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Righteously Hopped Red IPA
Mother Earth Brew Co.
- From:
- Mother Earth Brew Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 9.19%
- Reviews:
- 10
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 13, 2016
- Added:
- Jan 14, 2011
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 2
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Reviewed by Martine from England
3.7/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.7/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours clear dark red into a glass from a can; head is two-three fingers, beige and fluffy which diminishes after a short moment. Aroma is mild tutti-frutti, a little pine, aromatic hops, and some blood orange. Flavour is very much the same with sweet fruit punch, some metallic earthiness, blood orange, stewed grass hops, and rye. Very balanced and quaffable. Light-medium bodied with minimal carbonation. Standard red ale, very sessionable.
Nov 13, 2016Reviewed by crimsonfloyd from California
3.7/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.7/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A cranberry red with tan head that leaves sea foam lace. Smells strongly of spice, berries and pepper. Hops taste of raspberry and lemon rind. Malts taste of cracker and caramel. I find there to be a mild clash between the hop and malt flavors. Not so bad that the beer is unenjoyable, but it doesn't quite meld together the way I would like. Mouthfeel is smooth and easy to drink.
Oct 28, 2016Reviewed by mactrail from Washington
3.07/5 rDev -19.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2.5
3.07/5 rDev -19.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 2.5
Quite lovely to look at. Clear ruby port color with a creamy pile of suds and lots of lacing in the Ommegang chalice. Watery body but in a refreshing way. Fairly sudsy with that hoppy bite.
Leafy, herbal nose. Alfalfa taste with a smell of wet straw. Woody flavor and quite bitter aftertaste. Dirty hop taste with an excess of dankness. Seems to be another classic Amber Ale with the overdone hoppy bite and murky malt. Seems to get worse as you sip.
Oct 25, 2016Leafy, herbal nose. Alfalfa taste with a smell of wet straw. Woody flavor and quite bitter aftertaste. Dirty hop taste with an excess of dankness. Seems to be another classic Amber Ale with the overdone hoppy bite and murky malt. Seems to get worse as you sip.
Reviewed by verge from California
4.58/5 rDev +20.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.58/5 rDev +20.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Look: Very dark amber red. Almost mahogany. One finger head disapates to a thin ring that lasts throughout the glass. Looks good to me!
Smell: Cloyingly sweet. Very little hint of hops. This actually works in its favor when it combines with the flavor.
Taste: Dunno if it's supposed to, but I get a hint of rye. There's some roastiness, some of the caramel sweetness of the classic "red," and the hops. Really, a spectacular flavor balance. The sweet smell counters the roasty/hoppy flavor and overwhelms the pallette (in a good way).
Mouthfeel: Thick and sticky. Awesome complement to the flavor and aroma.
What an experience it is to drink this beer! If you see it, get it!
Sep 19, 2016Smell: Cloyingly sweet. Very little hint of hops. This actually works in its favor when it combines with the flavor.
Taste: Dunno if it's supposed to, but I get a hint of rye. There's some roastiness, some of the caramel sweetness of the classic "red," and the hops. Really, a spectacular flavor balance. The sweet smell counters the roasty/hoppy flavor and overwhelms the pallette (in a good way).
Mouthfeel: Thick and sticky. Awesome complement to the flavor and aroma.
What an experience it is to drink this beer! If you see it, get it!
Rated by breardon1776 from New York
3.91/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Great beer. Drinking poolside in Marina del Rey. Picked it up at Big Sur Tap House on my drive down the coast. Shot to West Coast Fam!!
Jul 23, 2016Reviewed by Stevem68 from Ohio
3.81/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a coppery amber color. Aroma is bitter hops with a sweet malty note. Flavor has some sweet caramel malts with a little bitter hop finish. Has decent balance but nothing impresses here. Overall not bad but nothing special.
Jul 21, 2016Reviewed by ArrogantB from Colorado
3.53/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the brewery in Vista. Red color (duh). Aroma was hops and the flavor was very hoppy with a decent malt backbone. Overall though I wouldn't grab it again.
