Beer Review (Issue 26)
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)
99
by Dan Preston
King JJJuliusss
Tree House Brewing Co.
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97
by Jason Johnson
Bouket
De Proef Brouwerij & Trillium Brewing Co.
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Brewer Q & A
97
by Jason Johnson
Alexander
Brouwerij Rodenbach
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97
by Michael Heniff
Stone Farking Wheaton W00tstout
Stone Brewing Co.
96
by Owen Ogletree
30th Anniversary Keller Pils
Summit Brewing Co.
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96
by Tracy Hensley
Expletus
Avery Brewing Co.
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Brewer Q & A
96
by Jason Johnson
Vintage 2013
Brouwerij Rodenbach
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96
by Mike Castagno
Rare Trait
Cerebral Brewing
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Exceptional (95 to 91)
95
by Nelson Crowle
Apex
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
95
by Michael Heniff
Ground Control
Ninkasi Brewing Co.
95
by Dan Preston
Alter Ego
Tree House Brewing Co.
95
by Rodney Tillinghast
The Discreet Charm of the Framboisie
Brooklyn Brewery
95
by Rodney Tillinghast
On Fleek
Stillwater Artisanal & Casita Cerveceria
Exceptional (95 to 91)
94
by Michael Heniff
Ozark Double IPA
Ozark Beer Co.
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94
by Jim Koebel
Shower Beer
Champion Brewing Co.
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94
by Mike Castagno
Austin Amber
Independence Brewing Co.
94
by Sandy Cockerham
The Keel
Cape May Brewing Co.
94
by Tracy Hensley
TW Pitchers Radler
TW Pitchers Brewing Co.
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94
by Rodney Tillinghast
Westbrook Gose
Westbrook Brewing Co.
Exceptional (95 to 91)
93
by Rick Franckhauser
Hi-Dilly-Ho
Short’s Brewing Co.
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93
by Jason Johnson
Grand Teton Gose
Grand Teton Brewing Co.
93
by Richard Wong
Space Needle Golden IPA
The Pike Brewing Co.
93
by Michael Heniff
Park
Fort Point Beer Co.
93
by Rodney Tillinghast
Stillwater is Nothing Big Bunny is Everything
Stillwater Artisanal & Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
93
by Nelson Crowle
Blah Blah Blah IPA
21st Amendment Brewery
93
by Rodney Tillinghast
Lil’ Heaven
Two Roads 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)
92
by Dan Martich
The Oracle
Bell’s Brewery
92
by Dan Martich
Frequent Flier
Boulevard Brewing Co.
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92
by Joseph Formanek
300
Fulton Beer
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92
by Susan Ruud
Crystal Hero
Revolution Brewing
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Brewer Q & A
92
by Rodney Tillinghast
Improved Old Fashioned
Brooklyn Brewery
92
by Tracy Hensley
Snake Bite
TW Pitchers Brewing Co.
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92
by Randy Scorby
Cucumber Farmhouse Ale
Uinta Brewing
92
by Rodney Tillinghast
Bibo
Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
92
by Sal Mortillaro
Genessee Mountain Rainbow Espresso Oatmeal Stout
Bull & Bush Brewery
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92
by Tracy Hensley
Callipygian
Avery Brewing Co.
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92
by Michael Heniff
Kick Back Session IPA
Drake’s Brewing Co.
92
by Michael McGuire
Samuel Adams Nitro IPA
Boston Beer Co.
92
by Sean Coughlin
Brewhouse Rarities: Cold Press Coffee Porter
Flying Dog Brewery
Exceptional (95 to 91)
91
by Rodney Tillinghast
Transmigration of Souls
Orpheus Brewing
91
by Josh Weikert
Oude Geuze Boon Black Label
Brouwerij Boon
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91
by Richard Wong
10 Year Anniversary Ale
Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey
91
by John C. Tull
Molten Lava
Double Mountain Brewery
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91
by Owen Ogletree
Ned
Alpine Beer Co.
91
by Michael Bury
Puff
Sixpoint Brewery
91
by Susan Ruud
North Fork Lager
Payette Brewing Co.
91
by Susan Ruud
Rustler IPA
Payette Brewing Co.
91
by Sean Coughlin
Leaning Chimney
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
91
by Sal Mortillaro
Jack The Sipper
Southern Prohibition Brewing
91
by Sal Mortillaro
2016 IPA
Southern Prohibition Brewing
91
by Joseph Formanek
Shakedown Street
Southbound Brewing Co.
