Beer Review (Issue 25)
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)
98
by Joseph Formanek
Bomb!
Prairie Artisan Ales
97
by Susan Ruud
Ol’ Oi
Jester King Brewery
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97
by Randy Scorby
Parabola
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
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96
by Tracy Hensley
Big Guns
Fort George Brewery
96
by Michael Bury
KBS
Founders Brewing Co.
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96
by Tracy Hensley
Meyer Lemon Lager
Anchor Brewing
96
by Nelson Crowle
Mach 10
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
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 Richard Wong
Beatitude Mango
Council Brewing Co.
95
by Jason Johnson
St. Lupulin
Odell Brewing Co.
95
by Michael Heniff
Humulus Terreux
The Bruery / Bruery Terreux
95
by Nelson Crowle
Pace Car Racer
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
95
by Tracy Hensley
Suicide Squeeze IPA
Fort George Brewery
95
by Joseph Formanek
Funky Gold Simcoe
Prairie Artisan Ales
95
by Joseph Formanek
Coffee Okie
Prairie Artisan Ales
95
by Nelson Crowle
Saison Imperiale
De Proef Brouwerij
95
by Michael Heniff
Decadent Imperial IPA
Ska Brewing Co.
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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 Richard Wong
Ol’ Dirty Barrel
Belching Beaver Brewing Co.
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94
by Nelson Crowle
Watermelon Dorado
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
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94
by Michael Heniff
Colonel Kernel
The Bruery / Bruery Terreux
94
by Mike Castagno
Wide Awake It’s Morning
Funky Buddha Brewing Co.
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94
by Jason Johnson
VanderGhinste Oud Bruin
Brouwerij Omer VanderGhinste
94
by Richard Wong
8 Hop IPA
Rogue Ales & Spirits
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94
by Michael Heniff
Rogue American Amber Ale
Rogue Ales & Spirits
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Brewer Q & A
94
by Jason Johnson
Snozzberry
Green Man Brewery
94
by Graham L. Barron
Summer Saison
Blackberry Farm Brewery
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94
by Michael Heniff
True Blonde
Ska Brewing Co.
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94
by Tracy Hensley
The Optimist
Fort George 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 Joseph Formanek
Phantasmagoria
Prairie Artisan Ales
93
by Owen Ogletree
Citra Ass Down
Against The Grain Brewery
93
by Michael Heniff
Steel Toe Milk Stout
Ska Brewing Co.
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Brewer Q & A
93
by Joseph Formanek
Oatsmobile Ale
Bell’s Brewery
93
by Richard Wong
7 Hop IPA
Rogue Ales & Spirits
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Brewer Q & A
93
by John C. Tull
Baracus
Noble Rey Brewing Co.
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 John C. Tull
Beerito Mexican Lager
Oskar Blues Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Michael McGuire
Slap Fight
Monday Night Brewing
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Dan Martich
The Partner Ships Series: Maine Beer Co.
Heavy Seas Beer
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Brewer Q & A
92
by James Link
Boomsauce
Lord Hobo Brewing Co.
92
by Josh Weikert
Festina Pêche
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Joseph Formanek
Adaptation Ale
Roughtail Brewing Co.
92
by Joseph Formanek
Everything Rhymes with Orange
Roughtail Brewing Co.
92
by Michael Heniff
Good Chit Pilsner
Rogue Ales & Spirits
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Tracy Hensley
Cavatica Stout
Fort George Brewery
92
by Dan Martich
Tony Goes Dancing
Back East Brewing Co.
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Jason Johnson
Cuvée des Jacobins
Brouwerij Omer VanderGhinste
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)
91
by Randy Scorby
AleSmith Double IPA
AleSmith Brewing Co.
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91
by Randy Scorby
Uror
FATE Brewing Co.
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Brewer Q & A
91
by Jason Johnson
Kriek des Jacobins
Brouwerij Omer VanderGhinste
91
by Susan Ruud
Wayfarer
Green Man Brewery
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91
by John C. Tull
SteamPunk
Noble Rey Brewing Co.
91
by Michael Heniff
Brutal IPA
Rogue Ales & Spirits
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91
by Josh Weikert
Whitewater
Great Divide Brewing Co.
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91
by Joseph Formanek
Transilience
Southbound Brewing Co.
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91
by Sean Coughlin
Nimble Giant
Troegs Brewing Co.
