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Randy Scorby

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Beer & Mead Judge

Randy Scorby began his search for great beer decades ago and he has been home brewing since 2006. He is currently the Assistant BJCP Continuing Education Director as well as a Grand Master IV Beer Judge, Mead Judge and Cider Judge.  He was also the 2011 National Homebrewer of the Year.  He has traveled to many locations worldwide in search of the perfect beer, including Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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LP Witbier

LP Witbier

California
United States
LP Witbier, Dokkaebier
Description 

Did you know Szechuan Peppercorn is not a true pepper and comes from a plant in the citrus family? And it's also really hard to spell, but it does create a unique beer. Not spicy in the pepper sense, this fun and flavorful witbier is citrusy, herbal, and earthy.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6%
IBUs: 
10.6

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

LP Witbier by Dokkaebier is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

LP Witbier pours a hazy medium copper with a thick and creamy off-white head that lingers. The aroma greets the drinker with prominent lemongrass, mixed... Read More

Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

This beer greets the drinker with a prominent and pleasant whiskey character backed up by cocoa powder, vanilla, mixed dark fruits and a spicy alcohol aroma. The whiskey fades down as it warms to create a very balanced aroma. As you’re enjoying the aroma, the beer presents a deep brown color... Read More

Harvest Apple

Harvest Apple

Colorado
United States
Big B’s Harvest Apple Semi-Sweet Hard Cider
Description 

Big B’s Harvest Apple Semi-Sweet Hard Cider is hand crafted using a perfect blend of local apples.  It’s a semi-sweet hard cider and has a bold and refreshing apple taste.

Available in 12oz cans, 22oz bottles 1/2, ¼, and 1/6 bbl k

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This cider pours medium straw and is brilliantly clear, with champagne like bubbles that rise from the glass.  It has a prominent fresh and lightly bruised apple aroma followed by a spicy, cinnamon background note and a light acidity. The apple character is also prominent in the flavor with a... Read More

Dry-Hopped CENSORED

Dry-Hopped CENSORED by Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Dry Hopped CENSORED from Lagunitas Brewing is being evaluated as an American Amber Ale (Category 19A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours an inviting light copper color with brilliant clarity, and an off-white head that persists throughout the entire glass. The aroma... Read More

Drupes E Daisy

Drupes E Daisy, Peter B's Brewpub
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Drupes E. Daisy by Peter B's Brewpub is being evaluated as a Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Drupes E. Daisy pours a deep brown with a reddish hue and virtually no head, which is not unexpected in this style of beer. Moderate mixed dark... Read More

Kindling

Kindling

Colorado
United States
Kindling, Odell Brewing Co.
Description 

Brewed with premium malts, Kindling boasts bright citrus and peach aromas with a crisp and refreshing finish. Kindling is the official spokes-beer of our Charitable Giving Program. We aim to support our non-profit partners who ignite conversations, build communities and amplify voices. Powered by our commitment to donate 1% of revenue from all of our beers.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
8

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Kindling Golden Ale by Odell Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours a hazy bright gold with a fine, white head that lingers for a short time. The aroma features a moderately bready, grainy malt character with a... Read More

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