outstanding bready malt base infused with a moderate dose of hop bitterness; a bit of biscuit, a touch of wheat; pine-like hop note, too. Medium body; crisp and prickly on the palate; some residual sugar stickiness; a bit of alcohol dryness; cross between sweet and dry on the palate.
This beer balances the malt base and hop presence in a very nice manner. I love the prominent malt base character and certainly won't complain about the moderate hop bitterness. The smell, perhaps, was a bit on the quiet side, but everything else was top notch.
Apr 14, 2021This beer balances the malt base and hop presence in a very nice manner. I love the prominent malt base character and certainly won't complain about the moderate hop bitterness. The smell, perhaps, was a bit on the quiet side, but everything else was top notch.
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.3/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
APA #300 and it was a beauty! Dark golden clear pour with plump white head, left plenty of lacing. Huge mango and lemon nose with pineapple, light guava, earthy and grassy hops with hints of lemongrass. Taste is sweeter than the nose let on: lemon water-ice with huge mango, pineapple, orange cream, before lemon pith, grassy and earthy hops finish in an elevating way. Feel is bright, light, malty is very present but hops have character, not very pale though. Still, a well balanced and flavorful beer
Apr 12, 2021
Reviewed by Cashbail from New Hampshire
4.63/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.63/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a golden yellow with a fluffy white head. Dank mosaic smell. Medium carbonation with a piney tingle. Crisp and clean with a slight hop burn. A great example of the style.
Mar 26, 2021
Rated by Captain69 from Illinois
3.43/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.43/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
slightly hoppy / not great beer expected more
Mar 13, 2021Rated by SushiSakeBeer from Oregon
4.2/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Sweetness
Aug 14, 2020
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.77/5 rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Yet another beer from the Firestone Walker Festival Pre Party 2017.
Pours the most common beer color of golden yellow, bountiful clarity. 2/3" white head. Aroma goes Mosaic, but I dunno, not hard, these aren't super danky Mosaics, but they are nice, still pushing that lush tropical fruit and weed vibe, but in a more restrained way than the elite tier Mosaic dry hoppers will drop.
Taste revealed way more grain presence than I was expecting, like full on waves like in the song, you know, the one that did the thing. Enough Biden in this review. Stood out like it was top end pilsner malt. Keeps the orange and mango notes pushing. Carbonation appropriate. Light bodied, moderate 55ibu levels of bitterness.
I suspect the difficulty here is the 500ml format size for a pale ale, with everyone going full on 473ml (pints), this seems similar to the price per ounce difficulties the bomber format found. But then again, Russian River pulls off the 500ml size, but I dunno if their existence can be the norm expectation for another brewery. We'll see how this goes in the future.
Jul 28, 2020Pours the most common beer color of golden yellow, bountiful clarity. 2/3" white head. Aroma goes Mosaic, but I dunno, not hard, these aren't super danky Mosaics, but they are nice, still pushing that lush tropical fruit and weed vibe, but in a more restrained way than the elite tier Mosaic dry hoppers will drop.
Taste revealed way more grain presence than I was expecting, like full on waves like in the song, you know, the one that did the thing. Enough Biden in this review. Stood out like it was top end pilsner malt. Keeps the orange and mango notes pushing. Carbonation appropriate. Light bodied, moderate 55ibu levels of bitterness.
I suspect the difficulty here is the 500ml format size for a pale ale, with everyone going full on 473ml (pints), this seems similar to the price per ounce difficulties the bomber format found. But then again, Russian River pulls off the 500ml size, but I dunno if their existence can be the norm expectation for another brewery. We'll see how this goes in the future.
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