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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.

Citra Cannon

Citra Cannon, Heavy Seas Beer
Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Citra Cannon by Heavy Seas Beer was judged as an American IPA, BJCP category 21A.

Astronaut Sauce IPA

Astronaut Sauce IPA, River Rat Brewery
Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Astronaut Sauce by River Rat Brewery is being evaluated as a Juicy/Hazy IPA utilizing the 2018 Brewers Association guidelines. This style is better known to the masses as New England-style IPA and puts a large emphasis... Read More

Materfamilias

Materfamilias, Mother's Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Materfamilias by Mother's Brewing Co.

Five Week Sail

Five Week Sail

Georgia
United States
Five Week Sail, Arches Brewing
Description 

This unique style combines the bold flavor of an English Porter and richness of a Russian Imperial Stout. It is the only porter that is a lager, as cold fermentation was necessary to preserve it during the long voyage across the Baltic Sea. This strong style boasts a roasty, caramel profile accompanied by mild chocolate undertones.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
35
Served at: 
38 - 40ºF
Malts: 
Locally-sourced Munich Malt, Vienna malt, Specialty Malts
Hops: 
Magnum, Saaz

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Five Week Sail by Arches Brewing is a Baltic Porter and is being judged as a Baltic Porter (category 9C from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Baltic Porter is a style that originated in countries along the North Sea with historical ties back... Read More

Tube City IPA

Tube City IPA, Coronado Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Tube City IPA by Coronado Brewing Co.

Tastes Like Space

Tastes Like Space, Belching Beaver Brewery
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Tastes Like Space by Belching Beaver Brewery made with caramel flavoring and cacao nibs. I evaluated it as a Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) with a base beer style of Sweet Stout (Category 16A) from the 2015 BJCP Guidelines.

Mosaic Double IPA

Mosaic Double IPA, Belching Beaver Brewery
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Mosaic Double IPA by Belching Beaver Brewery was evaluated as a Double IPA (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Category 22A) according to BJCP guidelines. Despite its ‘in your face’ hop flavor and alcohol heat, this is a surprisingly... Read More

Pervasive Species

Pervasive Species

Pervasive Species, Monday Night Brewing
Description 

This is a mixed culture ale fermented with lactobacillus, brettanomyces, and a saison yeast strain. This American wild ale was the first to ferment in our French oak foeders - those big wooden barrels. This is an effervescent, bright and refreshing light sour ale, checking in at just 4.5% ABV.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%
Served at: 
45º - 50º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pervasive Species by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

All Y'all

All Y'all, Monday Night Brewing
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
83
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

All Y’all by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

Big Softy

Big Softy, Monday Night Brewing
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Big Softy by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

This beer poured very hazy with a near New England IPA style resemblance. A thick frothy white head framed the glass... Read More

Sippin' Pretty

Sippin' Pretty, Odell Brewing
Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Sippin' Pretty by Odell Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (2015 BJCP Category 28C) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect the fruit to have a prominent role alongside a funky and/or sour character from... Read More

Typical Daydream

Typical Daydream, On Tour Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Typical Daydream by On Tour Brewing Co. was reviewed from a goblet after a pour from a 32 ounce can and subsequently evaluated per style guidelines defined by the Beer Judge Certification Program as a Saison category # 25B.

Aspall Imperial English Cider

Aspall Imperial English Cider

United Kingdom
Aspall Imperial English Cider, Aspall Cyder House
Description 

Traditional bittersweet cyder-apple aroma with floral notes and dried fruit. Palate rich, quite sweet and full bodied, with a balancing refreshing acidity. A unique and very complex flavour reminiscent of Christmas cake. Very long on the finish, sweetish but not cloying. The connoisseur’s choice to partner big flavoured food. Ideal with duck in a plum sauce, cheese, and north African cuisine; also good with desserts which are not too sweet.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.2%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Aspall Imperial English Cider by Aspall Cider House is being evaluated as an English Cider (Category C1B in the 2015 BJCP Guidelines).  Though labeled as “imperial”, the declared 8% ABV still falls within the guidelines of the style.

Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 3 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a Double IPA and is being evaluated as a Category 22A in the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Ca Phe

Ca Phe

Louisiana
United States
Ca Phe, Urban South Brewery
Description 

A luscious Vietnamese-style coffee stout brewed with lactose sugar and locally roasted coffee from French Market Roasters. 2017 Beer Army Foundation gold medal winner for Best Sweet Stout.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
IBUs: 
24
Served at: 
45 - 55ºF
Malts: 
Pilsner, Caramel 80, Roasted Barley, Black Wheat, Vienna, Rolled Oats, White Wheat, Lactose
Hops: 
Fuggles

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Cà Phȇ​ by Urban South Brewery is a Vietnamese Coffee Stout that is being judged as 30A-Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer with 16A-Sweet Stout as the base style. In the aroma, this beer is definitely all about coffee. Fresh and clean with a high-... Read More

Sympathy Weight

Sympathy Weight, Monday Night Brewing
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Sympathy Weight by Monday Night Brewing is a bourbon-barrel aged Wee Heavy and is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (category 33B from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The Wee Heavy style is noted as being a rich, full, malty... Read More

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