Perfect Match IPA by Fire Maker Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 21A, American IPA.
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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: Rick Franckhauser
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Sticky Stout by Red Hare Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 16B, Oatmeal Stout.
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Building Lives-Son of A Saint-Sonny's Spicy Margarita by Urban South Brewery was described simply as a “spicy margarita sour,” the sample (style 29B–Fruit & Spice Beer) in my snifter poured an opaque orange, with a head that dissipated rather... Read More
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Coastal Harmony by Urban South Brewery was judged as a Double IPA (BJCP Style 22A).
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
Lack of Fokus by Best End Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA: Rye IPA (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 21B) and poured a hazy amber color beneath a large stand of ivory foam of moderately sized bubbles.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Interrogation by Scofflaw Brewing Co., which is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 30A), pours an opaque dark brown color with a relatively small tan head that doesn’t... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Stark by Reformation Brewery is being evaluated as an American Porter (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 20A). True to style, it poured a very dark brown color beneath a small stand of tan foam. Clarity couldn’t be... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Old Wooden Head by Burnt Hickory Brewery is being evaluated as a Double IPA (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 22A). It poured a deep amber to almost copper color with a slight haze. A tall cream-colored head leaves... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Surf Wax by Burial Beer Co., which is being evaluated as an American IPA (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 21A), pours an opaque amber color with a significant ivory head that persists for a length of time.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 21 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a Double IPA and is being evaluated as a Double IPA (category 22A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the Double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Mango Lime Sour Ale by Uplsope Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Japanese Style Lager by Upslope Brewing Co. is a Japanese-style Lager and is being evaluated as an International Pale Lager (category 2A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines).
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Eternal Siesta by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Good Seed by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Hazy 8 Double IPA by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is a Double Hazy IPA and is being evaluated as a Double IPA (category 22A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the Double IPA style is hops, hops and more... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Sunshine Haze Dream by Urban South Brewery is a Hazy IPA with fruit and spices and is being evaluated as a Fruit and Spice Beer (category 29B based on the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Hazy IPAs are known for their... Read More