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La Baie Sauvage

La Baie Sauvage

Oregon
United States
La Baie Sauvage, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

This tart and untamable fruit is not cultivated anywhere in the world. Our berries, foraged in NW forests, are added to our 2-year-old, Lambic-Inspired Ale to create a fruit-forward brew with notes of lemon zest and pineapple. La Baie Sauvage invites you, adventurous drinker, to take a walk on the wild side. Who’s your huckleberry now?

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.3%
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Malts: 
Gambrinus Canadian Pilsner, Weyermann Wheat, Rahr Raw White Wheat
Hops: 
Aged Czech Saaz

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

La Baie Sauvage by pFriem Family Brewers is a sour ale brewed with huckleberries and is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (category 28C in the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Wild Specialty Beers are sour or... Read More

Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Barleywine

Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Barleywine

Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Barleywine, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Apple Brandy Barleywine is highly spirited, yet nuanced, with notes of bourbon, toffee and creme brûlée. It’s aged in American Oak with sturdy tannins and a robust ABV for the most analog of pleasures—like chit-chatting with friends or sauntering old cobblestone streets aglow in romance.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.8%
IBUs: 
45
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Simpsons Golden Promise
Hops: 
Chinook, Cascade

 

 


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

Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Barleywine by pFriem Family Brewers is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (category 33B from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Specialty Wood-Aged Beers are aged in spirit barrels... Read More

Triple Sunshine

Triple Sunshine

Vermont
United States
Triple Sunshine, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

Triple Sunshine is the culmination of our Sunshine series (also including Little Sip, Sip of Sunshine, and Double Sunshine) which is exploding with juicy notes of pineapple, grapefruit and lychee. The brew exudes potent floral and herbal aromas from a deluge of dry-hopping.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Triple Sunshine by Lawson's Finest Liquids is being judged as a Double IPA (22A). The aroma is a little catty or tomato-like, probably from the combination of unique and intensively fruity hop strains.

Combustible Lemon Milk Shake IPA

Combustible Lemon Milk Shake IPA

California
United States
Combustible Lemon Milk Shake IPA, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This New England Style double IPA (double dry hopped) tastes like a hoppy limoncello that can cause feelings of euphoria.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.4%

 

 


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Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Combustible Lemon Milk Shake IPA by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as a Fruit Beer (29A) with an American IPA base style. Fruit additions listed are lemon. The aroma is unmistakably lemon with a lemon zest and pith character that has a freshly cut... Read More

pFriem Coconut Stout

pFriem Coconut Stout

pFriem Coconut Stout, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

pFriem Coconut Stout imparts decadent notes of macaroons, roasted espresso and homemade brownies. It’s creamy and deep with a toasty, smooth finish that begs for one more. Like comfort food you can drink.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.6%
IBUs: 
40
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Malts: 
Simpsons-Finest Marris Otter, Simpsons-Crystal Dark, Crystal Extra Dark, Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate, Simpsons Chocolate Malt
Hops: 
Chinook, Cascade

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

pFriem Coconut Stout by pFriem Family Brewers is a stout brewed with toasted coconut and is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (category 30A from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Spice, Herb, or... Read More

Pineapple Hefeweizen

Pineapple Hefeweizen

California
United States
Pineapple Hefeweizen, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Just in time for summer, this pineapple hefe is ready to make you feel like you're on an island in the South Pacific.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Pineapple Hefeweizen by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Redux Big Rig Belgian-Style Tripel 2021

Redux Big Rig Belgian-Style Tripel 2021

California
United States
Redux Big Rig Belgian-Style Tripel 2021, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Appearance: Oaked caramel golden ale
Aroma: Sweet oak, floral and fruity esters toasted honey.
Taste: Toffee, vanilla, toasted oak, ripe pear and stone fruit, and floral overtones give way to warming alcohol that all meld together.
Mouthfeel: Starts as a smooth, mouth-coating, full palate of flavors overlaid with toasted sweet oak. Tannins and alcohol on the back end round out a lingering finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
12.0%
IBUs: 
13

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Redux Big Rig Belgian-Style Tripel 2021 by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Redux Fortified Imperial Amber Ale 2021

Redux Fortified Imperial Amber Ale 2021

California
United States
Redux Fortified Imperial Amber Ale 2021, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Appearance: Deep amber with thin dissipating head.
Aroma: Sweet and toasted oak with bourbon, caramel, and vanilla.
Taste: Mildly sweet toasted sugars with warming alcohol, caramel, vanilla, cherries, apples, and dates.
Mouthfeel: A full-bodied sweetness up front leading into drying tannins that meld into a warming alcohol that culminates to a lingering finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
12.8%
IBUs: 
50

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Redux Fortified Imperial Amber Ale 2021 by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Redux On Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout

Redux On Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout

California
United States
Redux On Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Deep dark ruby to black
Vanilla and toasted puffed marshmallow, whiskey soaked toasted oak, caramelized brown sugar, candied black liquorice.
Vanilla, chocolate covered roasted marshmallow, dark chocolate, baked brown sugar, toasted oak tannins.
A quick, smooth, dark bite, followed by a fluffy, full body, mouth-coating, lingering sweetness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.0%
IBUs: 
6

 

 


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

Redux on Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout by Garage Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 33B – Specialty Wood-Aged Beer.

