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Bub2le Blue Raspberry Seltzer

Bub2le Blue Raspberry Seltzer

California
United States
Bub2les Blue Raspberry Seltzer, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Crisp, light, and refreshing with a taste of blue raspberry that lingers on the palate!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: David Sapsis
Judges Rating:
81
Aroma:
17 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Bub2les Blue Raspberry Seltzer by Garage Brewing Co.

Bub2le Strawberry Lemonade Seltzer

Bub2le Strawberry Lemonade Seltzer

California
United States
Bub2les Strawberry Lemonade Seltzer, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This Strawberry and Lemon infused hard seltzer has just the right blend of sweet and tart. Great refreshment for those hot summer days (or any time for that matter).

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: David Sapsis
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Bub2les Strawberry Lemonade Seltzer by Garage Brewing Co. is being reviewed per The Beer Connoisseur's 2022 Hard Seltzer Definitions and Guidelines as a fruit... Read More

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry, Goodridge & Williams
Description 

NÜTRL is a vodka-based seltzer made with simple ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice. Light and refreshing with a deliciously clean taste, NÜTRL is 100 calories, gluten free and has an ABV of 4.5%. The Cranberry variety pack features four crisp and refreshing flavors - Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple - offering a refreshing and delicious seltzer-inspired take on the classic vodka cranberry.
NÜTRL Cranberry is lightly sweet and pleasantly tart, with a straightforward Cranberry flavor that doesn’t sacrifice taste, making it the perfect year-round beverage.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Alex Sheftel
Judges Rating:
81
Aroma:
17 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

NÜTRL Cranberry Grapefruit Vodka Seltzer by Anheuser-Busch is being evaluated as per The Beer Connoisseur Hard Seltzer Definitions & Judging Guidelines (2022) as a Fruit Seltzer. This seltzer is well-balanced and refreshing with... Read More

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry, Goodridge & Williams
Description 

NÜTRL is a vodka-based seltzer made with simple ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice. Light and refreshing with a deliciously clean taste, NÜTRL is 100 calories, gluten free and has an ABV of 4.5%. The Cranberry variety pack features four crisp and refreshing flavors - Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple - offering a refreshing and delicious seltzer-inspired take on the classic vodka cranberry.
NÜTRL Cranberry is lightly sweet and pleasantly tart, with a straightforward Cranberry flavor that doesn’t sacrifice taste, making it the perfect year-round beverage.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Alex Sheftel
Judges Rating:
79
Aroma:
17 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

NÜTRL Cranberry Orange Vodka Seltzer by Anheuser-Busch is being evaluated as per The Beer Connoisseur Hard Seltzer Definitions & Judging Guidelines (2022) as a Fruit Seltzer. This is a refreshing, artificial, sour orange candy soda-... Read More

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry, Goodridge & Williams
Description 

NÜTRL is a vodka-based seltzer made with simple ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice. Light and refreshing with a deliciously clean taste, NÜTRL is 100 calories, gluten free and has an ABV of 4.5%. The Cranberry variety pack features four crisp and refreshing flavors - Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple - offering a refreshing and delicious seltzer-inspired take on the classic vodka cranberry.
NÜTRL Cranberry is lightly sweet and pleasantly tart, with a straightforward Cranberry flavor that doesn’t sacrifice taste, making it the perfect year-round beverage.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Alex Sheftel
Judges Rating:
75
Aroma:
14 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

NÜTRL Cranberry Vodka Seltzer by Anheuser-Busch is being evaluated as per The Beer Connoisseur Hard Seltzer Definitions & Judging Guidelines (2022) as a Fruit Seltzer.

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry

NÜTRL Cranberry, Goodridge & Williams
Description 

NÜTRL is a vodka-based seltzer made with simple ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice. Light and refreshing with a deliciously clean taste, NÜTRL is 100 calories, gluten free and has an ABV of 4.5%. The Cranberry variety pack features four crisp and refreshing flavors - Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple - offering a refreshing and delicious seltzer-inspired take on the classic vodka cranberry.
NÜTRL Cranberry is lightly sweet and pleasantly tart, with a straightforward Cranberry flavor that doesn’t sacrifice taste, making it the perfect year-round beverage.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Alex Sheftel
Judges Rating:
73
Aroma:
14 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

NÜTRL Cranberry Apple Vodka Seltzer by Anheuser-Busch is being evaluated as per The Beer Connoisseur Hard Seltzer Definitions & Judging Guidelines (2022) as a Fruit Seltzer.

