Halloween Featured Review – Hollywood Movie Madness from Ex Novo


The (early) Halloween beer is from Portland’s Ex Novo Brewing. They have collaborated with The Hollywood Theater on a beer named Movie Madness Cult Classic Pale. The beer is made to celebrate the start of beer and wine sales at Movie Madness the classic video store in Portland.

On to the review: Cult classic pours a bright orange color. This tastes like an old school NW ale. Bracing with a bite. Grapefruit is the dominant aroma. General citrus pith leads the flavors of what is called a pale ale though I would call it IPA. There is a little rye like malt spicy component. Finishes lightly which allows a final pop of hops.