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When It Rains, It Cascades

When It Rains, It Cascades

Louisiana
United States
When It Rains, It Cascades, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Pale Ale with Cascade hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.3
Hops: 
Cascade

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
75
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

When It Rains, It Cascades by Low Road Brewing poured tawny amber (Style 18, American Pale Ale) into my pint glass with a terrific off-white head that lasted well into the full session. ... Read More

Snow Bird

Snow Bird

Louisiana
United States
Snow Bird, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Maple Praline Brown Ale

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.4%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

When the nights are long and temperatures get nippy, it's always a pleasure to look forward to a Winter Seasonal Ale (Style 30C) to sip at. Snow Bird by Low Road Brewing poured a dark... Read More

Cloud Cover

Cloud Cover

Louisiana
United States
Cloud Cover, Low Road Brewing
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%
Hops: 
Cryo Citra, Nelson Sauvin

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
82
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Picked up and opened as an American IPA (Style 21A) per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, this ale pours a light amber with more haze than expected, but nowadays a bit of haze is more than acceptable for style. It poured out with a firm white head... Read More

Side Bae Double IPA: Idaho 7

Side Bae Double IPA: Idaho 7

Georgia
United States
Side Bae Double IPA Idaho 7, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Super small batch IPA brewed with experimental malt formulas and hop combinations. These are the most heavily-hopped NEIPA's we've ever made, brewed exclusively for the taproom.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.6%
IBUs: 
45
Hops: 
Idaho 7

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Side Bae Double IPA: Idaho 7 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Low Road Saison

Low Road Saison

Louisiana
United States
Low Road Saison, Low Road Brewing
Description 

A little fruity, a little spicy, and very refreshing!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%
Hops: 
Hallertau Blanc, Celeia

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Low Road Brewing Saison was judged as BJCP Category 25B, standard strength pale saison. The aroma opens with moderately high levels of spice, cinnamon, clove and white pepper. There is some lower-level spice qualities... Read More

Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Louisiana
United States
Double Trouble, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Hazy double IPA with lactose, Citra & Motueka hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
Hops: 
Citra, Motueka

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Double Trouble by Low Road Brewing was judged as BJCP Category 21C, Hazy IPA. High levels of pineapple and guava are up close and personal at first whiff, followed by moderately high levels of mango and passion fruit.... Read More

Hot Cocoa Stout

Hot Cocoa Stout

Hot Cocoa Stout, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Stout brewed with lactose, cocoa nibs & cinnamon.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Hot Cocoa Stout by Low Road Brewing was judged as BJCP category 30 A Spice Herb Vegetable beer with chocolate and cinnamon, BJCP category 16B, Sweet Stout as the base style. The beer opens with a moderately high level... Read More

Apex Predator

Apex Predator

New Jersey
United States
Apex Predator, Ghost Hawk Brewing
Description 

At the top of the food chain this New England-style IPA will sink its talons into your palate with loads of fruity character derived from Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Ekuanot hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.8%
IBUs: 
46
Hops: 
Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Ekuanot

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Apex Predator by Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) per the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Shadowplay

Shadowplay

United States
Shadowplay, Ghost Hawk Brewing
Description 

It's a German style of black lager made with "de-bittered" dark roasted malt, which imparts the color and pleasant toasted flavor without the astringency one might expect. The soft flavors and smooth texture are enhanced by the subtle character of Tettnang hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%
IBUs: 
27
Hops: 
Tettnang

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Shadowplay by Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Schwarzbier (Category 8) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Dubbel or Nothing

Dubbel or Nothing

Georgia
United States
Dubbel or Nothing, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

"Dubbel or Nothing" is an adage to living life in a big, bold, and expressive way. It is never too late to "shoot your shot", follow your dreams, or try something new. The BeeryGodmother believes that every beer has a story, and beer education is key to telling those stories, broadening exposure to new beer styles, and helping every consumer to find their "perfect fit".

Brewed with Maple syrup, Date Honey, and Homemade Amber Candi Sugar. Similar to a Belgian-Style Tripel, but lower in gravity and amber in color. Malty flavor of caramel, chocolate, and toast, with hints of banana and clove from the yeast. Additionally, the Date Honey and Maple Syrup add flavors of molasses and maple.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Served at: 
45º - 50º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Dubbel or Nothing by Social Fox Brewing is a Belgian Dubbel brewed with maple syrup, date honey, and amber candi sugar and was judged as an Alternative Sugar Beer (BJCP sub-style 31B).

Van Damme Strong

Van Damme Strong

Georgia
United States
Van Damme Strong, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Banana and pineapple on the nose, and upfront in the flavor as well. Soft notes of black pepper, pear, honey, and clove in the middle. Slight alcohol warmth. Finishes dry with a hint of sweetness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.0%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Van Damme Strong by Social Fox Brewing is a Belgian Tripel and was judged as such (BJCP sub-style 26C).

Psychedelic Rabbit Transcendent IPA

Psychedelic Rabbit Transcendent IPA

Georgia
United States
Psychedelic Rabbit Transcendent IPA, New Realm Brewing
Description 

If you go, chasing rabbits, may you find yourself in a new realm wonderland juicy-hop filled bliss. Feed your head with this Transcendent IPA using Cascade, Cashmere, Mosaic,
Azacca and Citra hops along with the new Thiol-active Star Party yeast designed to provide an atomic burst of Passion fruit, Pineapple, and Tangerine juiciness that will blow your mind… go ask Alice, I think she'll know.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
Served at: 
38 - 45º F
Hops: 
Cascade, Cashmere, Mosaic, Azacca, Citra

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Psychedelic Rabbit Transcendent IPA by New Realm Brewing is being judged as an American IPA (Category 21A) per the 2021 BJCP guidelines.

Truck Chaser Creamsicle (2022)

Truck Chaser Creamsicle (2022)

Georgia
United States
Truck Chaser Creamsicle (2022), Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

This Double IPA combines the flavors of ripe orange, vanilla and milk sugar with a big juicy IPA to bring you back to the days when you chased the ice cream truck, not the beer truck.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.1%
IBUs: 
47

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Truck Chaser Creamsicle (2022) by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty Fruit Beer (Category 29C) per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.

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: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Lone Buffalo: 18mo Barrel Aged Anniversary Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co. was evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Category 33B) per the 2021 BJCP guidelines with the noted base style of an Imperial Stout and aged for 18 months in a rum barrel... Read More

SouthDown Double IPA

SouthDown Double IPA

Georgia
United States
SouthDown Double IPA, Wild Leap Brew Co
Description 

This beer is a Pina Colada-inspired ale featuring coconut and citrus-forward hops. We added toasted coconut to the mash and finished the beer on pineapple and lime puree.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
IBUs: 
44

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

SouthDown Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22

Georgia
United States
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
44

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

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