Madness (2012-2020)
Wild Beer Co in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England 🏴
IPA - West Coast Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.23
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NOTE:- a new version of this beer was released in December 2020 and is called Madness IPA 2021. If you are drinking this beer post Dec 2020 it's more than likely the new version. Check the can for the 2021 reference.
Hops + hops + hops!
Our version of the 'West Coast' IPA - the beer that sparked a revolution
When Brett arrived from California he couldn’t believe there weren’t any of his beloved ‘West Coast’ IPAs readily available in the UK. This beer is his version of the style that sparked the craft beer revolution in the US.
Among the orchards and pastures of the green and pleasant Somerset countryside you’ll find our unusual brewery. Our neighbours at Westcombe Dairy make one of the finest Cheddars in the world and Madness balances its intensity and flavours perfectly.
Our Madness IPA uses four classic American hops renowned for their citrus and resinous characteristics. Amarillo, Citra, Centennial and Columbus – used somewhat liberally in late hop and dry hop additions – make this beer what it is. We use a very simple malt bill, and a yeast with a very low flavour impact so that the hops can really shine.
Open the bottle to a tropical punchbowl of aromas, as this beer is all about the hops. There are masses and masses of late hops and dry hops to maximise the beautiful flavours and aromas, so you can experience wave after wave of tropical and citrus fruits.
Hops + hops + hops!
Our version of the 'West Coast' IPA - the beer that sparked a revolution
When Brett arrived from California he couldn’t believe there weren’t any of his beloved ‘West Coast’ IPAs readily available in the UK. This beer is his version of the style that sparked the craft beer revolution in the US.
Among the orchards and pastures of the green and pleasant Somerset countryside you’ll find our unusual brewery. Our neighbours at Westcombe Dairy make one of the finest Cheddars in the world and Madness balances its intensity and flavours perfectly.
Our Madness IPA uses four classic American hops renowned for their citrus and resinous characteristics. Amarillo, Citra, Centennial and Columbus – used somewhat liberally in late hop and dry hop additions – make this beer what it is. We use a very simple malt bill, and a yeast with a very low flavour impact so that the hops can really shine.
Open the bottle to a tropical punchbowl of aromas, as this beer is all about the hops. There are masses and masses of late hops and dry hops to maximise the beautiful flavours and aromas, so you can experience wave after wave of tropical and citrus fruits.
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5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
C: clear rich amber
N: very malty, heather honey, quite sweet, floral hops
P: med bodied, very sweet and malty, sticky honeyed notes, slight hoppy dry pasty finish. Aging did not do this beer well, drink fresh next time.
N: very malty, heather honey, quite sweet, floral hops
P: med bodied, very sweet and malty, sticky honeyed notes, slight hoppy dry pasty finish. Aging did not do this beer well, drink fresh next time.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Oct 2025
at 20:03
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Old rating from 28-12-14 - 330ml bottle, poured at home, it's dark orange with a white head. Aromas & tastes of orange, citrus, caramel, biscuit, pine, herbs, hints of spice, malt & hops. Medium body. Dry & medium bitter fruity finish. Excellent
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jun 2025
at 16:14
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can at home. Aroma of lots of tropical fruits, grapefruit, citrus, orange, grass, shitloads of hops. Flavour is lightly sweet with a medium to heavy bitter finish. Body is medium, mouthfeel is nicely thick and smooth. Incredible balance and great drinkability. One of the best IPAs I’ve had.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Feb 2025
at 05:03
06/11/2013. BATH BREW HOUSE, 14 James Street West, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (CITY PUBS)
Tried
on 19 Feb 2023
at 09:39
4.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Murky golden with a white head - Spicy aroma with some hops - Malt body with a spicy, herbal hop bitterness - Malt and hops goes into the finish - This was ok
Tried
on 09 Jun 2020
at 19:25
5/10
0,33 litre Bottle from Old Cellar Collection. Golden with white head. Malts, hops, yeast, some bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Feb 2020
at 22:35
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Can. Golden color. Tea Leaves. Citrus and inriep mango in the aroma. Firm citric hopbitter flavor. Herbal with tea Leaves. Malty, Nice and fresh.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Aug 2019
at 12:05
4/10
Tried
from Growler
on 08 Mar 2019
at 09:16
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle, stable long lasting creamy head, quite clear deep gold color, aroma of citrus, pine, herbs and grain, light flavor of marmalade with some fruit and grain , strong shrubby bitterness thats a bit dominating and some alcohol. Nice, maybe a touch over the hill.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Nov 2018
at 15:11
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Unclear, orange colored, medium+ off white head. Aroma is of some malt, caramel, medium+ hoppy citrus, grapefruit, orange, fruity hops. Taste is medium+ sweet malt, caramel with some biscuit, moderate citrus grapefruit, orange and fruity hops, medium bitterness, dry finish. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, oily. (bottle)
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jul 2018
at 14:16