Boulder Beer Mojo IPA
I’ve only had one other brew from Boulder Beer company (their Hazed & Infused) which I found ok even though I never reviewed it for this site. I’m not entirely sure where I picked up this bottle of Mojo IPA, but I’m glad I did.
Brewed with Amarillo and Centennial hops, the beer is a great example of an IPA and at 7.2% ABV will treat you just right on a hot Summer afternoon.
Appearance
Mojo pours a golden yellow in color with a small amount of white head that dropped quickly.
Aroma
It’s definitely hoppy as a floral nose wafts from the top of the glass. There’s a good deal of resinous pine and a touch of grapefruit (and orange), but not much of a hint of the alcohol. There’s also a light, sweet malt presence that helps temper the hop dominance.
Taste
This thing is loaded with pine, resin, grapefruit and a decent bitterness, but the malt helps take the edge of the bite. The mouthfeel has a decent carbonation even though it goes down smoothly and lingers for a good while with a bitter yet fruity finish. The alcohol really didn’t have much of an impact on the beer and only showed hints of being there as the glass warmed.
Overall
This is a tasty IPA with a nice injection of malt to balance out the bitterness with a little sweetness. I love the earthiness to the piny and citrus hop profile.
Rating: 3.5/5