Official Review (Issue 38)
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Editorial Dept.
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 Sean Coughlin
Mexican Empire
Arches Brewing
Exceptional (95 to 91)
95
by Tracy Hensley
Digital Bath
Belching Beaver Brewing Co.
95
by John C. Tull
Nectarine Golden Ale
pFriem Family Brewers
95
by Jim Koebel
Aspall Grand Cru
Aspall Cider House
94
by Michael Heniff
Touch of Brett Mandarina
Alesong Brewing & Blending
94
by Jason Johnson
Goodwood Bourbon Barrel Stout
Goodwood Brewing Co.
94
by James Link
Helles Lager
KC Bier Co.
94
by David Sapsis
Fayuca Rizing
Helio Basin Brewing Co.
94
by Jim Koebel
Bastogne Ardenne Saison
Brasserie de Bastogne
94
by John C. Tull
Lemon Zest Farmhouse Ale
pFriem Family Brewers
93
by Rodney A. Tillinghast
Ante Meridiem
Monday Night Brewing
93
by Michael Heniff
Pêche
Alesong Brewing & Blending
93
by James Link
Hefeweizen
KC Bier Co.
92
by David Sapsis
Secret Spot
Duck Foot Brewing Co.
92
by Michael McGuire
Chickow!
Listermann Brewing Co.
92
by Richard Wong
Detour
Uinta Brewing
92
by Rodney A. Tillinghast
Dubhe Imperial Black IPA
Uinta Brewing
92
by Sal Mortillaro II
Little Balls of Blue
Streetside Brewery
91
by Nelson Crowle
Island Vibes
Coronado Brewing Co.
91
by Rodney A. Tillinghast
Don’t Call it Hotlanta
Monday Night Brewing
91
by David Sapsis
602 Brew
Helio Basin Brewing Co.
91
by Joe Formanek
Ephemere Strawberry & Rhubarb
Unibroue
91
by Tracy Hensley
Agavemente
SouthNorte Beer Co.
91
by Dan Martich
AVL IPA
Highland Brewing Co.
91
by Joe Formanek
Upslope Brown Ale
Upslope Brewing Co.
91
by Joe Formanek
Upslope Citra Pale Ale
Upslope Brewing Co.
Very Good (90 to 86)
90 | Alpha Abstraction Vol. 1, Wild Leap Brew Co. by Sean Coughlin
90 | Space Lettuce, Monday Night Brewing by Rodney A. Tillinghast
90 | Collision Stout, Holy City Brewing by Dan Preston
90 | Mandarina IPA, Highland Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
90 | Unicorn Farm IPA, Back East Brewing Co. by Jessica Sullivan
90 | Hemp Gose, Goodwood Brewing Co. by Jason Johnson
90 | 20th Anniversary Raven Special Lager Premium, RavenBeer, by Dan Martich
89 | Archipelago, Monday Night Brewing by Rodney A. Tillinghast
89 | Kölsch Style Ale, pFriem Family Brewers by John C. Tull
89 | Mountain Jam, Southbound Brewing Co. by James Link
88 | 22nd Anniversary Imperial IPA, Coronado Brewing Co. by Nelson Crowle
88 | Team Fiona NE IPA, Listermann Brewing Co. by Michael McGuire
88 | Chrono 003//Strawberry El Dorado, Able Seedhouse and Brewery by Nelson Crowle
88 | Upslope Craft Lager, Upslope Brewing Co. by Joe Formanek
87 | Beyond the Clouds, Monday Night Brewing by Michael McGuire
87 | Raspberry Beret, Streetside Brewery by Sal Mortillaro II
87 | Terroir Pinot Noir, Alesong Brewing & Blending by Michael Heniff
86 | Drink This or the Bees Die, Duck Foot Brewing Co. by David Sapsis
86 | High Tea, Streetside Brewery by Sal Mortillaro II
86 | Grapefruit Hop Nosh, Uinta Brewing by Rodney A. Tillinghast
86 | Rucksack, Monday Night Brewing by Rodney A. Tillinghast
Average (85 to 75)
85 | Sum’r Ale, Uinta Brewing by Michael Bury
85 | Coconut Contender, Duck Foot Brewing Co. by David Sapsis
85 | King Balaton, Alter Brewing Co. by Pat Mulloy
85 | Stargazer White, Highland Brewing Co. by Dan Martich
84 | West Coast-Style IPA, Uinta Brewing by Richard Wong
84 | Mischief Managed, Monday Night Brewing by Rodney A. Tillinghast
83 | Madam Basil, Holy City Brewing by Dan Preston
81 | Brouwerij ‘t Verzet Oud Bruin, Brouwerij ‘t Verzet by Jim Koebel
80 | Sparkly Princess, Holy City Brewing by Dan Preston
78 | Lavender Ale, Motorworks Brewing by Jessica Sullivan
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