Hidi's Hester, Grapefruit Hard Seltzer by Arches Brewing is an interesting concept for a seltzer, however there are definite issues with the execution of this particular batch of product. Hopefully these issues would be... Read More
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Explore The Beer Connoisseur® magazine's database of most recent beer and cider reviews as evaluated by our panel of judges in the Official Review.
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
16 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
29 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
12 / 20
Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
For the Love of Lager: German Style Dark Lager by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. is being judged as a Schwarzbier, BJCP Category 8B.
Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Party Punch by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is a Berliner Weisse with cranberry and pomegranate. It was judged as a Fruit Beer (BJCP sub-style 29A).
Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Strawberry Margarita Gose by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is a gose with strawberry and lime. It was judged as a Fruit Beer (BJCP sub-style 29A).
Reviewed by: Nelson Crowle
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Oktoberfest Bavarian-Style Lager by Wild Leap Brew Co. was evaluated according to the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines as 6A Marzen (which is the darker gold/amber Oktoberfest, not the gold Festbier).
Reviewed by: Nelson Crowle
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Coast West '22 by Wild Leap Brew Co. was evaluated per the BJCP 2021 style guidelines as a 22A, Double IPA.
Reviewed by: Nelson Crowle
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Vacanza Banana Lime Coconut Imperial Gose by Wild Leap Brew Co. was evaluated according to the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines for 23G, Gose with added fruit.
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Sunburst Juicy IPA by Wild Heaven Beer is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Zaboo Hazy IPA by Switchback Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
DDH Deftones Phantom Bride Hazy IPA by Belching Beaver Brewery was judged as #21C ( Hazy IPA ) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Weihenstephan Festbier by Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan was judged as a Festbier, Category 4B, according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Snowmelt Hard Sipper Lavender Lemon Flora by Upslope Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Snowmelt Hard Sipper House Punch by Upslope Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Haunted House by Allagash Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 20A, American Porter.
Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Spiced Chocolate by Orpheus Brewing was judged as BJCP category 30A, Spice, Herb or Vegetable beer with a mixed-style base of Oatmeal and Cream Stout.
Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
IQ IPA by Akademia Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 21C, Hazy IPA.