Beer Review (Issue 28)
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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.
World Class (100 to 96)
99
by John C. Tull
Frambozen
pFriem Family Brewers
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97
by Susan Ruud
Boxer’s Revenge
Jester King Brewery
97
by John C. Tull
pFriem Wit
pFriem Family Brewers
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97
by Rick Franckhauser
Santilli
Night Shift Brewing
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97
by Dan Preston
Maple Tripple Ale
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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96
by Michael Heniff
Tartanium Berliner Weisse
Grist Brewing Co.
96
by Sal Mortillaro II
Tavern Ale
Big Boss Brewing Co.
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Exceptional (95 to 91)
95
by John C. Tull
pFriem Pilsner
pFriem Family Brewers
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95
by Michael Heniff
Mosaicism
Grist Brewing Co.
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95
by Michael Bury
Frightened Baby Chipmunk
Call to Arms Brewing Co.
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95
by Sal Mortillaro II
Brewery Lane Series: Imperial White IPA
Breckenridge Brewery
94
by Dan Preston
Fayston Maple Imperial Stout
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94
by Michael Heniff
Virgil’s Reserve
Grist Brewing Co.
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93
by Rodney A. Tillinghast
Juiceless
Wicked Weed Brewing
93
by Michael Heniff
Grist Okotberfest
Grist Brewing Co.
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93
by Rodney A. Tillinghast
Athena Paradiso
Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
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93
by Michael Heniff
Future Tripping
Barley Forge Brewing Co.
93
by Sal Mortillaro II
Arjuna
Anthem Brewing Co.
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92
by Randy Scorby
North State IPA
Wildcard Brewing Company
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92
by John C. Tull
pFriem IPA
pFriem Family Brewers
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92
by Dan Preston
Sip of Sunshine
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
92
by Dan Martich
Matilda
Goose Island Brewing Co.
92
by Sandy Cockerham
Balloon Boy
Burnt City Brewing
91
by Sal Mortillaro II
Uroboros
Anthem Brewing Co.
Very Good (90 to 86)
90 | Yclept, Threes Brewing by Rick Franckhauser
90 | Patio Smasher, Sun King Brewing by Pat Mulloy
90 | Anthem IPA, Anthem Brewing Co. by Sal Mortillaro II
90 | Super Session #2, Lawson’s Finest Liquids by Dan Preston
90 | Stuck At The Tunnel, Grist Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
90 | Albino Stout, Grist Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
90 | Sneakn’ Lindsey Through The Alley, Call To Arms Brewery by John C. Tull
89 | Jungle Boogie, Marz Community Brewing by Mike Castagno
88 | Grapefruit Special Edition, Warsteiner by Sandy Cockerham
88 | Unreliable Narrator, Threes Brewing by Rick Franckhauser
88 | Hospitali-Tea, The Unknown Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
88 | Half Cycle IPA, Flat 12 Bierworks by Rick Franckhauser
88 | Fruitless, Champion Brewing Co. by Jim Koebel
88 | King Tett, Grist Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
88 | Guava & Starfruit Tartanium, Grist Brewing Co. by Michael Heniff
87 | Liminal Moment, South County Brewing Co. by Rick Franckhauser
87 | Snaggletooth Bandana, Solemn Oath Brewery by Sandy Cockerham
86 | Cherry Busey, Sun King Brewing by Pat Mulloy
86 | Nu-Tropic, Stillwater Artisanal by Graham L. Barron
Average (85 to 75)
85 | Pistolero Porter, Payette Brewing Co. by Nelson Crowle
85 | Upside Down Blonde, Flat 12 Bierworks by Rick Franckhauser
81 | Lucky U IPA, Breckenridge Brewery by Sal Mortillaro II
80 | Cucumber Kolsch, Flat 12 Bierwerks by Rick Franckhauser
80 | Dream Crusher, Deep Ellum Brewing Co. by John C. Tull
80 | Nitro Vanilla Porter, Breckenridge Brewery by Sal Mortillaro II
80 | Mango Mosaic, Breckenridge Brewery by Sal Mortillaro II
80 | Goose Island IPA, Goose Island Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
76 | Sofie, Goose Island Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
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