

Belgian IPA Beer Reviews
A hoppy twist and dry finish to a golden ale.


New Holland Farmhouse Hatter IPA
A new variation of their Mad Hatter IPA since last time I sampled a flight of them in 2010. This one incorporates an interesting Belgian yeast strain to the mix which pairs rather well with the hop profile. Do not be fooled by the old “American Gothic”...
Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel
A few months ago I did some house and cat sitting for friends who vacationed to Europe. My payment came in the form of beer bought in Belgium and I could not have been happier. One of the brews purchased was this beauty from d’Achouffe brewery. It is a hoppy...
Ale Asylum Bedlam
I found this beer’s title appropriate on a couple of levels. First, the label boasts it is a ‘chaotic blend of Citra hops and trappist-style years,’ so there’s that. Second, my wife just left for four days and I’m playing Mr. Mom. Now there is true Bedlam. Just a few...
Great Divide Belgica
Purchased for a neighborhood get together as something ‘a little different,’ Belgica found its way into my glass just a bit before the crowd showed up. Like, three days. But it was a new beer to me, and new beers don’t sit untouched for too long in my back room mini...