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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8.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can @ pizzafuif. Smells very hoppy, fruity, fresh. Tastes hops, fresh, fruity, bitter. Nice body, nice carbo. Love it.
Tried
from Can
on 16 Dec 2017
at 10:25
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can. Creamy white good mostly lasting head. Yellow colour. Moderate malty and heavy hoppy aroma. MOderate bitter flavor. Average modearte bitter finish. Oily palate.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Oct 2017
at 06:56
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Pivný raj. Hazy bright yellow with white head which doesn't last long. Aroma of citruses and bit of wet rug. Quite bitter, hops are really all around. Dry finish and perfect carbonation. Very good.
Tried
from Can
on 08 Sep 2017
at 11:56
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can from Pivny Raj. Orange color with medium white head. Aroma of hops. Zest, pines, touch of caramel. Taste, solid malty base followed by nice citrus hoppy kick with zest, pines, grapefruits. Long hoppy bitter finish. Very good, I enjoyed it.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Sep 2017
at 14:59
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
0.33l can. Malty and hopy aroma, resin, matured fruit. Hazy golden color, white head. Malty and hopy taste, resin notes, matured fruit, light floral notes, extra light sweet, medium bitter. Medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation and hopy bitter finish with fruity notes. Good.
Tried
from Can
on 08 Aug 2017
at 17:39
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at Vrteška 2017, Shared with Višnja 666! Murky golden, off-white head. Herbal hops. Light bitterness. Medium body, average carbonation. Moderate lasting, hoppy finish. Dry.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Aug 2017
at 05:35
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft. A hazy golden beer with a lazing beige head. The aroma has notes of hops, malt, and straw. The flavor is sweet with notes of hops, malt, and straw, leading to a bitter finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 05 Jun 2017
at 09:46
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at Vrteška. Tropical fruit and sweetish grainy notes in the aroma, citrus/lime. Citric fresh hoppy taste, orange, some tropical fruit, aromatic, on a medium body and medium bitter aftertaste. Balanced, pungent, tasty. Great job!
Tried
from Draft
on 08 May 2017
at 12:19
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Tap @ Fermentoren, Aarhus, 6.8%. Hazy amber with medium off-white head. Aroma is malt, caramel, toasted, hop and peach. Flavour is malt, caramel, toasted, little peach, medium sweet, hop, grass and medium bitter.
Tried
from Draft
on 29 Apr 2017
at 08:31
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Nicolas UK Ltd, Gt. Portland Street, London. Pours bright pale gold with a lasting bubbly white head. Aroma of citrus hops, floral notes, bitter fruits, grasses and pine. Light sweetness, medium bitterness. Medium body, slight sticky texture, average to soft carbonation. Finsih is dry, with a lasting bitter fruit edge. Good brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2017
at 12:54