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Jackie O's Mystic Mama IPA

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
floral
piney
clean
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.
also:fruity,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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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

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