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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7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
On tap. @Cimmeria, Oviedo 30/05/2015 Color amarillo, aroma citrico, herval, sabores citricos, final amargo.
Tried
from Draft
on 05 Jun 2015
at 14:14
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Pours almost clear golden color, topped with a fairly small white head. Starts with mild fruity aroma, exotic, followed by more herbal hops and some biscuity malt aroma in the back. Taste a bit biscuity at first, immediately followed by a straightforward hoppy bitterness, although not as strong as expected. Short herbal aftertaste, easily drinkable and nice. Not a realy hop bom though.
Tried
on 21 May 2015
at 12:04
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
330ml bottle @ Chez Sophie, Shrewsbury. Pours clear gold with small off-white head. Hoppy and fresh-tasting with a soft bitter finish. Not as hoppy as expected though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2015
at 10:02
9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Draught @ Van Moll Brewpub. Hazy orange color, full sized white head. Aroma and taste are hugely hoppy, floral, fruity. Medium body and carbonation. Awesome.
Tried
on 17 Apr 2015
at 08:35
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
33cl bottle from Vinmonopolet, Ullevål stadion. Pours clear golden with a white head (and some sediments tagging along after a while). Fresh and hoppy aroma with citrus, some tropical fruits, pine and notes of pale malt and herbs. Moderate sweet with nice fruity and citrusy flavours and a pleasant bitterness. Aftertaste is bitter and fairly short with notes of grapefruits. Nice and refreshing IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Apr 2015
at 13:43
8.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 10
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Imported from my RateBeer account as Wild Beer Madness IPA (by Wild Beer):
Aroma: 10/10, Appearance: 3/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.4/5
7/IV/15 - 33cl bottle from a trade @ home - BB: 24/VIII/15 (2015-424) Thanks to McNeillR for the trade!
Clear orange beer, small creamy yellowish head, little stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: very fruity, pineapple, passion fruit mango, citrus, slightly cheesy, sweet malts, bit of honey. MF: soft carbon, medium to full body. Taste: fruity start, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, pretty bitter. Aftertaste: some sweet caramel malts, grapefruit, citrus.
Aroma: 10/10, Appearance: 3/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.4/5
7/IV/15 - 33cl bottle from a trade @ home - BB: 24/VIII/15 (2015-424) Thanks to McNeillR for the trade!
Clear orange beer, small creamy yellowish head, little stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: very fruity, pineapple, passion fruit mango, citrus, slightly cheesy, sweet malts, bit of honey. MF: soft carbon, medium to full body. Taste: fruity start, pineapple, mango, grapefruit, pretty bitter. Aftertaste: some sweet caramel malts, grapefruit, citrus.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Apr 2015
at 14:00
6/10
Tried
on 27 Mar 2015
at 17:14
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle shared. Pours hazy orange with an off white head. Aroma of orange, citrus, grapefruit and some tropical fruit. Flavor is light to moderate sweet and light heavy bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Mar 2015
at 12:36
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
33cl bottle courtesy of and shared with Kermis. Thin white head. Hazy golden pour. Lovely hoppy aroma. Very smooth bitterness. Very well done.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Mar 2015
at 12:35
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
This one fizzes out of the bottle. Appearance is hazy golden, a one finger white head. Loads of fresh fruit, floral, hoppy aromas. Taste is grapefruit, pine, orange, bitterness, hope, fruit juice, malt presence in the background. Very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Feb 2015
at 12:57