Radio The Mothership
Collective Arts Brewing
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- Style:
- IPA - Imperial
Ranked #1,870 - ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #6,139 - Avg:
- 4.06 | pDev: 7.39%
- Reviews:
- 46
- Ratings:
- From:
- Collective Arts Brewing
- Ontario, Canada
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 2
- Gots
- 26
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Notes:
Fruity, bitter hops, berry, mango, peach; a wonderful interplay between the earthy bitterness, the nuanced fruity berry character, and the piney funky tropical depth. The resinous character of the hops shows through in a tongue-coating mouth feel. You’ll really feel saturated by all the hops. Delicious.
Reviews: 46
| Ratings: 150
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Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.28/5 rDev -19.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Poured into a tulip, the appearance was a bronzed copper color with a steady pace of carbonation rising to meet a quickly dieing little white head. Messy clingy lace. The aroma smelled like orange marmalade with some grassy sweet fresh features and a little bit of lemon scent. Light lemongrass, touch of floral and a little bit of bready malts wrap together sweetly with an underscore of bitterness. The flavor leaned towards the sweetness at first and seemed to develop a little bit more of the bitterness as it warmed. Drying malty sort of aftertaste to follow through on the finish which was semi-sticky. The palate was medium bodied with a fair sipping quality about it. Carbonation felt fine. ABV felt fine. Overall, decent DIPA, maybe again.
Jun 28, 2017
3.28/5 rDev -19.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Poured into a tulip, the appearance was a bronzed copper color with a steady pace of carbonation rising to meet a quickly dieing little white head. Messy clingy lace. The aroma smelled like orange marmalade with some grassy sweet fresh features and a little bit of lemon scent. Light lemongrass, touch of floral and a little bit of bready malts wrap together sweetly with an underscore of bitterness. The flavor leaned towards the sweetness at first and seemed to develop a little bit more of the bitterness as it warmed. Drying malty sort of aftertaste to follow through on the finish which was semi-sticky. The palate was medium bodied with a fair sipping quality about it. Carbonation felt fine. ABV felt fine. Overall, decent DIPA, maybe again.
Jun 28, 2017
More User Reviews:
scotorum from Massachusetts
4.09/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
COLLECTIVE ARTS RADIO THE MOTHERSHIP DIPA 5/7/17
I confess I bought this Canadian offering because of the amusing name.
Poured from the 16 oz. can into a Lawson's stemmed tulip.
a: Translucent orange with an inch thick white head which receded to thick surface foam and dense lacing. So far so good.
s: Surprisingly bland. Maybe some vague biscuit.
t: Follows the nose with more biscuity strength along with a pretty strong hop bite which lingers on the dry finish. later some citrus notes finally develop, leaning to orange and grapefruit.
m; Medium plus, very good body and carbonation tingle.
o; A different DIPA, as though a hefty German lager had a load of hops added whose flavor hid out until...Overall flavorful and substantially satifying.
May 08, 2017
4.09/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
COLLECTIVE ARTS RADIO THE MOTHERSHIP DIPA 5/7/17
I confess I bought this Canadian offering because of the amusing name.
Poured from the 16 oz. can into a Lawson's stemmed tulip.
a: Translucent orange with an inch thick white head which receded to thick surface foam and dense lacing. So far so good.
s: Surprisingly bland. Maybe some vague biscuit.
t: Follows the nose with more biscuity strength along with a pretty strong hop bite which lingers on the dry finish. later some citrus notes finally develop, leaning to orange and grapefruit.
m; Medium plus, very good body and carbonation tingle.
o; A different DIPA, as though a hefty German lager had a load of hops added whose flavor hid out until...Overall flavorful and substantially satifying.
May 08, 2017
HorseheadsHophead from New York
4.37/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Hazy gold with a small white head. Medium retention, and some lacing.
S: Big dankness, slightly warming alcohol, peach, mango, orange, lemon, pineapple, pine, cat pee.
