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New Holland Mad Hatter IPA

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West Michigan's everyday IPA. A session-strength IPA with citrus and tropical fruit, medium body and a clean bitter finish. Named for the Alice in Wonderland character — a little mad, a lot drinkable.

ABV
5.25%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, complemented by a subtle floral character and underlying pine undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Holland Mad Hatter IPA

◎ Appearance

Mad Hatter presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, delicate white head that dissipates gradually. The beer displays lively carbonation with a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of a well-crafted session IPA.

goldenclearbrightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, complemented by a subtle floral character and underlying pine undertones. Malt provides a gentle grain backbone without overpowering the assertive hop aromatics that define this West Michigan IPA.

citrustropicalfloralpine

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate hoppy bitterness balanced by medium body and fruity complexity. The mid-palate develops citrus and tropical fruit flavors with clean grain notes, leading to a well-integrated bitter finish without harshness or astringency.

citrus-forwardhoppybalancedrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with a dry, lingering bitterness that encourages the next sip. Aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter without excessive pine or resinous character, making this exceptionally drinkable.

cleandrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About American IPA

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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