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Power of Love IPA

California
United States
Power of Love IPA, Mother Earth Brew Co.
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Appearance:
6 / 6
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Description 

A slightly more complex malt bill lends a subtle caramel, not sweet, malt profile to an assault of hops. Using three of the most aromatic hops on the market, a mix of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine dominate the nose on this balanced annual release.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%
IBUs: 
67
Served at: 
45º
Hops: 
Mosaic, Simcoe, Amarillo
Malts: 
Pale Two-Row, White Wheat, Medium Crystal
Judges Review 
Tracy Hensley's picture
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Power of Love IPA by Mother Earth Brew Co. is a bracingly hop-forward beer with traditional and New World hop characteristics, with uncharacteristicly grassy hop elements throughout.  For the IPA style (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Category 21A), it is enjoyably crisp and dry, with only slightly too much bitterness to impede sessionability.   

It starts off with strong ripe mango and freshly cut pine needle hop aroma followed by low white bread and surprisingly noticeable apple yeast character. Over time, the pine aroma evolves into a thick and dominant resin character. 

Clear golden amber color with an off-white creamy head.  At first forms a ½" head on the glass that evolves into legs and a persistent foamy film. 

The pine resin aroma influences the flavor, which includes bracingly bitter pine resin and dried mangoes covered in clover honey with persistent bitterness until the finish, where fresh milled white wheat and low vanilla flowers appear before turning into an aftertaste of hop oil. There is enough body and creaminess for the hop flavors and bitterness to not become heavily out of balance, along with a pleasing alcohol feel. 

Brewery Introduction

Founded in 2010, Mother Earth Brewing Company had one goal; to create distinguished, hand crafted beers that stimulate sensory conversation and a desire for the next sip. From a modest garage, to over 70,000 sq. ft., Mother Earth Brewing Co. maintains our original goal – to challenge even the... Read More