T: Lemon, orange, and peach upfront; followed by slightly toasty biscuity malt, honeydew melon, and green grape. Big weedy dankness on the finish, slightly grassy and earth, then more grapefruit, honey, and pineapple.
F: Mostly full-bodied, smooth, well-rounded, moderately carbonated. Finishes lightly crisp and lightly dry.
O: A really good NE DIPA with some West Coast leanings. Dank but also fruity, smooth but slightly shows its strength. A very enjoyable beer.
Dec 19, 2017
4.37/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Hazy gold with a small white head. Medium retention, and some lacing.
S: Big dankness, slightly warming alcohol, peach, mango, orange, lemon, pineapple, pine, cat pee.
T: Lemon, orange, and peach upfront; followed by slightly toasty biscuity malt, honeydew melon, and green grape. Big weedy dankness on the finish, slightly grassy and earth, then more grapefruit, honey, and pineapple.
F: Mostly full-bodied, smooth, well-rounded, moderately carbonated. Finishes lightly crisp and lightly dry.
O: A really good NE DIPA with some West Coast leanings. Dank but also fruity, smooth but slightly shows its strength. A very enjoyable beer.
Dec 19, 2017
andrenaline from Canada
4.1/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nov 24, 2017
4.1/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nov 24, 2017
Mattias from Sweden
3.75/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aug 31, 2018
3.75/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aug 31, 2018
KensWorld from Florida
4/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apr 14, 2019
4/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apr 14, 2019
Tampalocal5577 from Florida
4.34/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great malt & hop balance. Juicy and bready!
Feb 28, 2019
4.34/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great malt & hop balance. Juicy and bready!
Feb 28, 2019
Knapp85 from Pennsylvania
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours out a slightly hazy yellow color with a thin white head on top. The smell of the beer has some bright funky hops on the nose. The taste of the beer is nicely Hopped with a light malt bill. The feel is sharp and crisp. Overall I really enjoyed this beer. Pretty much exactly what I want in an IIPA.
Oct 13, 2017
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours out a slightly hazy yellow color with a thin white head on top. The smell of the beer has some bright funky hops on the nose. The taste of the beer is nicely Hopped with a light malt bill. The feel is sharp and crisp. Overall I really enjoyed this beer. Pretty much exactly what I want in an IIPA.
Oct 13, 2017
Mysticmage from Canada
4.24/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Beam me up Scottie? Will a great adventure await? Let us find out.
Poured from a November 21/2019 batch can into a wide tulip. Pours amber orange with slight opaqueness although i do prefer a cloudier IPA. Excellent collar here that lasts well. Nose is decent. Nose is soft fruits with grassy undertones. Quite subtle for an 8.5. Taste is excellent - sweet fruit comes through with a very smooth finish again surprising given the ABV. Been waiting to try this so glad I found it!
Beam me again Scottie...I’m yours....hic!
Dec 22, 2019
4.24/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Beam me up Scottie? Will a great adventure await? Let us find out.
Poured from a November 21/2019 batch can into a wide tulip. Pours amber orange with slight opaqueness although i do prefer a cloudier IPA. Excellent collar here that lasts well. Nose is decent. Nose is soft fruits with grassy undertones. Quite subtle for an 8.5. Taste is excellent - sweet fruit comes through with a very smooth finish again surprising given the ABV. Been waiting to try this so glad I found it!
Beam me again Scottie...I’m yours....hic!
Dec 22, 2019
trxxpaxxs from New York
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Oct 05, 2017
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Oct 05, 2017
SawDog505 from New Hampshire
4.15/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a 13 oz Tired Hands Teku glass canned on 9/13/17. Pours a nice orange yellow with a half inch white that leaves little lace behind.
Smell is tangerine, guava, passion fruit, pine, and grapefruit rind.
Taste follows tropical upfront, with a nice bitter piney / grapefruit finish that lingers on the tongue awhile after each sip, but not overwhelming.
Mouthfeel is medium, very gentle carbonation, a tad dry, and drinks very easy for 8.5 % ABV.