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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.
Very Good (90 to 86)
90 | Cosmik Debris, Creature Comforts Brewing Co. by Michael McGuire
90 | Ocho Barril: Magic Beer Genie, Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
90 | Perfect Day IPA, Asheville Brewing Co. by Owen Ogletree
90 | Commotion, Great Raft Brewing Co. by Mike Castagno
90 | Overdub IPA, Fort George Brewery, by Tracy Hensley
90 | 6 Hop IPA, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Richard Wong
90 | Mango Wheat, Anchor Brewing, by Tracy Hensley
90 | Pale Death, Double Mountain Brewery, by John C. Tull
90 | Grapefruit King of Hop, Starr Hill Brewery, by Dan Preston
89 | Off The Leash, Noble Rey Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
89 | Vortex IPA, Fort George Brewery, by Tracy Hensley
89 | Omer Blonde, Brouwerij Omer VanderGhinste by Jason Johnson
88 | Hobo Life, Lord Hobo Brewing Co. by James Link
88 | The Rites, Orpheus Brewing, by Michael McGuire
88 | Watermelon Laimas, FATE Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
88 | Spring Saison, Blackberry Farm Brewery, by Graham L. Barron
88 | Raspberry Jam, Tallgrass Brewing Co. by Sal Mortillaro II
88 | 4 Hop IPA, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Richard Wong
88 | Ape Snake, Prairie Artisan Ales, by Joseph Formanek
88 | Rollin’ & Tumblin’, Southbound Brewing Co. by Michael McGuire
88 | Prost Altbier, Prost Brewing, by Susan Ruud
88 | Watermelon Gose, Terrapin Beer Co. by Michael McGuire
87 | Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA, Uinta Brewing, by Randy Scorby
87 | Southern Drawl, Great Raft Brewing Co. by Mike Castagno
87 | Rudie Session IPA, Ska Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
87 | Half-Pipe Tart Pale Ale, Tallgrass Brewing Co. by Sal Mortillaro II
87 | Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti, Great Divide Brewing Co. by Josh Weikert
87 | Nadia Kali, Great Divide Brewing Co. by Josh Weikert
87 | Free Spirit No. 6, Terrapin Beer Co. & Coppertail Brewing Co. by Michael McGuire
87 | 1811 Lager, Fort George Brewery, by Tracy Hensley
87 | Sticky Hands, Block 15 Brewing Co. by Nelson Crowle
87 | Gamma Bomb IPA, Warped Wing Brewing Co. by Sandy Cockerham
86 | Private Stock Ale: 2016 Vintage, AleSmith Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
86 | Reinaert Flemish Wild Ale, De Proef Brouwerij, by Nelson Crowle
86 | Single Origin Coffee Stout: Kona, Terrapin Beer Co. by Michael McGuire
86 | I.P.W., Upstate Brewing Co. by Dan Preston
86 | Dammed Double IPA, Belching Beaver Brewing Co. by Richard Wong
86 | King of Hop, Starr Hill Brewery, by Dan Preston
86 | Misty Mountain IPA, Back East Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
Average (85 to 75)
85 | Neato Bandito, Deep Ellum Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
85 | Or Xata, The Bruery, by Michael Heniff
85 | Big Bend Hefeweizen, Big Bend Brewing Co. by Richard Wong
85 | Single Origin Coffee Stout: Sumatra, Terrapin Beer Co. by Michael McGuire
84 | Reasonably Corrupt, Great Raft Brewing Co. by Mike Castagno
84 | Plaid, Fort George Brewery, by Tracy Hensley
84 | Number 22 Porter, Big Bend Brewing Co. by Richard Wong
83 | Terlingua Gold, Big Bend Brewing Co. by Richard Wong
83 | Flyin’ Rye IPA, Warped Wing Brewing Co. by Sandy Cockerham
82 | Daily Grind, Starr Hill Brewery, by Dan Preston
82 | Ermal’s Belgian Style Cream Ale, Warped Wing Brewing Co. by Sandy Cockerham
81 | Denver Pale Ale, Great Divide Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
80 | Blueberry Shandy, Ipswich Ale Brewery, by Josh Weikert
80 | Back East Summer Ale, Back East Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
80 | Zoetzuur, De Proef Brouwerij, by Nelson Crowle
80 | Habanero King of Hop, Starr Hill Brewery, by Dan Preston
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