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Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA

Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Jackie O's flagship session IPA — Cascade and Centennial hops with citrus, floral and a gentle resinous finish. Mystic Mama is approachable enough for everyday drinking but complex enough to reward attention.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
piney
resinous
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA

Appearance

Mystic Mama displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation evident in the glass. The white head forms readily and maintains good retention, creating an inviting and well-crafted visual presentation.

bright goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from classic Cascade and Centennial hops, accompanied by subtle floral undertones and a delicate herbal-resinous character. A clean, grainy malt backbone provides gentle support without overwhelming the hop-forward bouquet.

citrus-forwardfloralherbal-resinousclean malt

Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and pine notes that evolve into a balanced bitterness with tropical fruit undertones. Medium body and crisp character make this approachable, while the resinous hop character adds complexity and rewards close attention without becoming harsh.

citruspinebalanced bittertropical notes

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering pine and resinous hop notes that fade gracefully. The gentle bitterness subsides pleasantly, leaving a refreshing aftertaste ideal for extended drinking sessions.

cleandrylingering hop
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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