Other Half Double Mosaic Dream
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Tasting Notes
The aroma hits with a dense wave of tropical fruit — mango, papaya, and a bright citrus zest — underpinned by a softer, dank resinous quality that Mosaic hops are known for. On the palate, the hop character stays juicy and forward, with stone fruit and a hint of pine resin layering through a full, almost chewy body. Bitterness is present but restrained relative to the hop intensity, leaning toward lush rather than aggressive. The finish is moderately dry with a lingering tropical sweetness that makes the 8.5% ABV easy to miss.
About the Brewery
Other Half Brewing is based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014, and quickly became one of the most sought-after names in the hazy and juicy IPA movement on the East Coast. They're closely associated with single-hop and hop-forward double IPAs, frequent limited can releases, and long lines at their taproom. Their presence helped define the New York hazy IPA scene alongside breweries like Equilibrium and Grimm.
Food Pairings
Spicy Thai curry works well here because the beer's tropical fruit character softens the heat without fighting it. A fatty pork banh mi mirrors the dank, citrusy hop profile while the richness of the meat stands up to the beer's body. Sharp aged cheddar or a funky washed-rind cheese provides enough contrast to keep both the food and beer tasting distinct. Grilled shrimp with a mango salsa echoes the beer's own tropical notes in a way that feels cohesive rather than redundant.
Style Guide
American Double or Imperial IPAs are essentially amplified versions of the American IPA — more hops, more malt backbone to balance them, and ABVs that typically run from 7.5% to 10% or higher. The style originated in the early 2000s as American craft brewers pushed hop intensity further, with Russian River's Pliny the Elder often cited as a benchmark. What separates it from a standard IPA is the fuller body and greater hop concentration, and what separates it from a barleywine is that malt sweetness stays secondary — hops remain the defining feature throughout.