Apr 30, 2015Reviewed by ehammond1
3.79/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.79/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Growler
Mother Earth Brew Co.
Vista, CA
A stunningly beautiful beer. Clear, copper, and amber body with a huge head that isn't in the mood to go anywhere. I wasn't expecting to be taken aback as much as I am after just pouring this beer. Really something to marvel at. Quick! Someone take a picture! A disappointingly small amount of lacing is the only thing keeping this beer from a perfect appearance.
Pleasant and simple. Hoppy grapefruit aroma but there isn't much in the nose. Disappointing after such a terrific appearance.
An exceptionally well-balanced amber IPA. Not overly hop-centric (surprising given the beer's name) as what I enjoy most about this beer is the bready malt character. So many CA brewers aren't interested in creating simple, balanced, yet exceptional IPAs anymore, and in that arena, I believe this one shines.
Medium body and well carbonated. All I ask for in my IPAs.
I would be extraordinarily happy drinking this all night. I suppose that makes it very, very drinkable.
Thanks Kamron!
Feb 19, 2011Mother Earth Brew Co.
Vista, CA
A stunningly beautiful beer. Clear, copper, and amber body with a huge head that isn't in the mood to go anywhere. I wasn't expecting to be taken aback as much as I am after just pouring this beer. Really something to marvel at. Quick! Someone take a picture! A disappointingly small amount of lacing is the only thing keeping this beer from a perfect appearance.
Pleasant and simple. Hoppy grapefruit aroma but there isn't much in the nose. Disappointing after such a terrific appearance.
An exceptionally well-balanced amber IPA. Not overly hop-centric (surprising given the beer's name) as what I enjoy most about this beer is the bready malt character. So many CA brewers aren't interested in creating simple, balanced, yet exceptional IPAs anymore, and in that arena, I believe this one shines.
Medium body and well carbonated. All I ask for in my IPAs.
I would be extraordinarily happy drinking this all night. I suppose that makes it very, very drinkable.
Thanks Kamron!
Reviewed by Lakes from Idaho
3.91/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Very deep copper in color. Very long lasting had
Nose is small. Hops present but fairly undefined.
Taste is excellent. Very hop forward. Nice grassy and mild citrus notes. No astringency at all. Balance is spot on.
Mouthfeel is good. A little rich for the style.
Drinkable beer.
Jan 29, 2011Nose is small. Hops present but fairly undefined.
Taste is excellent. Very hop forward. Nice grassy and mild citrus notes. No astringency at all. Balance is spot on.
Mouthfeel is good. A little rich for the style.
Drinkable beer.
Reviewed by HopHead84 from California
3.48/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
3.48/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
1/23/2011
On tap at Mother Earth.
A: Deep crimson with a big frothy off white head. Good retention and lots of lacing.
S: Floral notes with grapefruit, orange, and pine. There's a touch of mint and some caramel malt. Hops are the highlight.
T: Grapefruit, orange, and a notable mint quality. Malt is pretty restrained, imparting caramel and a light sweetness. Pine is evident. Good hop flavor and moderate bitterness. Some astringency in the dry finish.
M: Medium body with moderate carbonation. Mouthfeel is dry and sticky with a little astringency.
Overall: Though red in color, this is an IPA, and a pretty decent one at that.
Jan 24, 2011On tap at Mother Earth.
A: Deep crimson with a big frothy off white head. Good retention and lots of lacing.
S: Floral notes with grapefruit, orange, and pine. There's a touch of mint and some caramel malt. Hops are the highlight.
T: Grapefruit, orange, and a notable mint quality. Malt is pretty restrained, imparting caramel and a light sweetness. Pine is evident. Good hop flavor and moderate bitterness. Some astringency in the dry finish.
M: Medium body with moderate carbonation. Mouthfeel is dry and sticky with a little astringency.
Overall: Though red in color, this is an IPA, and a pretty decent one at that.
Righteously Hopped Red IPA from Mother Earth Brew Co.
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
21 ratings
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