SouthDown Mai Tai Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being judged as a Specialty Fruit Beer (Category 29C) with a Double IPA (Category 22A) as the base beer.
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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.
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Dragon's Milk Triple Mash by New Holland Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Dragon's Milk Crimson Keep by New Holland Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Full Circle by New Holland Brewing Co. is a Kölsch and is being evaluated as a Kölsch (category 5B in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The Kölsch style is a German ale that has a delicate balance of malt, hops and... Read More
Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
HTX IPA by Urban South Brewery was judged as a Hazy IPA (21C BJCP 2021). The aroma is strong in hops that are floral, earthy and somewhat herbal. There is a modest tropical fruit aroma as well, along with a little chalkiness.
Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Wishing Star by Highland Brewing Co. was judged as an American IPA (21A BJCP 2021). The aroma is bold and pungent with a big herbal quality and a more mild fruity background note. Some malt sweetness manages to filter through as well.
Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
A Song of Rice and Fire by Urban South Brewery was judged as Specialty: Experimental Beer (34C BJCP 2021), but considered a Pre-Prohibition Lager (27). The aroma is mildly grainy with a touch of sulfur and a grassy hop aroma. The color is pale... Read More
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Amaro Barrel-Aged Barleywine by pFriem Family Brewers was evaluated as a BJCP Category 33B Specialty Wood-Aged Beer with the BJCP Category 22C American Barleywine as the base style.
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
New Zealand Pale by pFriem Family Brewers is a showcase for tropical New Zealand hop character in a well-crafted pale ale. As there is no specific category for a NZ Pale Ale, this brew is being evaluated as a BJCP... Read More
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Tequila Barrel-Aged Mole Stout by pFriem Family Brewers is another example of pFriem’s ability to produce fantastic stout variants. The complexity in this one not only comes from the ingredients but also from the method... Read More
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
5 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
Clausthaler ISO 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic) by Radeberger pours a gold color with a very slight chill haze. There is an absolutely gorgeous dense and meringue-like head of ivory white bubbles, which is persistent.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Cloud Cover by Low Road Brewing is being evaluated as a hazy IPA (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 21C). Akin to many a hazy IPA, it poured with a turbid clarity and a fluffy off-white head. However, the color is more on the side of amber, which is... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
ALT 51 by Low Road Brewing is being evaluated as a Altbier (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 7B). It poured a deep amber color with garnet highlights that shone brightly due to the brilliant clarity.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Tripped Up by Low Road Brewing is being evaluated as a Belgian Tripel (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 26C). It poured slightly hazy with decent but not brilliant clarity.
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Velvet Uppercut by Flying Lion Brewing is a Belgian Golden Strong and is being evaluated as a Belgian Golden Strong Ale (category 25C from the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Belgian Golden Strong Ales are noted for... Read More
Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
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