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Leben Helles Lager

Leben Helles Lager

Connecticut
United States
Leben Helles Lager, Great Falls Brewing Co.
Description 

"Leben" is German for "Life". We at Great Falls try our best to keep spirits high and bring an assortment of beers to you and make your life a brighter place! This traditional Helles Lager is a perfect example of just that. Brewed with Barke Pilsner Malt and German Tettnanger hops, this pale lager is sure to bring you life!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.4%
IBUs: 
15.9
Served at: 
38 - 58ºF
Malts: 
Barke Pilsner, Carahell, Crystal, Caramel/Carafoam
Hops: 
German Tettnanger

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Leben Helles Lager by Great Falls Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Munich Helles (BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines, Category 4A). It pours a light golden color that sits underneath a bone white head of fine bubbles that's relatively persistent.

Destress Express

Destress Express

Georgia
United States
Destress Express, Georgia Beer Co.
Description 

Locally roasted Nicaraguan coffee beans cold brew at 32 degrees for 5 days on a creamy milk stout base. This combination of milk (lactose) and coffee flavor presents a silky smooth stout sure to brighten your day. All aboard the De-Stress Express!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Roasted Barley, Flaked Barley, Chocolate Malt, Black Malt, American Two-Row
Hops: 
Liberty

 

 


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Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Destress Express by Georgia Beer Co. was reviewed under the auspices of the Beer Judge Certification Program style guidelines, category 34B mixed-style beer.

TwoConn Easy Ale

TwoConn Easy Ale

Connecticut
United States
TwoConn Easy Ale, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

We are excited and honored to announce that we are furthering the partnership between Two Roads and UConn Athletics with a BRAND NEW Connecticut beer collaboration. TwoConn is an easy drinking golden ale that’s crisp and refreshing.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.3%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

TwoConn Easy Ale by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP Category 18A, Blond Ale.

Super Session #3 (Comet)

Super Session #3 (Comet)

Vermont
United States
Super Session #3 (Comet), Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

Our Super Session #3 is single-hop session IPA brewed with Comet. This hop is often described as zesty with grapefruit and tangerine. It is backed by some unique grassy and herbal elements and notes of lemongrass, black currant, apricot, pineapple.

Beverage Profile
Hops: 
Comet

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Super Session #3 (Comet) by Lawson's Finest Liquids is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category (21B) with the special criteria of being designated as a Session IPA.

Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA

Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA

Connecticut
United States
Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

Boy, oh boy, we’ve created one hazy juicy IPA! Hay-Z-Boy is a 7% cloudy, golden IPA that’s packed with tropical fruit, citrus and earthy aromas – and a subtle sweetness and bitterness that’s sure to satisfy in every sip! Perfect for those lazy, hazy, crazy days when you need to kick back — and go a little hazy! *contains lactose.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Hops: 
Simcoe, Cascade, Citra

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as a Hazy IPA (also known as a New England IPA) via BJCP Category 21C. Hazy IPA is a newly-added style to the BJCP Guidelines, but the style has been pretty well defined for almost a... Read More

Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA

Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA

Connecticut
United States
Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

An unfiltered, double dry hopped New England IPA that uses generous amounts of Galaxy, Citra and Azacca hops. The result is a “crushable” IPA with notes of tropical juicy fruits, orange, lemon-lime and florals. *Contains lactose.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%
Hops: 
Galaxy, Citra, Azacca

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as a Hazy IPA (also known as a New England IPA) judged via BJCP Category 21C. Hazy IPA was newly added as its own sub-style in the 2021 BJCP guidelines.

Winter's Warm Welcome

Winter's Warm Welcome

New Jersey
United States
Winter's Warm Welcome, Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.
Description 

The brewmaster’s cat was adopted on the solstice, hence the name. Unlike most cats, he would warmly welcome any visitors including contractors and technicians, plus he loved to be vacuumed! Not a typical cat. My tribute to him is an ale that will warm your heart with notes of strawberry, blueberry and pineapple resulting from Idaho 7 and El Dorado hops adorning 4 types of malt and Belgian Candy Syrup. It will make you feel chill, warm and fuzzy, just like he was!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.7%
IBUs: 
16
Served at: 
50 - 55º F
Hops: 
Idaho 7, El Dorado

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Winter's Warm Welcome by Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American Strong Ale (2021 BJCP Guidelines Style 22B).

