Beer Name? Mosaic DDH IPA
Where's It From?
Bracket Brewing, a father-and-son nanobrewery based in Marrickville, Sydney.
What's So Special About It?
Independent nanobrewery Bracket Brewing doesn't rest on its laurels. Instead of a core range, it releases new beers each month, focusing on powerful IPAs alongside lagers, pilsners, and porters, all in 440mL tallboy cans.
This month's lineup includes a West Coast IPA, Black IPA, DIPA, and a Coconut Imperial Stout with 12% ABV. On test this week is the Mosaic DDH IPA.
Crack open the tallboy, and you're greeted with vibrant tropical fruit aromas. Double dry hopping amplifies the scents of papaya and sweet guava, with a hint of red berry. The beer pours a hazy pale straw color with a frothy, meringue-like head that leaves significant lacing.
On the palate, the hop profile mirrors the aroma: juicy papaya and guava, berry, and mild citrus zest, balanced by earthy pine and low bitterness to avoid excessive sweetness. Bracket says the key is how the hops interact with their house yeast, emphasizing Mosaic's juicy characteristics. The texture shines, thanks to a fermentation process that yields a creamy mouthfeel. It's velvety smooth, lingering on the tongue without a heavy finish.
Should I Share It?
With a 6.9% ABV, this beer is ideal for sipping slowly or sharing with friends.
What's the Damage?
It's a hefty beer with a hefty price: $19.50 per can.
