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Cryoscape Cold IPA

Cryoscape Cold IPA

Cryoscape Cold IPA, Batson River Brewing & Distilling
Description 

Through cold fermentation, we extract robust hop flavors while maintaining a refreshingly clean, crisp body. The use of Mosaic & El Dorado cryo hops imparts a delightful tropical
bouquet, free from overpowering hop residue. The result is an IPA bursting with pure, uninhibited flavor.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.8%
Hops: 
Cryo Mosaic, Cryo El Dorado

 

 


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Reviewed by: Scott Birdwell
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Cryoscape Cold IPA by Batson River Brewing & Distilling was judged as style 21B, Specialty IPA, per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Easternmost Double IPA

Easternmost Double IPA

Easternmost Double IPA, Batson River Brewing & Distilling
Description 

Our signature NEIPA blends a foundation of Pilsner malt with oats & wheat to create a pillowy soft mouthfeel. The dominant Citra & Galaxy hop profile is the result of liberal double dry-hopping which creates a wealth of citrusy goodness, complemented by luscious tropical notes sure to please any palate.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Oats, Wheat
Hops: 
Citra, Galaxy

 

 


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Reviewed by: Scott Birdwell
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Easternmost Double IPA by Batson River Brewing & Distilling was judged as a Double IPA, Style 22A per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.

Quince

Quince

New York
USA
Quince, Nine Pin Cider
Description 

This cider is crafted from 100% quince from Orchard Dale Fruit in Waterport, NY. The result is a light bodied, refreshing cider that has notes of pineapple and bubblegum and a beautiful golden hue.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2
Served at: 
36º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Scott Birdwell
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

This cider was judged as a New World Cider, Category C1A per the 2015 BJCP Cider Guidelines.

Stone 27th Anniversary Lemon Shark Double IPA

Stone 27th Anniversary Lemon Shark Double IPA

California
USA
Stone 27th Anniversary Lemon Shark Double IPA, Stone Brewing
Description 

For this year’s anniversary beer, we found inspiration in the southern hemisphere. This double IPA is brewed with Peacharine and Riwaka hops, along with a special ingredient called Phantasm – an extract from sauvignon blanc grape skins – all sourced from New Zealand. Combined with some good old fashioned Mosaic hops from the US and an amped up grain bill and we’ve got ourselves a unique sensory experience full of dankness and tropical citrusy notes. Coming in at a smooth 9.6% in honor of the year we started: 1996.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.6%
IBUs: 
43
Hops: 
Peacharine, Riwaka, Mosaic, Magnum

 

 


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Reviewed by: David Sapsis
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Stone 27th Anniversary Lemon Shark Double IPA by Stone Brewing is being judged according to BJCP category 22A, Double IPA, from the 2021 Guidelines.

Valkyrie Porter

Valkyrie Porter

Valkyrie Porter, Moniker Brewery
Description 

Aged on whole Atomic Coffee beans and bourbon soaked oak spirals, this beer comes loaded with a delicious malt body with notes of coffee, caramel, and brown sugar, and finishes out clean, smooth, and pleasant touch of roast.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Valkyrie Porter by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a Mixed-Style Beer (2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 34B) consisting of Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 30A) and Wood Aged (2021 ... Read More

Lagered Hedonism 01

Lagered Hedonism 01

Lagered Hedonism 01, Moniker Brewery
Description 

First brew of our Lagered Hedonism series. This Czech Pale lager is light, zippy, and refreshing.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
3.2%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Vienna
Hops: 
Saaz

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Lagered Hedonism 01 by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a Czech Pale Lager (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 3A). This beer is the first within their Lagered Hedonism series and sets the bar very high for subsequent beers in that series. 

