IPA 395 - Mammoth Brewing Company

Douglas14

California

2.78/5  rDev -24.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

I don't know what to say about this beer other than that I am really confused.

The beer pours a golden color with a very nice, thick head that leaves good lace. The smell is of fresh hops and herbs, with a very strong perfume essence...almost to the point of overbearing, but I think it is welcoming because it is stronger than any other IPA i have had.

Now for the taste; wtf? Whoa, I was completely thrown off and, unfortunately, turned off by this beer. I think the sage and juniper flavors are way too overpowering and takes away form the underlying IPA style. It's as if sage perfume was dumped into the beer. The sage and juniper really doesn't hit you until you swallow, then the essence arrives very strongly. In my opinion, this much herb flavor isn't a good match for a bitter, hoppy, beer.

If you love sage, then this is your beer. It's definitely worth trying just so you can see what it is like, but I will definitely stay away from this one.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2008 02:51:39 | More by Douglas14

Topher78

California

2/5  rDev -45.7%

06-13-2013 17:53:15 | More by Topher78

lakesider1818

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +22.3%

06-11-2013 03:45:06 | More by lakesider1818

IWannaEatFood

California

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-07-2013 03:39:48 | More by IWannaEatFood

SMITHAND

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +22.3%

05-27-2013 05:14:58 | More by SMITHAND

WBMiller

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-24-2013 00:36:20 | More by WBMiller

Irrationalist

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-02-2013 02:34:49 | More by Irrationalist

zaptone

California

2.5/5  rDev -32.1%

04-15-2013 00:25:22 | More by zaptone

ChumleyX

California

5/5  rDev +35.9%

04-06-2013 19:17:38 | More by ChumleyX

Skeeze

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

04-01-2013 22:58:55 | More by Skeeze

JOrtt

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

03-25-2013 23:44:25 | More by JOrtt

Sark

Montana

4.04/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

22oz bomber

Appearance- Orange copper and swirling carbonation, light tan creamy, great attenuation

Smell- citrus, ripe grapefruit and tangerine, hop bitterness finish

Taste- malts superbly balanced with hops, light toast and malt sweetness,

Mouthfeel- medium-bodied, hop oiliness, light carbonation tingle

Overall- Hearty IIPA, big on the malt but very nicely countered by hops of the centennial variety

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 02:38:51 | More by Sark

bpasquini

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

02-27-2013 00:38:15 | More by bpasquini

LafInfluenced

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

02-26-2013 00:42:01 | More by LafInfluenced

pocat91619

California

3/5  rDev -18.5%

02-24-2013 21:10:55 | More by pocat91619

Beer21

Florida

4/5  rDev +8.7%

02-11-2013 23:50:05 | More by Beer21

sansho

Tennessee

2.5/5  rDev -32.1%

02-05-2013 05:08:23 | More by sansho

evanforbeer

California

4.58/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is a great beer! Certainly a "mountainy" beer.

Fresh juniper/sage on the nose, lots of it.

Crisp and juicy citrusy and piney hops with a little biscuity malt, sweet and floral layer with juniper and sage, a touch of wild blackberries. Finishes with a warm faint caramely malt note, again with hops and juniper lingering on the palate.

I grew up cruising up the 395 to the Mammoth/ surrounding Sierra area, so perhaps there's a bit of nostalgia for me with this beer. However, I think the use of local juniper, sage, and wild hops is not a mere gimmick but actually creates a unique and delicious beer. While the juniper and sage are featured and very present, they do not dominate the palate but pair and bring out great flavors of the hops. Very drinkable and enjoyable for many occasions.

cheers

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 22:31:58 | More by evanforbeer

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

01-02-2013 14:15:30 | More by DrunkinYogi

mbixler

California

3/5  rDev -18.5%

12-27-2012 04:54:41 | More by mbixler

nate1806

Missouri

3/5  rDev -18.5%

12-27-2012 04:52:25 | More by nate1806

sloelco

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

12-26-2012 06:40:12 | More by sloelco

fox227

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

12-19-2012 14:29:37 | More by fox227

ucsbmullet

Colorado

4/5  rDev +8.7%

12-15-2012 05:34:43 | More by ucsbmullet

Rau71

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

12-11-2012 03:16:28 | More by Rau71