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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7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Sample from can at ’in de Wildeman’ during Carnivale Brettanomyces 2016 dark amber/golden with a white head. Aroma of grain, sweet, straw, hops. Taste of medium bitterness, pine, soft, orange, mango, balanced, well it’s hoppy however a bit modest, dry aftertaste,
Tried
from Can
on 26 Jun 2016
at 15:32
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Sampled from can at ’In de Wildeman’ during Carnivale Brettanomyces 2016. Minimally hazy, golden amber with an off-white head. Sweetish, fruity and resiny aroma of mango, orange jam and some apricot. Sweetish, slightly fruity and rather fruity taste of mango, orange jam and lots of pine, followed by a medium long, rather bitter, resiny and dry finish. Medium body, slightly creamy mouthfeel, soft carbonation. Nice!
Tried
from Can
on 26 Jun 2016
at 10:29
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Att Carnivale Brettanomyces ’16. Can shared at In de Wildeman. Clear amber colour, off-white head. Aroma of caramel, resin, citrus, pine, light fruity, classic American IPA. Flavour follows. Light to medium bodied.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Jun 2016
at 07:08
6/10
За время пути,с пивом случилось чтото не то
Tried
on 28 May 2016
at 17:27
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Alesbymail. Hazy orange with a small white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and moderate hoppy - grapefruit and pine. Flavor is quite sweet and rather bitter. Dry and rather bitter finish. 270516
Tried
from Can
on 27 May 2016
at 14:23
7.5/10
I'm very hoppy to be drinking this
Tried
on 13 May 2016
at 20:24
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught @ Biercab, Barcelona. Pours slightly hazy golden with a huge offwhite head. Aroma of malt, light caramel, fresh fruity hops, grass, peach citrus. Flavor is light sweet, light bitter, malt, sweet fruity hops, peach, mango, oranges. Medium body, soft to average carbonation, light bitter finish. Nice and easy to drink. 270416
Tried
on 27 Apr 2016
at 14:58
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
(Bottle) Pours clear golden amber with good white head. Lovely aroma of passion fruit and tropical fruit. Great palate - smooth medium body with great carbonation. Well balanced taste with light malty sweetness, fruitiness and plenty of hops without intense bitterness. Excellent beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Apr 2016
at 16:10
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
33cl bottle. Clear orange pour with a tall, fluffy white head. Smells of citrus, pine and tropical fruit, with a hint of honey. Bitter-sweet and refreshing. Soft mouthfeel with a medium to low carbonation and medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Mar 2016
at 14:45
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Golden pour. Aroma of pine, raisinous hops and citrus. Bitter taste of pine, caramel, raisinous hops and grassy nettle. Solid.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Feb 2016
at 15:19