Cucumber Berliner Weisse

Cucumber Berliner Weisse

California
United States
Cucumber Berliner Weisse, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

A delightfully tart beer with crisp cucumber flavors.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
3.8%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Cucumber Berliner Wiesse by Garage Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 29A – Fruit Beer.

Blood Orange Hefeweizen

Blood Orange Hefeweizen

California
United States
Blood Orange Hefeweizen, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This delicious hefeweizen, with its citrusy note of blood orange, will truly satisfy your thirst-quenching needs.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Blood Orange Hefeweizen by Garage Brewing Co is being judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 29A – Fruit Beer.

Pumpkin Spice Donut

Pumpkin Spice Donut

Georgia
United States
Pumpkin Spice Donut, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Pumpkin Spice Donut is a Belgian Tripel that features all of the traditional spices used during the Pumpkin Spice Everything season, including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove. This ale was crafted to taste like our favorite fall treat, the Pumpkin Spice Donut.
 

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pumpkin Spice Donut by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged as BJCP Category 30B, Autumn Seasonal Beer with 26C, Belgian Tripel as the base style.

Lemon Blueberry Blonde

Lemon Blueberry Blonde

Louisiana
United States
Lemon Blueberry Blonde, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Light, clean blonde ale with balanced Lemon and Blueberry. The blueberry is prominent in the aroma, while the lemon is more evident in the finish

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%
IBUs: 
19
Served at: 
38 - 40º F
Malts: 
Pale Malt, Flaked Corn, Honey Malt, Crystal 20L
Hops: 
Willamette

 

 


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Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Lemon Blueberry Blonde by Low Road Brewing is a surprisingly approachable offering in the Category 29A Fruit Beer as per the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines with the base beer being a Blond Ale. While the balance between the... Read More

Port Aged Barleywine

Port Aged Barleywine

Louisiana
United States
Port Aged Barleywine, Low Road Brewing
Description 

English-style Barleywine finished on port soaked oak spirals.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.5%
IBUs: 
40
Served at: 
55 - 60º F
Malts: 
Maris Otter, Crystal 80L, Crystal 120L
Hops: 
Fuggles, East Kent Goldings

 

 


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Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Port Aged Barleywine by Low Road Brewing is a quite approachable BJCP Category 33B, Specialty Wood-Aged Beer, with the base style being BJCP Category 17D, English Barleywine, from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. While the... Read More

Jockamo Juicy IPA

Jockamo Juicy IPA

Louisiana
United States
Jockamo Juicy IPA, Abita Brewing Co.
Description 

Jockamo® Juicy IPA is a Double Dry Hopped IPA packed with Citra, Apollo and a blend of experimental hops. It pours a lively gold color while the brewing process produces a distinctive haze. Coming in right at 6%, Jockamo® Juicy IPA produces tropical and fruity notes that will leave you wanting more!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Malts: 
Pale, Oats, Wheat
Hops: 
Citra, Apollo, Experimental Hops

 

 


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Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Jockamo Juicy IPA by Abita Brewing Co. is a delicious offering in the BJCP 21B Specialty IPA – New England IPA style. This one has exceptional aroma and flavor and really delivers on balance and drinkability. 

Rhubarbebier

Rhubarbebier

Montana
United States
Rhubarbebier, Bozeman Brewing Co.
Description 

Let’s Rhubarb a beer, shall we? A few of our brewers and the bar regulars combined their backyard Rhubarb crops to contribute to this tangy springtime sour. The base is Berliner Weisse aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. Flavors and aromas of Rhubarb, floral honeysuckle, and a slight raspberry sweetness all combine to capture the essence of a Montana spring day. TA11 pH3.5

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.9%
IBUs: 
4
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Pale, Wheat, Acidulated Malt
Hops: 
Tettnang Tettnanger

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Rhubarbebier by Bozeman Brewing Co. is being evaluated as 33A Wood-Aged Beer. The base styles are Fruit Beer, 29A & Berliner Weisse, 23A. This is a Berliner Weisse with Rhubarb & Raspberry, aged in French Oak Barrels.

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