MOTHER EARTH BLACKBEARD’S BOOTY HOPPY BLONDE ALE August 16, 2018Beers A-Zblonde ale, MOTHER EARTH BREWINGJohn Fortunato Despite “hoppy” tag, peppered lemon licks and mild grapefruit-pineapple tang stay restrained above doughy French-breaded pale malting. Mild Amarillo-Chinook hop astringency and serene floral spicing provide mellow backdrop.