Mad Squirrel
Microbrewery
in
Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 4 Venues
Established in 2010
Contact
Unit 24, Boxted Farm, Berkhampstead Road, Potten End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2SG, England
Description
Commenced Brewing 2004 at Mimram Rd, Hertford as Red Squirrel Brewery. Moved in 2011 to Berkampstead Rd, Potton End after merging with a local Wine Producer. Rebranded to Mad Squirrel in February/March 2017 with some core range beers being renamed and others simply changing name from Red to Mad.
A Forward thinking, contemporary brewery based just outside of London, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. We have continually grown and evolved, often in unexpected ways. Always with a boundless enthusiasm for quality, an inquisitive approach to flavour and a restless desire to better ourselves.
A Forward thinking, contemporary brewery based just outside of London, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. We have continually grown and evolved, often in unexpected ways. Always with a boundless enthusiasm for quality, an inquisitive approach to flavour and a restless desire to better ourselves.
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Picture House, Stafford. Pours a golden straw with minimal foamy off-white head. Malts to the fore in the aroma plus hints of citrus and floral hops. In the mouth it is quite sweet with just a hint of underlying bitterness. Flavour is malts, citrus, lemon, grapefruit and a trace of pine. Sweetness lasts into the somewhat dry finish. Refreshing and quaffable but not very distinctive.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Picture House (JDW)
on 02 Jul 2026
at 13:55
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can on 1st July 2026 from CPK, Pimlico. Pours almost opaque yellow with shallow disappearing foam and spot lacing. Rich tropical fruits aroma. Blend of tropical and tangy citrus fruits in-mouth and a bready finish with remaining fruitiness. Full bodied with an engaging texture.
Tried
from Can
at
CASK Pub & Kitchen
on 01 Jul 2026
at 21:28
7.5/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 9
Overall 7
Can from Waitrose. Hazy pale golden body with a white head. No visible carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of mango, melon and lemon sponge. Flavour of white candy sticks and candied orange. Medium body with a smooth texture. Soft fizz. Sweet and tangy.
Tried
from Can
from
Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations)
on 01 Jul 2026
at 08:08
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Keg at MS High Wycombe, 01/07/2026.
Hazed light golden to yellow topped with a lasting white head.
Nose is grass, melon, mandarin, light breads.
Taste comprises tangerine, soft citric flesh, grass, papaya.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close laced with juicy come grassy hop bitterness with Sabro well evident.
Tidy low ABV pale.
Hazed light golden to yellow topped with a lasting white head.
Nose is grass, melon, mandarin, light breads.
Taste comprises tangerine, soft citric flesh, grass, papaya.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close laced with juicy come grassy hop bitterness with Sabro well evident.
Tidy low ABV pale.
Tried
on 01 Jul 2026
at 07:55
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5.5
Texture 7
Overall 6
Cask at MS High Wycombe, 01/07/2026.
Golden blonde topped with a lasting white head.
Nose is pale malts, grassy, herb, light citric nip.
Taste comprises grass, breads, toasted grains, hedgerow, malt forward, dull fruit esters.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close with a modest bitter edge.
Passable cask pale.
Golden blonde topped with a lasting white head.
Nose is pale malts, grassy, herb, light citric nip.
Taste comprises grass, breads, toasted grains, hedgerow, malt forward, dull fruit esters.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close with a modest bitter edge.
Passable cask pale.
Tried
on 01 Jul 2026
at 07:53
5.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5
Tap at mad Squirrel watford. A very pale yellow straw coloured pour with a fluffy white head that fades. Aroma is light tangy, green granny Smith apple, dusty grains. Light peppery notes. Flavour is composed of very light grains, cracker, fruity esters, chalky, cider notes. Palate is very light, thin, spicy peppery finish, highish carbonation. Meh. Mediocre.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Jun 2026
at 17:27
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Cloudy orange juice appearance
A - tropical, citrus fairly sweet
F - tropical, earthy, stone fruit, orange & grapefruit it tastes more bitter than 10 IBU's
A - tropical, citrus fairly sweet
F - tropical, earthy, stone fruit, orange & grapefruit it tastes more bitter than 10 IBU's
Tried
from Can
on 20 Jun 2026
at 19:29
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6
Keg at MS High Wycombe, 17/06/2026.
Almost clear golden topped with a just off white head that thins to a swirl.
Nose is orange peel, hint of pineapple, grass.
Taste comprises faint blood orange, grass, melon, citric tinged straw.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with mellow hop bitterness.
A bit lacklustre and pedestrian.
Almost clear golden topped with a just off white head that thins to a swirl.
Nose is orange peel, hint of pineapple, grass.
Taste comprises faint blood orange, grass, melon, citric tinged straw.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with mellow hop bitterness.
A bit lacklustre and pedestrian.
Tried
on 17 Jun 2026
at 09:57
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Keg at MS High Wycombe, 17/06/2026.
Pale golden yellow topped with a white head.
Nose is pale malts, cereals, corn husk, grass.
Taste comprises light herb, pale malts, cereals, hedgerow.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
No thoughts lager for a hot day .. fine for the style.
Pale golden yellow topped with a white head.
Nose is pale malts, cereals, corn husk, grass.
Taste comprises light herb, pale malts, cereals, hedgerow.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
No thoughts lager for a hot day .. fine for the style.
Tried
on 17 Jun 2026
at 09:52
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Keg at MS High Wycombe, 17/06/2026.
Murky deep orange to light amber topped with a lasting off white head.
Nose is bitter sweet tropicana, grass, mandarin, papaya.
Taste comprises grapefruit, pine needle, mandarin, ripe melon.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spliced with juicy come grassy hop bitterness.
Decent pale.
Murky deep orange to light amber topped with a lasting off white head.
Nose is bitter sweet tropicana, grass, mandarin, papaya.
Taste comprises grapefruit, pine needle, mandarin, ripe melon.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close spliced with juicy come grassy hop bitterness.
Decent pale.
Tried
on 17 Jun 2026
at 09:50