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Mystic Mama
Jackie O's Brewpub
- From:
- Jackie O's Brewpub
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #1,281 - ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 89
Ranked #12,459 - Avg:
- 3.96 | pDev: 8.84%
- Reviews:
- 165
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 01, 2024
- Added:
- Feb 15, 2010
- Wants:
- 36
- Gots:
- 229
Our flagship West-Coast style IPA is brewed with a tremendous amount of hand-selected American hops, delivering extraordinary tropical and citrus notes alongside a firm but satiating bitterness.
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
4.04/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had this on draft at Andy’s Pizza near Howard University. Poured into a tall glass. Slightly hazy yellow color with a nice white head and good curtain lacing. Nice piney smell and taste. A bit of citrus with a very sharp hoppy finish. Nice to see a West Coast!
Feb 07, 2024Reviewed by Steve_Studnuts from Pennsylvania
3.78/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Canned 12/29/23
2 fingers white head over a mostly clear light golden, pilsner-y body. Head thins out after a bit but never fully dissipates. Very solid lacing. Smells of bitter citrus right up front. Grapefruit, I guess? Or maybe just generic citrus pith. Some tropical notes, I assume, due to dry-hopping, as the can states. And here I thought this was going to be a straight-up west coaster. Oh well. There seems to be malt underneath all the fruit vibes and that bodes well. *sip* It's bitter and piney and citrus-y and dry and that's what I wanted. Maybe some tropical notes lurking around the margins, but I ain't fuckin' wit dat. Weird raw alcohol hit on the very back end. Not a fan of that. Lingering bitterness. Is... pretty good? Sure. I won't have a problem drinking the rest of them anyway.
Jan 28, 20242 fingers white head over a mostly clear light golden, pilsner-y body. Head thins out after a bit but never fully dissipates. Very solid lacing. Smells of bitter citrus right up front. Grapefruit, I guess? Or maybe just generic citrus pith. Some tropical notes, I assume, due to dry-hopping, as the can states. And here I thought this was going to be a straight-up west coaster. Oh well. There seems to be malt underneath all the fruit vibes and that bodes well. *sip* It's bitter and piney and citrus-y and dry and that's what I wanted. Maybe some tropical notes lurking around the margins, but I ain't fuckin' wit dat. Weird raw alcohol hit on the very back end. Not a fan of that. Lingering bitterness. Is... pretty good? Sure. I won't have a problem drinking the rest of them anyway.
Reviewed by MikeB_from_Macomb from Michigan
4.07/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.07/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nice clear amber color, crisp dry finish. It’s billed as citrusy and hoppy, but I’ve tasted hoppier and more citrus in other “juicy” beers. I really like this one. Goes down smooth. Poured with a nice creamy head that lasted. Not sure about the smell, seemed a little off but could have been the can or glass. Overall, this is the perfect one for any occasion..
Jun 20, 2023Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania
3.87/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
6/14/23, We made it to Jackie O's Public House! Anniversary trip, 2023
Leah's second tasting! Super clear on the glass and only a light ring of bubbles ringing the lip of the glass.
Aroma is super fruity, tangerine comes through strong. Lemon, pine, and sweet mango come through as well.
Very bright and dry hop bomb in the mouth. Tingles the edges of the tongue.
The flavor is good, but not wow. Very piney and grapefruit rind. Slight sweetness, like a spoonful of marshmallow cream was added at the end.
Jun 14, 2023Leah's second tasting! Super clear on the glass and only a light ring of bubbles ringing the lip of the glass.
Aroma is super fruity, tangerine comes through strong. Lemon, pine, and sweet mango come through as well.
Very bright and dry hop bomb in the mouth. Tingles the edges of the tongue.
The flavor is good, but not wow. Very piney and grapefruit rind. Slight sweetness, like a spoonful of marshmallow cream was added at the end.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.91/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Taster at brewery. Pale gold, slightly cloudy, creamy head. Aroma is light hops, fruity, malty. Not your typical West Coast IPA, but there are some sharp, piney hoppy notes that trickle in late. Smooth, creamy.
Mar 09, 2023Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota
4.14/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.14/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can. Stamped on can bottom is 'CANNED 09-27-22'.
Slightly cloudy, pale gold colored body. Two fingers of white head, which creates a pillow top. Leaves rings and walls of lacing.
Aroma of grapefruit and pine. Quite aromatic.
Taste is orange, grapefruit, pine, and a bit of dank. Good solid malt base. Hops prevail in the aftertaste. Much more bitter than juicy sweet.
Fuller mouth feel, with light syrup. Very slight tongue burn. Excellent carbonation.
West Coast style IPA from Ohio. Piney bitterness lasts for awhile.
Nov 11, 2022Slightly cloudy, pale gold colored body. Two fingers of white head, which creates a pillow top. Leaves rings and walls of lacing.
Aroma of grapefruit and pine. Quite aromatic.
Taste is orange, grapefruit, pine, and a bit of dank. Good solid malt base. Hops prevail in the aftertaste. Much more bitter than juicy sweet.
Fuller mouth feel, with light syrup. Very slight tongue burn. Excellent carbonation.
West Coast style IPA from Ohio. Piney bitterness lasts for awhile.
Reviewed by Ricochet from Ohio
3.95/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
L: Light orange. Nice head that lasted. Puffy white sticky lace.
S: Tropical Fruit. Like a Tahitian Treat only not sweet smelling.
F: Strong bitter wash. Strong fruit aftertaste
T: Yes, this has a heavy fruit profile with no particular flavor making itself known. It's got that bracing bitter and almost candy like remainder.
O: An enjoyable IPA, but not enough to make it stand out. Maybe better fresh from the tap or aged.
May 21, 2022S: Tropical Fruit. Like a Tahitian Treat only not sweet smelling.
F: Strong bitter wash. Strong fruit aftertaste
T: Yes, this has a heavy fruit profile with no particular flavor making itself known. It's got that bracing bitter and almost candy like remainder.
O: An enjoyable IPA, but not enough to make it stand out. Maybe better fresh from the tap or aged.
Reviewed by Scott_45 from Ohio
4.48/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.48/5 rDev +13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Mystic Mama is an outstanding West Coast IPA! Being brewed in Athens, OH, Jackie is one of my favorite breweries. Refreshing flavor of citrus with a good IBU rating of 80, and balanced with 7% ABV, the buzz and bitterness rating and flavor will please you more than any lager. Excellent brew for any occasion.
Apr 03, 2022
Mystic Mama from Jackie O's Brewpub
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
1082 ratings
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