Start 14-Day Trial Subscription

*No credit card required

Latest Reviews

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.

Pan a Flores

Pan a Flores, SouthNorte Beer Co.
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pan a Flores by SouthNorte Beer Co is a full-flavored holiday treat for your senses. While there are a few quibbles, this brew delivers Holiday cheer quite admirably. This beer is being evaluated as a Category 30A Spice Herb and Vegetable beer as... Read More

Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Four Seasons - Winter '18 by Mother Earth Brew Co. is judged as #20C according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines as an Imperial Stout. The beer had wonderful aromas of dark chocolate, raisins, bourbon flavors, coffee and an alcohol presence. Hop aroma... Read More

Slingshot

Shmaltz Slingshot American Craft Lager, Schmaltz Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Slingshot by Shmaltz Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

Son of Malice IIPA

Son of Malice IIPA by Heathen Brewing
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
63
Aroma:
15 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
25 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20

Son of Malice IIPA by Heathen Brewing was judged as a Double IPA (BJCP Cat.

Transcend IPA

Transcend IPA by Heathen Brewing
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Transcend IPA by Heathen Brewing was judged as an American IPA (BJCP Cat. 21A). The beer had a huge citrus hop aroma, hints of crackery malt and no noticeable esters. There was also a pleasant alcohol aroma and low hints of diacetyl.

Vantucky Pale Ale

Vantucky Pale Ale by Heathen Brewing
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Vantucky Pale Ale by Heathen Brewing was judged as an American IPA (BJCP Cat. 21A) and had a wonderful earthy upfront hop aroma blended with a low crackery malt with a hint of toast and caramel behind.

Avarice & Greed

Avarice & Greed by Roadhouse Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Avarice & Greed by Roadhouse Brewing Co. is a wonderful Belgian Golden Ale and is being judged as such according to BJCP Catergory 25C.

Loose Boots

Loose Boots by Roadhouse Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Loose Boots by Roadhouse Brewing Co. was judged as an American IPA (BJCP Cat.

Punk Ass Cat

Punk Ass Cat, Door County Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Punk Ass Cat by Door County Brewing Co. was judged as an American IPA (BJCP Category 21A).

Clawhammer Pilsner

Clawhammer Pilsner, Door County Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Clawhammer Pilsner by Door County Brewing Co.

Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate, Church Street Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Devil's Advocate by Church Street Brewing Co.

Eight Pounds per BBL

Eight Pounds per BBL, Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Eight Pounds Per BBL by Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery was pleasant, easy drinking beer judged as a BJCP category 21B - Specialty IPA: New England IPA.

Hop Peak IPA

Hop Peak IPA, Breckenridge Brewery
Reviewed by: Susan Ruud
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Hop Peak IPA by Breckenridge Brewery is a wonderful American IPA judged as such under BJCP Category 21A. Upfront it had a huge citrus and piney (almost earthy) hop aroma that blended nicely with a pleasant grainy malt following right behind. ... Read More

Riegele Dunkel

Riegele Dunkel, Brauhaus Riegele
Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Riegele Dunkel by Brauhaus Riegele was judged as BJCP category 8A, Munich Dunkel. This beer’s rich malt aromas and flavors remind me of Nutella on lightly toasted bread with the sweetness toned down.

Riegele Kellerbier

Riegele Kellerbier, Brauhaus Riegele
Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Riegele Kellerbier by Brahaus Riegele was reviewed as a BJCP Category 7C, Pale Kellerbier. The beer has a hazy, murky gold unfiltered look sitting under a dense off-white foam cap with fair retention.

Aniversario 1

Aniversario 1, SouthNorte Beer Co.
Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Aniversario 1 by SouthNorte Beer Co. was judged as a Spice, Herb, Vegetable beer with underlying BJCP Category 25B, Saison. This beer is a square peg.

Pages

Partner Sponsor - Official Review