Lone Buffalo: 18mo Barrel Aged Anniversary Stout

Lone Buffalo: 18mo Barrel Aged Anniversary Stout

Georgia
United States
Lone Buffalo: 18mo Barrel Aged Anniversary Stout, Wild Leap Brew Co
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
13.9
IBUs: 
65

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

18mo Barrel Aged Anniversary Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout brewed by Wild Leap Brew Co., judged as BJCP Category 33A. Wood-Aged Beer.

Lone Buffalo: Rye Barrel Aged Stout

Lone Buffalo: Rye Barrel Aged Stout

Lone Buffalo: Rye Barrel Aged Stout, Wild Leap Brew Co
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
13.9
IBUs: 
65

 

 


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

Lone Buffalo: Rye Barrel Aged Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co., and I am judging this according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 33B – Specialty Wood-Aged Beer.

Birthday Month: New Zealand Triple IPA

Birthday Month: New Zealand Triple IPA

Georgia
United States
Birthday Month: New Zealand Triple IPA, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Birthday Month: New Zealand Triple IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co., and  I am judging this according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 22A – Double IPA, while keeping in mind that this beer... Read More

Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA

Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA

California
United States
Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA, 21st Amendment Brewery
Description 

Our Cold IPA is like a crystal clear bluebird day with the anticipation of epic powder and long runs. With a lighter body and fruity new world dry hopping of pinecone, peach, lime peel, and citrus flavors, it delivers a bright hop aroma and a crisp, clean finish leaving you wanting more.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
IBUs: 
65
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Malts: 
Two-Row Pale, Flaked Rice
Hops: 
Columbus, Centennial, Cascade, Mosaic, Chinook

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA by 21st Amendment Brewery is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2021 BJCP... Read More

Shore Thing Pina Colada Berliner Weisse

Shore Thing Pina Colada Berliner Weisse

Louisiana
United States
Shore Thing Pina Colada Berliner Weisse, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

Take your mouth on a beachy vacation with Shore Thing, a Piña Colada-inspired Berliner Weisse. It starts with an easy-going 5% ABV Berliner that we drenched in pineapple purée and conditioned on freshly toasted coconut.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5%
Malts: 
Pilsen, Wheat
Hops: 
Mosaic

 

 


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Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Shore Thing Pina Colada Berliner Weisse by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.

H2Roads Passion Fruit Hard Seltzer

H2Roads Passion Fruit Hard Seltzer

Connecticut
United States
H2Roads Passion Fruit Hard Seltzer, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

H2ROADS Passion Fruit Craft Hard Seltzer is made with 100% real fruit and only 100 calories, 1 grams of sugar, 2 carbs and gluten free!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

H2Roads Passion Fruit Hard Seltzer by Two Roads Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a hard fruited seltzer with guidelines created by The Beer Connoisseur, which can be found... Read More

H2Roads Raspberry Hard Seltzer

H2Roads Raspberry Hard Seltzer

Connecticut
United States
H2Roads Raspberry Hard Seltzer, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

H2ROADS Raspberry Craft Hard Seltzer is made with 100% real fruit and only 100 calories, 1 grams of sugar, 2 carbs and gluten free!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

H2Roads Raspberry Hard Seltzer by Two Roads Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a fruited seltzer with guidelines created by The Beer Connoisseur, which can be found... Read More

When the Sun Gose Down

When the Sun Gose Down

Georgia
United States
When the Sun Gose Down, Arches Brewing
Description 

This tart, refreshing brew has bright notes of lemon and orange from a healthy addition of coriander. The mouth-watering salinity makes taking another sip irresistible.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.2%
IBUs: 
5
Served at: 
40º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Wheat
Hops: 
Magnum

 

 


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Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

When the Sun Gose Down by Arches Brewing is a refreshing and rather tart offering that tends to hit the mark overall for the style with a complementary fruity character that adds a touch of complexity. This beer is... Read More

Hidi’s Hester, Grapefruit Hard Seltzer

Hidi’s Hester, Grapefruit Hard Seltzer

Georgia
United States
Hidi’s Hester, Grapefruit Seltzer, Arches Brewing
Description 

This perfect summer seltzer was brewed by Kerry Brown thanks to Team Hidi and The Giving Kitchen.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%
Served at: 
35º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
71
Aroma:
16 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
29 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
12 / 20

Hidi's Hester, Grapefruit Hard Seltzer by Arches Brewing is an interesting concept for a seltzer, however there are definite issues with the execution of this particular batch of product. Hopefully these issues would be... Read More

For the Love of Lager: German-Style Dark Lager

For the Love of Lager: German-Style Dark Lager

Pennsylvania
United States
For the Love of Lager: German-Style Dark Lager, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.6
IBUs: 
30
Malts: 
Munich, Carafa
Hops: 
German Magnum, Spalter Select, Saphir

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

For the Love of Lager: German Style Dark Lager by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. is being judged as a Schwarzbier, BJCP Category 8B.

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