Mojo Risin' Double IPA - Boulder Beer / Wilderness Pub

frankiepop

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Here's the real history. True Anchor Steam is an original early American small brewery beer. However, Pennsylvania has served Yuengling is a small crafty brewery that's been around a helluva lot longer than Anchor and serves a helluva lot more interesting unique lager than Anchors lemony piss.

So where does Boulder Beer come in. Well Boulder Beer predates Sam Adams Beer. Although Boulder never made the big splash that Sam did. Boulder was an early new success and the beginning of a long line of new American Brewers who took on the giant USA crappy beer makers. I drank a Boulder beer back in 82 in downtown Boulder. Sam Adams never sold a beer until 1984! I surmise that this was genesis of the new American beer movement .

What about Mojo. Nice IPA. Reminded greatly of Duvel's Triple Hop in aroma and taste. I am not an IPA type of guy, but this was good to me. Thumbs up. A strong 3. Plenty of good flavor.

Drink to the sounds of some nice music that has come from the Boulder area. One in particular was a drummer who taught for a few summers at the Naropa Institute named Jerry Grannelli. I enjoyed was a Jerry's duet cd called Iron Sky.

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2013 03:15:53 | More by frankiepop

cosmonick

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-19-2013 01:48:54 | More by cosmonick

ebenicr

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.8%

05-18-2013 21:25:40 | More by ebenicr

KansasBeerLover

Kansas

3.53/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Had a pint glass, nitro on-tap.
A - Golden amber body that is almost clear. Head was about 2.5 fingers of extra-fine bubbles, ivory in color. Lacing was continuous to the bottom of the glass with a ridge left at every sip.
S - Weak for an ale of this caliber. Piney hops with citrus. I expected far more with the head.
T - Bold, bitter, hops, a touch of malt. Started on the weak side, but improved into the drink.
M - A lot of carbonation, dry on the finish.
O - After admiring the head for several minutes, I was disappointed with the aroma and taste. Some will enjoy the nitro and it was a good, but not great experience for may taste.

Serving type: nitro-tap

05-15-2013 06:02:00 | More by KansasBeerLover

Mcvs1507

Indiana

3/5  rDev -20.6%

05-14-2013 03:42:27 | More by Mcvs1507

snohojimbo

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-14-2013 03:36:09 | More by snohojimbo

jpd026

New York

4.5/5  rDev +19%

05-13-2013 23:59:44 | More by jpd026

CloudStrife

New York

3.8/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Enjoy by Jul 9 2013 on the neck.

A: Pours a clear light amber with a full white head. Not very much visible carbonation. The head leaves some nice lacing.

S: Citrus hop aroma is the first thing I notice. Pleasant with a touch of earthiness and grapefruit. A bit of malt sweetness in there as well.

T: This one is bold, a slap in the face of hop bitterness and a strong malt backbone. Hops have great flavor though and blend seamlessly into the malt. Nice fruity aspect going on with the hops. The big ABV is hidden well in all the flavor.

M: Full bodied brew with low carbonation. A bit sticky on the backend from the resinous hops but that gives it a bit of a nectary feel. Very dry.

Overall is certainly a bold and serious double IPA. Worth a try for any hophead. Need to give the Mojo a shot now.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 01:34:24 | More by CloudStrife

jamisonspitzer

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

05-10-2013 18:39:50 | More by jamisonspitzer

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-08-2013 18:22:04 | More by MrBuckHigh

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -14%

05-07-2013 22:31:43 | More by blknikon

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.6%

05-04-2013 04:38:12 | More by Lurkerson

Gatordaddy

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-01-2013 15:39:53 | More by Gatordaddy

vicsju1991

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

05-01-2013 03:31:11 | More by vicsju1991

jmgault1

California

3.25/5  rDev -14%

04-30-2013 19:38:04 | More by jmgault1

jpd7374

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

04-30-2013 01:23:42 | More by jpd7374

neckbracesub

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

04-28-2013 13:07:51 | More by neckbracesub

stjjoseph87

New York

4.5/5  rDev +19%

04-27-2013 03:11:31 | More by stjjoseph87

spycow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

04-26-2013 23:34:34 | More by spycow

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

04-26-2013 02:35:50 | More by Kenai4

Lorihall1

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.8%

04-20-2013 16:35:01 | More by Lorihall1

BMMillsy

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -27.2%

04-13-2013 03:10:20 | More by BMMillsy

bnes09

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -27.2%

04-04-2013 03:01:34 | More by bnes09

Zaphog

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -14%

04-03-2013 17:59:21 | More by Zaphog

AdamBear

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A-dark gold with a thick cream colored head

S-aged herbal hops. Medium strength. Smells older than it should

T-comes in with a very bitter flavor of aged grains and hops. It's actually an extremely bitter taste. The flavors themselves are...not wonderful. Has a more citrusy after-taste

M-creamy slightly watery carbonation with a watery finish

O-it's not a terrible IPA really. I'm not big on the flavors, but they do seem to become more complex as I drink it. It gets more and more easy to drink as well.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 01:54:31 | More by AdamBear