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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7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at The Kernel, thanks to Thomas. Pours clear yellow with a fine, white cream head. Jammy citrus nose, orange. Medium sweet flavor, some dry citrus, light grass. Medium bodied with fine carbonation. Mild sticky sweet finish, orange and lime, some earth. Decent stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jan 2013
at 08:27
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
tap at the Bat ... golden amber ... thin lacing ... dry zezty mango and passion fruit ... soft floral hop ... soft pine and passion .. ok 3.3 cask at guildford ... golden amber ... thin white head ... soft resinousy pine nose ...rich sweet orange fruits .... juixyt oily orange ... soft resinous pine 3.5
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Jan 2013
at 21:55