Sinus Rhythm

Sinus Rhythm

New Jersey
United States
Sinus Rhythm, Ghost Hawk Brewing Co
Description 

It’s a classic style of English ale that still has currency in the American craft beer market. Our version of the style has a pale color, a nice balance of malt and hops and the signature pronounced bitterness in the finish. Lotus and N.Y. grown hops combine with a classic English yeast to create earthy notes of subtle fruit and tea.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.3%
IBUs: 
35
Served at: 
50º F
Hops: 
Lotus

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Sinus Rhythm by Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Strong Bitter (2021 BJCP Guidelines Style 11C).

Field Party

Field Party

Georgia
United States
Field Party, Georgia Beer Co.
Description 

Simple ingredients are brewed with care and respect for the process to bring you our classic and refreshing American Blonde Ale.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
Served at: 
35 - 40º F
Malts: 
American Two-Row, Flaked Maize
Hops: 
Willamette

 

 


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Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Field Party by Georgia Beer Co. was reviewed under the style guidelines of the 2021 BJCP category 18A, Blond Ale.

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 19

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 19

Georgia
United States
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 19, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 19 is a juicy, double dry-hopped IPA with Cryo Pop hops. This is the nineteenth edition of the series with a varied hop profile in each volume.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
45

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jason Johnson
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 19 by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged under category 22A, double IPA, in the 2021 BJCP style guidelines.

Throw Back Vibes

Throw Back Vibes

Louisiana
United States
Throw Back Vibes, Urban South Brewery
Description 

Throwback Vibes is a modern spin on the classic west coast IPA. We brewed this beer with Galaxy, Citra, and Simcoe hops for toned-down bitterness and amplified softness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
IBUs: 
45
Hops: 
Galaxy, Citra, Simcoe

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
3 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Throw Back Vibes by Urban South Brewery was judged as a BJCP Style 21A, American IPA.

Groovy Juice

Groovy Juice

Louisiana
United States
Groovy Juice, Urban South Brewery
Description 

We took this groovy fruited sour to another level. Loaded with oats and wheat, lightly soured and then heavily fruited with raspberry, enjoy this refreshingly tart treat!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.9%
IBUs: 
0

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Groovy Juice by Urban South Brewery was judged as a BJCP Style 28C, Wild Specialty Beer.

Lizard Lounge

Lizard Lounge

Louisiana
United States
Lizard Lounge, Urban South Brewery
Description 

Our 5 year anniversary beer with Modern Times, a mixed fermentation table beer, aged in wine barrels.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.6%
IBUs: 
2

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Lizard Lounge by Urban South Brewery was judged as a BJCP Style 33B, Specialty Wood-Aged Beer with base beer style Wild Specialty Beer (28C).

Vacanza: Cranberry Raspberry Pie Gose

Vacanza: Cranberry Raspberry Pie Gose

Georgia
United States
Vacanza: Cranberry Raspberry Pie Gose, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Vacanza Cranberry Raspberry Pie is an Imperial Gose-style tart ale made with cranberry, raspberry, vanilla bean, cinnamon and brown sugar.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
3 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Vacanza: Cranberry Raspberry Pie Gose by Wild Leap Brew Co.  was judged as a BJCP Style 34C, Experimental Beer.

Hopzilla

Hopzilla

Vermont
United States
Hopzilla, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

Hopzilla is a monster of an IPA that will make you pucker up! Loaded with high-alpha U.S. grown hops, this brawny dry hopped ale will terrorize your taste buds yet has enough malt backbone to balance a fierce bitterness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.7%
Hops: 
High Alpha U.S. hops

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Hopzilla by Lawson's Finest Liquids was judged as BJCP Style 22A, double IPA.

For the Love of Lager: Zwickelbier

For the Love of Lager: Zwickelbier

Pennsylvania
United States
For the Love of Lager: Zwickelbier, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.
Description 

A beautiful, light amber colored lager brewed entirely with Vienna malt and noble hops. A decoction mash provides depth of malt character and a process called “spunding” allows us to naturally carbonate for a smoother finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%
IBUs: 
19
Malts: 
Vienna

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

For the Love of Lager: Zwickelbier by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP Historical Style 27, Kellerbier with base style 7A (Vienna lager).

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