Draught at Brewer’s Tap and Table, 7/1/17 and Worden Hall, 8/19/17.
Heavily hazy, though not soupy, pale, straw-blonde with golden tints and a full, well-retained, white head.
The more mild side of mosaic is noted in the nose, thankfully (since it’s such a light beer), showing nectarine skin, apricots and light meyer lemon. Biscuity malts lie behind it, and perhaps a touch of vanilla-like sugar character from the lactose. It’s mostly soft, fuzzy, green hops, though and it’s both clean and shows no resin, alcohol or yeast.
Soft and fruity, with mostly stone fruit and mild citrus. Biscuity malts, lactose and a tight carbonation provide a supple texture while hops show light bitterness and juicy fruits growing stronger as the beer warms and breathes. The lactose provides a bit of gentle acidity and orange creamsicle flavor, but does give it a somewhat "thick" character that is definitely questionably-desirable in a light, hoppy pale ale. That being said, the amount of clean, well-presented flavors, bright hoppiness and lack of resin, all at ~3% abv is undeniably great brewing and I’m happy to drink this beer whenever I see it.