Overall this is a very nice DIPA, more West than East, but kind of stuck in the middle. I wish it was a tad more carbonated for looks and mouthfeel, but still a very good DIPA.
Oct 05, 2017
4.15/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a 13 oz Tired Hands Teku glass canned on 9/13/17. Pours a nice orange yellow with a half inch white that leaves little lace behind.
Smell is tangerine, guava, passion fruit, pine, and grapefruit rind.
Taste follows tropical upfront, with a nice bitter piney / grapefruit finish that lingers on the tongue awhile after each sip, but not overwhelming.
Mouthfeel is medium, very gentle carbonation, a tad dry, and drinks very easy for 8.5 % ABV.
Overall this is a very nice DIPA, more West than East, but kind of stuck in the middle. I wish it was a tad more carbonated for looks and mouthfeel, but still a very good DIPA.
Oct 05, 2017
DaPan from Canada
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Mar 12, 2019
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Mar 12, 2019
joemcgrath27 from Canada
4.08/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Apr 13, 2018
4.08/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Apr 13, 2018
TheGent from New Jersey
3.68/5 rDev -9.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This beer was very drinkable for the 8.5% ABV. It had a nice peach and tons of pineapple flavor which I enjoyed, but I found the beer to be overall too sweet for my preference.
Aug 25, 2018
3.68/5 rDev -9.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This beer was very drinkable for the 8.5% ABV. It had a nice peach and tons of pineapple flavor which I enjoyed, but I found the beer to be overall too sweet for my preference.
Aug 25, 2018
spinrsx from Canada
3.44/5 rDev -15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Can from the lcbo. Too sweet..
May 14, 2017
3.44/5 rDev -15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Can from the lcbo. Too sweet..
May 14, 2017
M4CDO from Massachusetts
4.19/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jan 07, 2020
4.19/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jan 07, 2020
ajdemma from New York
3.92/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nov 16, 2018
3.92/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nov 16, 2018
BEERMILER12 from Maine
4/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at McGillicuddy's
Oct 11, 2018
4/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at McGillicuddy's
Oct 11, 2018
DBosco from Massachusetts
4.17/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Feb 07, 2018
4.17/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Feb 07, 2018
Ghrymm from Canada
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 473ml can. Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe hops, 2-Row, Carafoam, Flaked Wheat, Dextrose sugar malts
100 IBU
A nice hoppy Imperial IPA great bitterness that i love, a solid beer.
Oct 27, 2018
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 473ml can. Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe hops, 2-Row, Carafoam, Flaked Wheat, Dextrose sugar malts
100 IBU
A nice hoppy Imperial IPA great bitterness that i love, a solid beer.
Oct 27, 2018
dgeebs07 from New York
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Jan 12, 2018
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Jan 12, 2018
leaddog from Canada
4.1/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - Pours a warm gold with three fingers of foamy white head that fades quite quickly.
Smell - citrus and tropical hops, bready malts, earthy yeast, citrus fruits (grapefruit, orange), and tropical fruits (mango).
Taste - Citrus and tropical hops at the forefront followed by the bready malts and earthy yeast. The citrus and tropical fruits are the star of the show with the malts acting as a nice supporting member.
Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Finishes sticky with the hops lingering.
Overall - Another winner from Collective Arts. The citrus and tropical fruits are at the forefront. The ABV is well hidden making this brew dangerously sessionable.
Apr 07, 2018
4.1/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - Pours a warm gold with three fingers of foamy white head that fades quite quickly.
Smell - citrus and tropical hops, bready malts, earthy yeast, citrus fruits (grapefruit, orange), and tropical fruits (mango).
Taste - Citrus and tropical hops at the forefront followed by the bready malts and earthy yeast. The citrus and tropical fruits are the star of the show with the malts acting as a nice supporting member.
Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Finishes sticky with the hops lingering.
Overall - Another winner from Collective Arts. The citrus and tropical fruits are at the forefront. The ABV is well hidden making this brew dangerously sessionable.
Apr 07, 2018
Radio The Mothership from Collective Arts Brewing
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