Beer Review (Issue 24)
Story by:
Chris Guest
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid favoritism, ensuring a level playing field for all brewers. It serves both the industry and the consumer to have unbiased and objective scores from qualified experts. To best implement this approach, the Judges Review is open to those with established experience as a Master Cicerone® from the Cicerone® Certification Program or as a judge that has accomplished the rank of National or higher from the Beer Judge Certification Program. In the single blind tasting format, judges are presented with a chilled, properly poured beer and given its style category. Scoring is then done on the following basis using a 100-point scale:
Score Breakdown:
100 to 96: World Class – You need this beer in your life.
95 to 91: Exceptional – Don’t hesitate.
90 to 86: Very Good – A brew to savor.
85 to 75: Average – Somewhat unimpressive.
74 and below: Not Recommended – Just walk away.
World Class (100 to 96)
97
by John C. Tull
Porter Culture
Hops and Grain Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
96
by Randy Scorby
Moirai India Pale Ale
FATE Brewing Company
96
by Tracy Hensley
Duet
Alpine Beer Company
96
by Graham Barron
Classic Saison
Blackberry Farm Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
96
by Nelson Crowle
Habanero Sculpin
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
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Brewer Q & A
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid favoritism, ensuring a level playing field for all brewers. It serves both the industry and the consumer to have unbiased and objective scores from qualified experts. To best implement this approach, the Judges Review is open to those with established experience as a Master Cicerone® from the Cicerone® Certification Program or as a judge that has accomplished the rank of National or higher from the Beer Judge Certification Program. In the single blind tasting format, judges are presented with a chilled, properly poured beer and given its style category. Scoring is then done on the following basis using a 100-point scale:
Score Breakdown:
100 to 96: World Class – You need this beer in your life.
95 to 91: Exceptional – Don’t hesitate.
90 to 86: Very Good – A brew to savor.
85 to 75: Average – Somewhat unimpressive.
74 and below: Not Recommended – Just walk away.
Exceptional (95 to 91)
95
by Randy Scorby
Barrel Aged Hibernation
Great Divide Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
95
by Susan Ruud
The Dweller
Green Man Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
95
by Joseph Formanek
3rd Anniversary Ale
Roughtail Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
95
by Jason Johnson
La Folie
New Belgium Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
95
by Tracy Hensley
Twenty Three
Avery Brewing Company
95
by Randy Scorby
Laimas Kölsch Style Ale
FATE Brewing Company
95
by John C. Tull
Greenhouse IPA
Hops and Grain Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
95
by Nelson Crowle
Grapefruit Sculpin
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
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Brewer Q & A
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid favoritism, ensuring a level playing field for all brewers. It serves both the industry and the consumer to have unbiased and objective scores from qualified experts. To best implement this approach, the Judges Review is open to those with established experience as a Master Cicerone® from the Cicerone® Certification Program or as a judge that has accomplished the rank of National or higher from the Beer Judge Certification Program. In the single blind tasting format, judges are presented with a chilled, properly poured beer and given its style category. Scoring is then done on the following basis using a 100-point scale:
Score Breakdown:
100 to 96: World Class – You need this beer in your life.
95 to 91: Exceptional – Don’t hesitate.
90 to 86: Very Good – A brew to savor.
85 to 75: Average – Somewhat unimpressive.
74 and below: Not Recommended – Just walk away.
Exceptional (95 to 91)
94
by Owen Ogletree
Invocation
Wild Heaven Craft Beers
94
by Tracy Hensley
Dia De Los Serranos
Green Flash Brewing Company
94
by Jason Johnson
30th Anniversary Double IPA
Summit Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
94
by Graham Barron
Sweet Tooth
Tallgrass Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
94
by Rick Franckhauser
Belô Petroleum
Cervejaria Wäls
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Brewer Q & A
94
by Mike Castagno
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gonzo
Flying Dog Brewery
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid favoritism, ensuring a level playing field for all brewers. It serves both the industry and the consumer to have unbiased and objective scores from qualified experts. To best implement this approach, the Judges Review is open to those with established experience as a Master Cicerone® from the Cicerone® Certification Program or as a judge that has accomplished the rank of National or higher from the Beer Judge Certification Program. In the single blind tasting format, judges are presented with a chilled, properly poured beer and given its style category. Scoring is then done on the following basis using a 100-point scale:
Score Breakdown:
100 to 96: World Class – You need this beer in your life.
95 to 91: Exceptional – Don’t hesitate.
90 to 86: Very Good – A brew to savor.
85 to 75: Average – Somewhat unimpressive.
74 and below: Not Recommended – Just walk away.
Exceptional (95 to 91)
93
by Michael Bury
Bengali
Sixpoint Brewery
93
by Michael Bury
Resin
Sixpoint Brewery
93
by Michael Bury
Hi-Res
Sixpoint Brewery
93
by Richard Wong
Kolsch Style Ale
Breckenridge Brewery
93
by Tracy Hensley
Tangerine Soul Style
Green Flash Brewing Company
93
by Tracy Hensley
Mandarin Nectar
Alpine Beer Company
93
by Tracy Hensley
Lunctis Viribus
Avery Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
93
by Mike Castagno
Brewhouse Rarities: Tropical Stout
Flying Dog Brewery
93
by Sandy Cockerham
Cran-Gose
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
93
by Nelson Crowle
Pineapple Sculpin
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
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Brewer Q & A
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid favoritism, ensuring a level playing field for all brewers. It serves both the industry and the consumer to have unbiased and objective scores from qualified experts. To best implement this approach, the Judges Review is open to those with established experience as a Master Cicerone® from the Cicerone® Certification Program or as a judge that has accomplished the rank of National or higher from the Beer Judge Certification Program. In the single blind tasting format, judges are presented with a chilled, properly poured beer and given its style category. Scoring is then done on the following basis using a 100-point scale:
Score Breakdown:
100 to 96: World Class – You need this beer in your life.
