Southern Grist Mosa 4Pk

Southern Grist Mosa 4Pk is a fruited sour ale brewed with tangerine puree and sea salt, packaged in a four-pack at 5.8% ABV. Produced by Southern Grist Brewing in Nashville, Tennessee, Mosa draws on the mimosa concept but filters it through craft beer sensibilities — the addition of sea salt gives it an unexpected saline edge that separates it from other citrus sours on the market. The beer holds a solid 3.8 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 5,200 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.8%  |  Origin: Nashville, Tennessee  |  Style: Fruited Sour Ale  |  Brewery: Southern Grist Brewing

Production & Heritage

Southern Grist Brewing has built a reputation in Nashville's competitive craft scene for inventive fruited sours and pastry stouts. Mosa is brewed with real tangerine puree and sea salt — a combination designed to mimic the brunch-staple mimosa while remaining firmly a beer. The sea salt doesn't make the brew taste overtly salty; instead, it enhances mouthfeel and rounds out the tartness, a technique more commonly seen in traditional German gose-style ales. The result is a sessionable, hazy pour that bridges the gap between tart sour and easy-drinking warm-weather beer.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh tangerine peel and orange blossom lead, followed by hints of sourdough bread and light honey sweetness. A faint mineral quality from the sea salt sits underneath, keeping the nose from veering too sugary.

Taste: The first sip opens gently sweet with notes of honey, agave, and taffy before the full citrus spectrum arrives at mid-palate — vivid Valencia orange, tangerine, and clementine. A dry, tart sourness builds as the sea salt integrates, lending a subtle salinity that reviewers have likened to the character of a Mexican-style lager. The body is medium with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.

Finish: Dry and moderately tart, with tangerine lingering in the background rather than dominating. The salt contributes a clean, thirst-quenching quality that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Mosa

Mosa is best served cold, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to appreciate its golden-orange, copper-hazed color. It thrives as a standalone refresher but also works well in beer cocktails. Try it in a Beergarita — the tangerine and salt already echo a margarita's profile. It pairs naturally with a Michelada build, where the existing salinity complements tomato juice and hot sauce. For a low-effort brunch upgrade, use Mosa as the base in a Beermosa, combining it with a splash of fresh orange juice to amplify its citrus character.

Best For

• Brunch gatherings as a mimosa alternative with more complexity
• Warm-weather cookouts where a sessionable, flavorful sour outpaces light lager
• Introducing sour-curious friends to the style without overwhelming tartness
• Pairing with spicy or salty foods at casual dinners

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mosa taste like? Mosa leads with bright tangerine and orange citrus flavors supported by gentle sweetness, a dry sour backbone, and a subtle salinity from sea salt that keeps it balanced and refreshing.

How does Mosa compare to New Belgium Dominga Mimosa Sour? Both beers aim to capture the mimosa experience in a can, but Dominga leans more heavily into sparkling-wine-like carbonation and straightforward orange juice sweetness at 6% ABV. Mosa distinguishes itself with the addition of sea salt, which adds a savory, gose-like dimension that Dominga lacks.

Is Mosa good for sour beer beginners? Yes — its tartness is moderate rather than puckering, and the tangerine sweetness and sea salt make it approachable for drinkers who find sharper sours intimidating.

Where is Mosa made? Mosa is brewed by Southern Grist Brewing in Nashville, Tennessee, a brewery recognized for its rotating lineup of creative fruited sours and dessert-inspired stouts.

What foods pair well with Mosa? Fish tacos benefit from the beer's citrus and salt, echoing a squeeze of lime. Eggs Benedict or quiche mirror its brunch identity. Thai green curry plays off the tartness. A charcuterie board with aged cheddar and salami complements its savory-sweet balance. Ceviche is a natural match, as the tangerine and salt parallel the dish's acid and seasoning.

What sizes does Mosa come in? Mosa is available in a four-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release.

Is Mosa worth the price? Mosa positions as a craft fruited sour at a mid-range price point typical of specialty four-packs from respected regional breweries, and the quality of real tangerine puree and thoughtful salt integration delivers tangible value over mass-market citrus shandies.

Why Mosa?

The sea salt is the real differentiator here. Plenty of breweries produce tangerine sours, but the salted element gives Mosa a structural depth that elevates it beyond a simple fruit beer. Southern Grist has earned credibility in the crowded fruited sour category, and this expression reflects their ability to balance sweetness, acidity, and savory character without letting any single element overpower the others. With a 3.8 Untappd rating across thousands of reviews, Mosa has demonstrated consistent appeal among craft beer drinkers looking for a flavorful, sessionable option at 5.8% ABV.