Sisters Of The Moon - Mother Earth Brewing

theWrkncacnter

North Carolina

3.93/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: A little light for an IPA, but not being perfectly clear is a good sign. Small but thick head that lingers pretty well. Interesting bubble formation made me think there was some yeast particles that floated to the top, but such was not the case.

S: Very crisp, clean smell with a small amount of lightly piney hops.

T: A very clean and slightly malty IPA. Not as well balanced as some other non-hop-bomb IPAs (Think SN Anniversary), but definitely comes in close. The hop bitterness is somewhere between citrus and pine, and doesn't quite balance as well as it could with the toasted malt background, but it's definitely good. There's a slight sharpness to the taste that registers as it warms and as you grow accustomed to the beer. Yet despite those minor flaws it's definitely tasty and worthy of multiple bottles.

M: Slight sharpness and very dry, slightly astringent, but not off-putting.

D: Astringency does not lead to quick gulps, but it's not so heavy that you can't have a few of them. Not sure of the ABV but it doesn't seem much higher than 6 (could be totally wrong).

Overal a very strong brew from a brewery that's fairly close to my home. I have a tendency to buy local brews so even though this is not my highest rated beer I'll definitely come back to it regularly. IMO the quality of a beer and the distance it has traveled are inversely proportional, all other factors being somewhat equal. If you live way out of the area, this is probably something you can avoid and not be missing anything, but if you live in the area around Kinston, NC, this should become a staple.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2010 21:48:50 | More by theWrkncacnter

SerialHiker

Illinois

3.49/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a burnt golden orangish color…fairly transparent, with a bit of haze to it…head is just off white, a mix of big and tiny bubbles and settles to a thin layer…it does liven up a bit with a couple of swirls, but really rests thin…(3.25/5)

Smell: Grassy bitterness up front…it’s got a crisp, fresh smell, but is dominated by grassy bitterness…I do get some earthy/pale malts, mild graininess and light honey sweetness as well…a touch of is yeast aroma mixed in there as well…a light, summertime feel with this brew…as it warms, a lemony bite appears…(3.25/5)

Taste: Earthy/pale/light caramel malts and a mild sweetness up front...the strong grassy/earthy bitterness and yeast flavors come through in second and really take over the taste buds…third phase I pick up some piney hops bite that becomes more apparent over time…tons of rich flavor here, this brew grows as it warms…(3.5/5)

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with medium carbonation…it does fluff up bringing earthy/grassy bitterness to the palate along with some earthy/pale/caramel malts and a lingering piney bite…there’s a crispness up front that fades to a richness that is nice…the mouthfeel is definitely the best part of this brew…settles really nice on the tongue and the after taste is satisfying…(4/5)

Overall: This is a tasty brew…the flavor definitely has grown on me as I’ve done this review and now I sit here actually liking it (I improved the score a bit too)…the higher ABV is very noticeable, leaving this reviewer ready to watch some NBA Finals…overall, I have to say that while it’s not my favorite, it’s certainly doesn’t disappoint and something I would surely drink again in the future…mix-a-six is a great concept! (3.5/5)

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Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 02:15:33 | More by SerialHiker

carolinared

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -26.7%

06-14-2013 01:47:14 | More by carolinared

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +6.7%

06-13-2013 17:54:39 | More by djre4orm

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

3.3/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Thanks to Rusel_G for the bottle.

Appearance: Light copper-infused gold. Couple cm whistle head is creamy with a big creamy bubble structure. Sheets of lacing cling to the glass. Moderate retention leaves a small cap and collar.

Smell: Mega fruity, almost like tropical punch. Apple and a hint of pear. A touch of bitterness. Decidedly earthy and herbal. Malts run a touch sweet for the hop profile. Biscuit with a ton of cooked malts. Juicy fruit.

Taste: Fruity herbal and a bit earthy. Slight lingering bitterness. Malts are a bit more assertive than the hops, but ultimately strike a balance. Cooked malts with a biscuit component. Some leafy elements. A bit dirty in the back. Some oily pine. Why you so herbal? Some caramel and biscuit malt.

Mouthfeel: A bit slick. Medium body. Moderate carbonation. Lingering bitterness.

Overall: No plans on syncing my cycle.

A good drinking IPA. Definitely falls in the maltier east coast style but it does it reasonably well. Hop and malt profiles seem a little incompatible in the long run.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 02:50:25 | More by Goblinmunkey7

baconman91

Ohio

4/5  rDev +6.7%

06-11-2013 17:12:34 | More by baconman91

BMart

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

06-07-2013 19:23:02 | More by BMart

Axnjxn

North Carolina

3.81/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle into a DFH tulip/pint glass. 2/15/13 bottling date

pours a rich copper color with an inch thick white head. Nice aroma of citrusy hops, not too overpowering. Good smell. Taste - nice hops up front with a good amount of bitterness. Malt backbone is kind of "off." Balancing isnt quite right. But this is definitely not a boring beer, they tried to give it a good flavor and uniqueness and didnt play it safe. I detect some mango and pear flavors which is different for an IPA. Good drinkability, medium bodied with medium carbonation.

Overall this beer is a just a bit too bitter and the flavor is a tad offputting, but its a fairly good east coast IPA. I always say that west coast IPAs are just leaps and bounds ahead of east coast versions and this is no exception. But for an east coast IPA this one is not bad.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2013 23:26:01 | More by Axnjxn

bilhelm

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

06-06-2013 20:26:10 | More by bilhelm

bruindre

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev 0%

06-06-2013 02:20:14 | More by bruindre

mactrail

California

3.01/5  rDev -19.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Attractive yellowish amber brew in the tumbler with a handsome head. Sudsy in the mouth and has the best kind of beery sensations. Whether it's a good IPA is another matter, and the flavor seems to be entirely vegetal and earthy.

Quite malty with an herbal tea taste that just doesn't go away. It's followed by an unfortunate bitterness that is like green tea steeped too long. Well made with a lovely mouthful of carbonation, but it's not a beer I can finish. From the 12 oz bottle bought at Whole Foods in Washington, DC.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 03:21:04 | More by mactrail

Gatch

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +6.7%

06-03-2013 02:37:09 | More by Gatch

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%

05-26-2013 19:16:57 | More by mikeincharleston

yaksurf

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-26-2013 17:25:23 | More by yaksurf

Integritous

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-23-2013 02:07:25 | More by Integritous

dllman25

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-22-2013 20:18:39 | More by dllman25

mralbertson

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

05-15-2013 01:55:24 | More by mralbertson

Dave1999

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev 0%

05-12-2013 16:35:59 | More by Dave1999

rabiddawg

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-27-2013 21:47:58 | More by rabiddawg

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-26-2013 14:34:14 | More by MDDMD

Nachos4two

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

04-25-2013 23:39:24 | More by Nachos4two

Beers9beers

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -20%

04-17-2013 18:53:42 | More by Beers9beers

BigGingDrinker

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -20%

04-17-2013 01:47:35 | More by BigGingDrinker

jopezu

Georgia

4/5  rDev +6.7%

04-12-2013 20:53:23 | More by jopezu

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

04-11-2013 17:26:58 | More by DaPan