Rye P.A. Hatter - New Holland Brewing Company

MrTopher

California

4.2/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks for this one Jim (ratedz) and the other two Hatter varieties (Farmhouse and Black). Served in a Duvel tulip.

A – A dark cloudy orange color that resembles that of almost copper color, decent 1 inch head that creates a nice lacing on the sides of the glass.

S – A lot of citrus hops, some rye, and some spices. There is some sweetness, but I presume that comes from the malts not the rye.

T – Very similar to the nose, some good spice and citrus hops and then to tie them all together the rye. There is a finish of some sweetness from the malts, really well balanced and one of the better rye beers I have had.

M – A little thicker than to be expected but pairs nicely with all that’s going on. And the carbonation is perfect because it doesn’t make it too chewy.

O – This is the 2nd of the 3 hatter varieties I received from, I still have the Black, but I enjoyed this over the Farmhouse. Just has a good flavor profile and nice balance.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2011 17:57:57 | More by MrTopher

baklo

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-11-2013 00:01:30 | More by baklo

BigTrubble

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

05-03-2013 00:07:45 | More by BigTrubble

smartassboiler

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20.8%

03-23-2013 14:25:05 | More by smartassboiler

pathman

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.5%

02-19-2013 01:59:35 | More by pathman

nitter

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

02-18-2013 04:03:11 | More by nitter

IAmJacksHopTongue

Michigan

3.44/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Note: According to New Holland website, this beer is not retired but will be made again (next ship May 2013).

2012 Vintage poured into a snifter-type glass.

A little disappointed in the smell; seems like a standard pale ale or even with low hops. Nice white foam with lacing on the sides after the head dissipates. Color is nice copper.

Taste is pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Mouthfeel seemed medium-light; lots of carbonation.

Overall, I find myself wondering if I've let this get too old and it's lost some of the flavor (7 months old; kept in a refrigerator for a few months and the rest in wine/beverage cooler at 45 degrees). Either way, I'd prefer Red's Rye (one of my favorite beers). I wouldn't be offended if someone served this to me at their house, but I don't think I'll buy it again.

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2013 01:08:04 | More by IAmJacksHopTongue

kjkinsey

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

01-12-2013 20:15:58 | More by kjkinsey

Texasfan549

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

01-12-2013 17:15:46 | More by Texasfan549

outsider

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

12-22-2012 01:24:40 | More by outsider

freduardo

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

12-18-2012 04:37:03 | More by freduardo

jlindsey

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

12-17-2012 17:15:41 | More by jlindsey

oldp0rt

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

12-15-2012 17:58:59 | More by oldp0rt

JimmyFlatRock

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

12-04-2012 00:10:21 | More by JimmyFlatRock

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

11-25-2012 03:15:29 | More by t0rin0

karatebartender

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +5.5%

11-23-2012 05:28:54 | More by karatebartender

jgreenward

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

11-17-2012 03:54:40 | More by jgreenward

SnatchyMcPants

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

11-11-2012 00:28:30 | More by SnatchyMcPants

rolandboy

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.5%

11-10-2012 19:01:09 | More by rolandboy

jsprain1

Minnesota

4.08/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A- Hazy red copper. Head is one finger white, retains pretty well and leaves several wisps of lacing.
S- The smell is a bit lacking in the rye for me. Has a nice juicy citrus aroma, that under most circiumstances would be considered good, but the rye is really lacking here for me.
T- What I said about the aroma does not apply to the taste! It still strikes me as an IPA that has a second-fiddle rye, but I like the combo of flavors here. Citrus and woody hops pair well with an earthy, slightly spicy rye. Good flavors here.
M- At first it struck me as a bit chewy, but the carbonation is a bit strong and on the whole I would call this a dry finishing beer.
O- The flavors are spot on. I would like a bit more rye on the nose, but still a strong effort.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2012 00:33:37 | More by jsprain1

CorneliusBunker

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

10-17-2012 04:41:48 | More by CorneliusBunker

FightingEntropy

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

New Holland is a great brewery that produces one of my all time favorites: Dragon's Milk. Mad Hatter IPA is their flagship brew, though I haven't always liked it. But, Mad Hatter has always been zany with randalized, dry hopped and other versions at festivals. For their 15th Anniversary, New Holland is hatterizing seven different version of their flagship.

I came across Rye Hatter at Chicone's and couldn't pass up the new version. Hazy copper ale with an off white head that builds quickly and lingers. Nose is an assertive hop blend with a pungent rye note. In the taste, the rye battles with the hops for supremacy over a caramel sweetness that attempts to balance but comes up short. Dry finish keeps the rye and hop lingering in the mouth.

A good beer that's an overflowing punch of flavor that I'm enjoying for tonight, but I probably won't pick up another bottle of it.

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2012 01:55:57 | More by FightingEntropy

slavall

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +5.5%

10-06-2012 04:23:55 | More by slavall

DavoleBomb

Ohio

3.58/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a perfect pint.

4.0 A: Moderately hazed orange amber color. Two fingers of frothy beige head. Retention is pretty good and tons of lacing is left.

3.5 S: Citrusy hops with emphasis on orange, mango, and papaya. Caramel sweetness to accompany the bready maltiness. Not a whole lot of rye in the nose, but enough to add a touch of earthy spiciness. Earthy hoppiness secondary to the citrus and herbal underneath that. Equivalent balance between malts and hops. Good.

3.5 T: Again equal balance between hops and malts. Citrusy orange and mango with earthy undertones. Mild bitterness. Caramel sweetness with breadiness from the malts and yeast. Rye is more apparent in the taste giving the earthy spiciness that it does. Again, good.

4.0 M: Heavier medium body. Good moderate carbonation. Good creaminess and quite smooth.

3.5 D: Quality beer with no real faults, but not really that impressive. I think more rye would have given this more of an edge over a standard IPA.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2012 20:00:54 | More by DavoleBomb

DerekP

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.5%

09-29-2012 21:25:21 | More by DerekP