PsycHOPathy is an India Pale Ale created by Cincinnati’s Madtree Brewing. The beer pours with a yellow-gold coloration and a small amount of off-white head that provides lacing as one continues to sip. The initial nose of PsycHOPathy provides hints of grass and wheat with a small amount of hop twang. The beer is incredibly balanced, pushing forward a strong bitter element and enough sweetness to vary the overall constellation of flavors that are present. There is a mild malt flavor here that establishes a middle ground for the beer, rendering the finished effort refreshing while deep and intricate; experienced imbibers will be able to finish off a few cans, finding a number of twists and turns along their way.
MadTree has created an India Pale Ale that does not shy away from a strong hop taste. The presence of Cascade, Chinook, and Centennial hops in this brew offers a moderate but not light bitterness that allows this brew to be something appreciable whether one is a fan of IPAs or other beer styles.
Madtree’s PsycHOPathy IPA is available year-round; for additional notes about their seasonal efforts and one-off releases, madtreebrewing.com contains a wealth of information. Visit our Galaxy High review for our thoughts about another MadTree ale. MadTree’s beers are available in their home city as well as Columbus, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. If you find yourself within a few hours of southwest Ohio, the brewery is open from Tuesdays to Sundays.
Rating: 8.8/10
PsycHOPathy IPA / MadTree Brewing (Cincinnati, Ohio) / 6.90% ABV / 70 IBU / http://www.madtreebrewing.com/ / http://www.madtreebrewing.com/beer/psychopathy / http://facebook.com/madtree/ /