95 to 91: Exceptional – Don’t hesitate.
90 to 86: Very Good – A brew to savor.
85 to 75: Average – Somewhat unimpressive.
74 and below: Not Recommended – Just walk away.
Exceptional (95 to 91)
92
by Joseph Formanek
Clusterflies
Southbound Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Randy Scorby
Briney Melon Gose
Anderson Valley Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Tracy Hensley
Hoppy Birthday
Alpine Beer Company
92
by Dan Martich
Wild Sour Series: Counter ClockWeisse
DESTIHL Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Jim Koebel
Highland IPA
Highland Brewing Company
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Phil Farrell
Seven Summits
Devils Backbone Brewing Company & Wicked Weed Brewing
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92
by John C. Tull
Crowdpleaser IPA
Three Creeks Brewing Co.
92
by Rick Franckhauser
Saddle Bronc Brown Ale
Black Tooth Brewing Co.
92
by Dan Preston
East Coast Common
Smuttynose Brewing Company
91
by Randy Scorby
Batch 15 IPA
Aslan Brewing Co.
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Brewer Q & A
91
by Nelson Crowle
Victory At Sea
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
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Very Good (90 to 86)
90 | Fivepine Chocolate Porter, Three Creeks Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
90 | A Night On Ponce, Three Taverns Craft Brewery, by Jim Koebel
90 | The One They Call Zoe, Hops and Grain Brewery, by John C. Tull
90 | Heirloom Ale, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co. by Joseph Formanek
90 | Cosmic Ristretto, Green Flash Brewing Co. by Tracy Hensley
90 | Pike Entire, The Pike Brewing Co. by SJ Klein
90 | Pure Hoppiness, Alpine Beer Co. by Tracy Hensley
89 | Top Rope IPA, Tallgrass Brewing Co. by Graham Barron
89 | Knotty Blonde, Three Creeks Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
89 | Dawn Patrol Pacific Ale, Aslan Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
89 | Passion Fruit Kicker, Green Flash Brewing Co. by Tracy Hensley
89 | Hot Streak IPA, Black Tooth Brewing Co. by Rick Franckhauser
89 | Jeez Louise, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co. by Joseph Formanek
89 | Belô Ipê, Cervejaria Wäls, by Rick Franckhauser
88 | Lazy Bird Brown Ale, Birdsong Brewing Co. by Rick Franckhauser
88 | Blackberry Barley Wine, New Belgium Brewing Co. by Jason Johnson
88 | Session IPL, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. and NoDa Brewing Co. by Phil Farrell
88 | Belô São Francisco, Cervejaria Wäls, by Rick Franckhauser
87 | Chipotle Ale, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Nelson Crowle
87 | The Waldos’ Special Ale, Lagunitas Brewing Co. by SJ Klein
87 | Transatlantique Kriek, New Belgium Brewing Co. by Jason Johnson
87 | Handshake IPA, Green Flash Brewing Co. and Alpine Beer Co. by Tracy Hensley
87 | Hoodoo Voodoo IPA, Three Creeks Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
87 | Double Pacific Ale, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. and Thunder Road Brewing Co. by Phil Farrell
86 | Songbird Saison, Tallgrass Brewing Co. by Graham Barron
86 | The Grizz, Tallgrass Brewing Co. by Graham Barron
86 | Space Juice, Long Trail Brewing Co. by James Link
86 | A Pale Mosaic, Hops and Grain Brewery, by John C. Tull
86 | C.R.E.A.M. Sixpoint Brewery, by Michael Bury
86 | Another State of Kind, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. and Sun King Brewing Co. by Phil Farrell
86 | Single Hop Series: HBC-291, Flying Dog Brewery, by Mike Castagno
86 | Tale of the Shony Scottish Ale, Church Street Brewing, by Dan Martich
Average (85 to 75)
85 | Ginger Big Eye, Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, by Nelson Crowle
85 | Little Red Roostarr, Starr Hill Brewery, by Dan Preston
84 | Risen, Devils Backbone Brewing Co. and Surly Brewing Co. by Phil Farrell
84 | Beard Beer, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Nelson Crowle
84 | The Sister Imperial IPA, Fremont Brewing, by Richard Wong
84 | Reviver Red IPA, Starr Hill Brewery, by Dan Preston
84 | Inceptus, Three Taverns Craft Brewery, by Jim Koebel
84 | Rum Barrel-Aged Gonzo, Flying Dog Brewery, by Mike Castagno
82 | Aunt Sally, Lagunitas Brewing Co. by SJ Klein
81 | Romantic Chemistry, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, by Rodney Tillinghast
80 | Moravian Rhapsody, Raleigh Brewing Co. by Josh Weikert
80 | The Crisp, Sixpoint Brewery, by Michael Bury
80 | Saw-whet Saison, Highland Brewing Co. by Jim Koebel
79 | Doubble Hopulus, The Pike Brewing Co. by SJ Klein
79 | Coffee Hidden Pipe Porter, Raleigh Brewing Co. by Josh Weikert
78 | Hauch von Himmel Hefeweizen, Church Street Brewing, by Dan Martich
77 | CitruSinensis Pale Ale, Lagunitas Brewing Co. by SJ Klein
76 | Jalapeño Pale Ale, Birdsong Brewing Co. by Rick Franckhauser
76 | Sweet Action, Sixpoint Brewery, by Michael Bury
76 | 120 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, by Tom Cannon
76 | The Miller’s Toll, Raleigh Brewing Co. by Josh Weikert
75 | Batch 5000, Short’s Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
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