New Holland Paleooza - New Holland Brewing Company

Mitchster

Michigan

4/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Brewed with Caramunich, Special Pale, and Carapils malts. Cascade hops.

OG=1.060, 5.80% ABV, 32.94 IBU

This beer pours out to a clear, sediment-rich golden, with a thin white head despite a vigorous pour, sitting atop small bubbles with mild to moderate carbonation. Lacing is moderate. Aroma is decent with the unique New Holland BC caramunich malt huskiness, mild fruity esters, and definite Cascade hops. Mouthfeel is soft with a medium-light body and astringent finish. Taste begins with sweet husky grains and flavorful Cascade hops, fades into a toasty malt background with just the slightest inkling of alcohol, and ends in a slightly oxidized bittering hop complemented by the lingering grainy malts. There is a faint sweetness in the back of the throat and an interesting water cracker character in the finish. The bittering hop finish is somewhat earthier than I would expect for Cascade, but I think this is secondary to the lightly astringent carapils.

Always pleasantly surprised with what the boys from New Holland BC cook up...this is a decent brew, but I'm no longer a fan of Cascade with it's funky kinda-oxidized, kinda-vegetable taste. It tastes almost exactly like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which I don't really care for. Still, it's a decent brew but I prefer other New Holland brews over this.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2003 15:23:15 | More by Mitchster

inebrius

Michigan

4.18/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Nose of shortbread cookies placed next to a spring floral arrangement. Layers of lace coat the glass like tree rings; my trees happen to be fast growers. Hazy pumpkin complexion. Starts quick with a sweet biscuity flavor that rides a mild citrus that tartens quick and loiters favorably. Smooth and round and drainable.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2002 07:14:08 | More by inebrius

Wildman

Ohio

4.13/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This beer was a light golden color and formed an nice white head and left some lace. An aroma of hops and spices. Also the flavor was of hops and spices. It had a light body.

Serving type: on-tap

10-04-2002 16:24:59 | More by Wildman

aracauna

Georgia

3.9/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Attractive for an APA. Cloudy copper with golden highlights, it catches the light well. The easy-forming white head is a bit fizzy and fades quickly to a soapy film. The citric cascades hit the nose first but after teh beer airs out a bit, the malt comes through more. The flavor is sharp bite of the hop followed by the mellow malt. There's a brightness and slight ester character that makes this a pleasant drink. Simple but crisp and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2002 23:58:42 | More by aracauna