Oedipus Mama

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bitter. Mama is an American-style Pale Ale – which we think is about hops, but lighter and more easy-going than an IPA. Our Pale Ale (Mama) is hop-forward, but not aggressive, which makes it an easy-drinking session beer.

In addition to the bittering hops, we add multiple additions of Centennial hops – a classic, new world hop variety – at the end of the boil to give this beer a grapefruit-like flavor. A lot of hops are again added post-fermentation for aroma. We choose to highlight Centennial because it is one of our favorite hop varieties.

While being hop forward, Mama is the lightest, most easy-going beer in our hoppy beer spectrum: Mama (American-style Pale Ale) > Gaia (IPA) > Hosanna (DIPA). In comparison to our other hoppy beers, Mama has less focus on malts. We add just enough Pale Ale malts to ensure a 5% ABV.

We try to obtain a clean fermentation with an English Ale yeast strain, which adds a bit more body and fruity flavor to the beer. Given the lack of specialty malts, English Ale yeast helps contribute a sense of balance to the heavy hop bill. Less