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Fancy Pants

Fancy Pants

Fancy Pants, Urban South Brewery
Description 

Imperial Stout boiled for 4 hours to enhance the viscosity and intensify the richness of the malts. Finished on toasted cacao nibs, creating layers of dark chocolate bark and dark roasted coffee.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
15

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Fancy Pants by Urban South Brewery was judged as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (BJCP sub-style 30A).

Foxbody

Foxbody

Kentucky
United States
Description 

Our version of a German classic. Crisp and malty with a slight hint of caramel, this is a well balanced lager.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
16
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Munich
Hops: 
Tettnang

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Foxbody 5.0 by Hometown Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Munich Helles (Category 4A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Longbody Ale

Longbody Ale

Kentucky
United States
Longbody Ale, Hometown Brewing Co.
Description 

Our pale ale with a great mix of hops and outstanding grain. This copper colored ale is balanced and well deserved after a long hard day!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%
IBUs: 
44
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pale Ale, Munich, Dextrin
Hops: 
Magnum, Cascade, Fuggles

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Longbody Ale by Hometown Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Paradise Park Lo-Cal IPA

Paradise Park Lo-Cal IPA

Louisiana
United States
Paradise Park Lo-Cal IPA, Urban South Brewery
Description 

An easy-drinking, low-cal, hazy IPA brewed with Centennial and Citra hops. Sitting at 4% ABV, 20 IBU Paradise Park is a laid-back IPA low on calories and high on good times.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.0%
IBUs: 
20
Served at: 
45º F
Hops: 
Centennial, Citra

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Paradise Park Lo-Cal IPA by Urban South Brewery was judged as a Specialty IPA (BJCP sub-style 21B). It poured straw to light gold with a slight haze into the glass, producing a thin white head with moderate retention.... Read More

Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Sun Stare by Ursula Brewery is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 21C – Hazy IPA.

Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Light the Sky by Ursula Brewery was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 23A – Berliner Weisse.

Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Zodiac: Aquarius by Wiley Roots Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 28C – Wild Specialty Beer.

Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Carousel Blood Orange Gose by Wiley Roots Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 29A – Fruit Beer.

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Double Sunshine Ruby Red Grapefruit

Double Sunshine Ruby Red Grapefruit

Vermont
United States
Double Sunshine Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

This special edition of our American Double IPA is made with ruby red grapefruit, adding an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush fruit character along with dank tropical aromas.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Double Sunshine Ruby Red Grapefruit by Lawson's Finest Liquids was judged as a BJCP category 29A, Fruit Beer, with 22A, Double IPA, as the base style.

Bad Abbot

Bad Abbot

Louisiana
United States
Bad Abbot, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

Bad Abbot is a gentle beast, coming in at 14% but drinking with an unexpected docility. Fruity esters on the nose give way to malty overtones of caramel and raisin that clean up into a surprisingly dry finish. The medium body enhances the nuanced sugars, avoiding a cloying or syrupy finish, instead portraying a pleasing array of dark fruits and molasses. A delicate pathway paved with secrets, where good intentions meld with desire.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
14.0%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Aromatic, Munich, Special B, Belgian Dark Candi Sugar, Molasses
Hops: 
Tettnanger

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Bad Abbot by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Belgian Dark Strong Ale (Category 26D) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Fog Advisory

Fog Advisory

Louisiana
United States
Fog Advisory, Low Road Brewing
Description 

This pale ale is dry-hopped with Citra & El Dorado hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

The below referenced ale was rated according to the style guidelines provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program as defined under category 18B (2021) American Pale Ale.

SoGnar Double IPA

SoGnar Double IPA

Louisiana
United States
SoGnar Double IPA, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

A deep Double IPA filled to the brim with a clever combo of tropical hops, resulting in big notes of pineapple, mango, and grapefruit with an ever so delicate waft of dankness on the back end. A sturdy body with a dash of oats for complexity and an even-keeled finish verging on dryness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.5%
Malts: 
Two-row, Oats
Hops: 
El Dorado, Strata

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

SoGnar Double IPA by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Fire Fest Reserve 2021

Fire Fest Reserve 2021

Pennsylvania
United States
Fire Fest Reserve 2021, Grist House Craft Brewery
Description 

A unique blend of various, individually selected, barrel aged stouts consisting of 22 month old Weller bourbon barrels, 18 month old Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels, and 32 month old rum barrels

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.0%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Fire Fest Reserve 2021 by Grist House Craft Brewery is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2021 BJCP style guidelines. 

Microburst

Microburst

Pennsylvania
United States
Microburst, Grist House Craft Brewery
Description 

This award-winning sour is crisp and refreshing with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Brewed with raspberry, vanilla, and local wildflower honey from Bedillion Honey Farm.

2020 National Honey Board Beer Competition Gold Medal Winner, Best Honey Sour.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Served at: 
34 - 38º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Microburst by Grist House Craft Brewery is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (Category 28C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. The beer’s notes are a fruited sour with raspberry, vanilla and local wildflower... Read More

Sparkling IPA 2022

Sparkling IPA 2022

Oregon
United States
Sparkling IPA 2022, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Here’s a beer that’s as crisp as it is inviting. With aromas of sugar-covered strawberries, pineapple, and mango and notes of kiwi, white grape, honeydew, and guava, pFriem Sparkling IPA refreshes with a new kind of delight.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.6%
IBUs: 
33
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Two-Row Pale
Hops: 
Chinook, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, Dr. Rudi

 

 


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Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Sparkling IPA 2022 by pFriem Family Brewers was reviewed under the 2021 BJCP Guidelines as # 21A (American IPA). 

Pomalo

Pomalo

California
United States
Pomalo, Belching Beaver Brewery
Description 

Balanced and bursting with grapefruit and citrus notes.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.6%
IBUs: 
50
Malts: 
Two-Row, Pilsner, Aromatic, Dextrin Pils, Biscuit
Hops: 
Simcoe, Amarillo, Mosaic, El Dorado

 

 


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Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Pomalo by Belching Beaver Brewery was judged using the latest BJCP Guidelines (2021) under style #18B, American Pale Ale. 

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