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We find that the best moments in life — the most memorable — are when we spend time in the company of those who are most important to us. Our beer and spirits are made for these moments.

It all started for us in 1997 when Brett VanderKamp believed that his hometown and the brewing industry were due for a shakeup. And so, New Holland Brewing Company was born in Holland, Michigan near the shores of Lake Michigan.

Today, New Holland is recognized as one of the leading innovators in the revolution of craft brewing and distilling. With nearly 500 team members, New Holland’s craft beer and spirits are sold across the country, and around the globe. Our retail presence continues to grow with two full-service restaurants, a spirits tasting room, two brick-and-mortar stores and an online store.

We look forward to finding moments to connect and enhancing the lives of people around the world.
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Clarkvv (17430) reviewed
The Poet from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bah, let it warm to 45 my ass. Let it warm to about 55. Nice milk chocolate color, good light tan large head. Mostly clear. Some milk chocolate aroma, light roast and a touch of caramel or brown sugar in the aroma. Begins with some standard roast flavor. Hints of sweet malt and light hops creep in. True to description, it has a good creamy palate, if not a bit thin perhaps. Not a very big sweet stout though. More of a mild regular roast stout. Medium-light body, good flavor, nice lighter example.
Tried on 09 Mar 2004 at 12:52
Clarkvv (17430) reviewed
Green Hornet from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 3
2003 bottle. Wow, what a let down. Cool name, good brewery. Bottle conditioned at least, hazy almost green tinged color, bubbly. Small white head. What the hell is this flavor???? It's like light pear meets green apples gone bad. Sour, slightly acetic, bad. Stale with no malting perceptible. Maybe I'm being too harsh, but anyways, I didnt finish it and certainly didnt like it. Tasted like Miller Lite gets a make-over.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2004 at 15:28
Clarkvv (17430) reviewed
Dragon's Milk from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
2003 bottle. Well at least TAR and Psychprof tasted artificial sweetener. That’s one more thing than I tasted. PS. Drainpour. 6/3/3/2/8

2005 bomber shared by SuIIy
This was under 6 months old. Better than the last time I had it, but severely underwhelming, with no malt complexity. On the plus side, it wasnt over-the-top or alcoholic. Nothing worth drinking again, IMHO. Still somewhat of a thin texture, rather washed out and loose/watery.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Jan 2004 at 18:04
notalush (7406) reviewed
Mad Hatter Ale from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Pours clear copper, moderate lacing - strong hop aroma, with citrus and apricot - medium malt backbone grounds the hop character - flavors of pine, apricots, a touch of cotton candy - juicy hop flavor - long finish - a tasty IPA.
Tried from Can on 21 Jan 2004 at 18:04
Silphium (4337) reviewed
Pilgrim's Dole from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Perhaps Sir William condoned rations, but the Dutch of Holland sure wouldn't be caught handing out "doles." This beer poured a fiery copper red-orange, with a thin off-white ring of carbonation hugging the glass. Spicy wheat aroma with a touch of moldy hay. Flavor dominated by wheat tang, with touches of fruit and wet hay. Alcohol is evident. Would be interesting to age. Still, the "wheat wine" style is limited by the predictable nature of its signature grain. I accept my dole, although this pilgrim, if he may suggest, prefers more interesting handouts.
Tried on 24 Dec 2003 at 15:14
Silphium (4337) reviewed
Y2K from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
This rather lonely bottle must have hit the cooler shelf for Y2K4. Even though it's a barleywine, Y2K seems to have jumped the shark. Poured dark caramel-brown, loaded with yeast sediment. Aroma was very much like the 2000 Celebration Ale I recently tried. Strong caramel and yeast notes mingled with hints of raisin. Flavor was sharp caramel/raisin, definite alcohol, and a few sulfuric notes. Finished spicy, almost like the Ichabod, and bitterness. Old beer mouthfeel. Well past its prime, but an interesting find in GR.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Dec 2003 at 13:06
Silphium (4337) reviewed
Dragon's Milk from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
2003 bottling. Finally, the Dragon's Milk is back! Poured a dark chestnut brown, with a reddish tint, and a tan ring of carbonation lacing the sides of the glass. Aroma was rather porter-like, with roasted malts predominating. Flavor was similar to the aroma, with roasted malts at the beginning of the sip, followed by strong wood flavors and tanginess. Finishes creamy, with a touch of dry fruit. Very smooth. Could be a bit more complex for such a high ABV beer.
Tried on 23 Dec 2003 at 13:00
Clarkvv (17430) reviewed
Mad Hatter Ale from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
2003 Bottle. Nice amber color. Hazy, small yellow orange head. Tiny bubbles, lots of lacing. Big alpha hops aroma, very delicate yet tart and powerful. First sip is light, flowery, airy. Then a big dose of hops, mostly dry. Finishes with a huge bitterness. Wow. This is just way too overboard on the hops. Malt never gets through. The flavor is good, the balance is just off. Very perfumy hops flavor though, I like it, not syrupy or very piney, just citric/floral. Hop heads only please! couldnt be more true. 2004 draught It’s fresh, it’s fruity, it’s juicy and flavorful and I will up the palate score, as it is much more balanced than I remember, but it still tastes a bit one-dimensional.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Dec 2003 at 12:53
jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Ichabod from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
Copper colour with orange highlights and a super-dense off-white head. Aroma of nice spices (nutmeg, cinnamon and pumpkin pie) and malt. Light-bodied; Watery flavour with subtle spices and a bit of sweetness. Aftertaste clean, but a bunch of the pumpkin shows through. Overall, a nice beer, needs more flavour in the taste though! I got this twelve ounce bottle purchased by my mom from Merchant's in Dearborn, Michigan. I sampled this one on 27-November-2003!
Tried from Bottle on 03 Dec 2003 at 19:38
jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Paleooza from New Holland Brewing Company
22 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 9 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Slightly hazy orange-tinted amber colour with a dense off-white thick head. Aroma of pure cascade hop pellets with superb malt balance and a subtle fruit and sugar quality. Medium-bodied; Initial hoppy flavour with some off-tastes and an unfinished wortiness. Aftertaste shows sweetness and a slight hoppiness-not bittering. Overall, if they fermented this another month it would be great-this just appears to be unfinished! I got this twelve ounce bottle purchased by my mom from Merchant's in Dearborn, Michigan and sampled it on 23-November-2003.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Dec 2003 at 14:23