Stone Fight On! Pale Ale

Stone Fight On! Pale Ale

California
USA
Stone Fight On! Pale Ale, Stone Brewing
Description 

This is the official beer of USC Athletics. With a balanced blend of hops and a deep golden color as vibrant as the Southern California sunshine, this quintessential SoCal pale ale is brewed to be the perfect companion for the beach, the tailgate or cheering on the Trojans. Best enjoyed while holding a can in one hand and raising a V for victory with the other.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
24
Hops: 
Cascade, Cashmere, Amarillo, Citra

 

 


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Reviewed by: David Sapsis
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Stone Fight On! Pale Ale by Stone Brewing is being judged as a BJCP Category 18B, American Pale Ale per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Lagered Hedonism 03

Lagered Hedonism 03

Lagered Hedonism 03, Moniker Brewery
Description 

This 12° Plato Czech Dark Lager is brewed with Pilsner, Vienna, and Specialty Dark malts for notes of toast, caramel, and nuttiness. Czech hops balance out the malt and provide a spicy finish that all comes together with a crisp and short finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.3%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Specialty Dark, Vienna Malt
Hops: 
Sterling

 

 


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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

Lagered Hedonism 03 by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a Czech Dark Lager (Category 3D) per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Sun Sick Day

Sun Sick Day

Rhode Island
USA
Sun Sick Day, Moniker Brewery
Description 

Known for its tartness and salinity, this Thiolized Gose is light and zippy. The Thiols add an additional depth of tropical undertones to the mango flavor making this not your great great great great grandfather's Gose.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Hops: 
Magnum

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Sun Sick Day by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Green's Gluten Free India Pale Ale

Green's Gluten Free India Pale Ale

Green's Gluten Free India Pale Ale, Green's Gluten Free
Description 

Inviting amber-red color with full body. Aroma is bold hops with herbal and piney notes; flavor is nutty and firmly bitter with hints of caramel.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
IBUs: 
60
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Green's Gluten-Free India Pale Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.

Green's Gluten Free Amber Ale

Green's Gluten Free Amber Ale

Green's Gluten Free Amber Ale, Green's Gluten Free
Description 

Deep amber color, medium body, with subtle caramel and nut flavor nuances. Refined, herbal hop aroma and finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
IBUs: 
32
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Green's Gluten-Free Amber Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer. 

Green's Gluten Free Dubbel Ale

Green's Gluten Free Dubbel Ale

Green's Gluten Free Dubbel Ale, Green's Gluten Free
Description 

In the classic dubbel fashion, a hint of dark-sugar and toffee flavor; and a traditional Belgian yeast bouquet.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
IBUs: 
24
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Green's Gluten-Free Dubbel Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.

Green's Gluten Free Dry-Hopped Lager

Green's Gluten Free Dry-Hopped Lager

Green's Gluten Free Dry-Hopped Lager, Green's Gluten Free
Description 

Pale golden in color; the nose is a mix of citrus-floral aroma sensations. Clean with a crisp, light malt taste, but with an herbal, hoppy finish. Body and mouthfeel are light and refreshing.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.1
IBUs: 
18
Served at: 
42° F

 

 


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

Green's Gluten-Free Dry-Hopped Lager by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.

Green's Gluten Free Tripel Ale

Green's Gluten Free Tripel Ale

Green's Gluten Free Tripel Ale, Green's Gluten Free
Description 

Classic Belgian tripel, except it's made without barley. Spices and herbs on the nose with flavors of candied fruit lead to a long, aromatic finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.5%
IBUs: 
32
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Green's Gluten-Free Tripel Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.

pFriem Rum Barrel-Aged Porter with Coconut

pFriem Rum Barrel-Aged Porter with Coconut

pFriem Rum Barrel Aged Porter with Coconut, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

We age our Imperial Porter in barrels kissed by the Caribbean, giving pFriem’s Rum Barrel Aged Porter notes of chocolate truffles, ripe cherries and vanilla. Drink in the luscious decadence.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.5%
IBUs: 
45
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Rahr Pale, Simpson’s Caramalt, Crystal Dark, Crystal Extra Dark, Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate, Chocolate, Carafa II
Hops: 
Chinook

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

pFriem Rum Barrel-Aged Porter with Coconut by pFriem Family Brewers is being judged as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (category 33B) with the base beer as a Baltic Porter (category 9C) per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.

pFriem Double IPA

pFriem Double IPA

pFriem Double IPA, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Like the name implies, each can of pFriem Double IPA is brimming with doubly rich aromas of fresh berries, notes of papaya, and a malty sweetness. Double cheers to that!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.1%
IBUs: 
77
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Pale Malt, Weyermann Carahell
Hops: 
Chinook, Amarillo, Simcoe, El Dorado

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

 pFriem Double IPA by pFriem Family Brewers is being judged as a Double IPA (Category 22A) per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.

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