91
by Richard Wong
New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta
Rogue Ales & Spirits
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 | Paleo Ale, Fossil Cove Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
90 | La Perouse White, Maui Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
90 | Chillwave Double IPA, Great Lakes Brewing Co. by Joseph Formanek
90 | Fresh Roast, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Nelson Crowle
90 | Devil’s Harvest, Southern Prohibition Brewing, by Sal Mortillaro
90 | Mississippi Fireant, Southern Prohibition Brewing, by Sal Mortillaro
90 | Power & Light, Independence Brewing Co. by Mike Castagno
90 | G-String Pale Ale, Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Co. by James Link
90 | So Folkin’ Hoppy IPA, Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Co. by James Link
90 | A Little Crazy, Revolution Brewing, by Susan Ruud
90 | Chene Rustique, Toolbox Brewing Co. by Tracy Hensley
90 | Uinta Pils, Uinta Brewing, by Randy Scorby
90 | Birthday Suit: 23rd Anniversary, Uinta Brewing, by Randy Scorby
90 | Rodeo Rye Pale Ale, Payette Brewing Co. by Susan Ruud
90 | RuinTen Triple IPA, Stone Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
89 | Great Beyond Double IPA, Brewery Ommegang, by Josh Weikert
89 | Hopstate NY 2016, Brewery Ommegang, by Josh Weikert
89 | Double Aught Pilsner, Bear Republic Brewing Co. by Nelson Crowle
89 | Vital IPA, Victory Brewing Co. by Joseph Formanek
89 | Jibe Session IPA, Green Flash Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
89 | Hi-Wire Gose, Hi-Wire Brewing, by Jim Koebel
89 | Sweet Child of Vine, Fulton Beer, by Joseph Formanek
89 | Cold Brew IPA, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Richard Wong
89 | XS Old Crustacean Barleywine, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by John C. Tull
89 | French Toast, Funky Buddha Brewery, by Owen Ogletree
88 | KSA, Fort Point Beer Co. by Michael Heniff
88 | Midnight Special, Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Co. by James Link
88 | Grapefruit Special Edition, Warsteiner Brewery, by Sandy Cockerham
88 | Stern Line Oatmeal Stout, 3 Daughters Brewing, by Rodney Tillinghast
88 | Lonely Blonde, Fulton Beer, by Joseph Formanek
88 | Green, Tree House Brewing Co. by Dan Preston
88 | Bright, Tree House Brewing Co. by Dan Preston
88 | Rolling Thunder Imperial Stout, Rogue Ales & Spirits, by Richard Wong
87 | Serpent Bite, Orpheus Brewing, by Jim Koebel
87 | Dawn of the Red, Ninkasi Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
87 | Steampipe, Otter Creek Brewing Co. by Mike Castagno
86 | House Beer, House Brewing, Inc. by Nelson Crowle
86 | Pour Judgement IPA, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, by Sean Coughlin
86 | Suzy B, Southern Prohibition Brewing, by Sal Mortillaro
Average (85 to 75)
85 | Sea to Sea Lager, Green Flash Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
85 | GFJ, Sun King Brewery, by Mike Castagno
85 | Hi-10, Terrapin Beer Co. by Sean Coughlin
85 | Fever Dream, Flying Dog Brewery, by Sean Coughlin
85 | Mur, Boojum Brewing Co. by Jim Koebel
85 | Beach Blonde Ale, 3 Daughters Brewing, by Rodney Tillinghast
85 | Westfalia, Fort Point Beer Co. by Michael Heniff
84 | GT Gose, Anderson Valley Brewing Co. by Randy Scorby
84 | Tart Ten, Victory Brewing Co. by Joseph Formanek
84 | La Brea Brown, Fossil Cove Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
83 | Rod Bender Red Ale, 3 Daughters Brewing, by Rodney Tillinghast
83 | Bock Bock, Shmaltz Brewing Co. by Nelson Crowle
81 | Villager, Fort Point Beer Co. by Michael Heniff
80 | From Tennessee With Smoke, Blackberry Farm Brewery & Evil Twin Brewing, by Jim Koebel
80 | Oaked Chipotle Ale, Flying Dog Brewery, by Sean Coughlin
80 | Bimini Twist IPA, 3 Daughters Brewing, by Rodney Tillinghast
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