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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.

Cadence

Cadence by Reformation Brewery
Reviewed by: Mike Castagno
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
5 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This beer would be a great transition beer for those who tend to steer away from darker or fuller beers. The beer might segue a neophyte craft beer enthusiast from pale, light beers into the wonderful realm of darker, fuller flavored products... Read More

Pistolero Porter

Pistolero Porter by Payette Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Nelson Crowle
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Pours an almost clear deep mahogany brown and a large tan head of tiny bubbles - very visually appealing. The head hangs around for a while leaving a bit of Belgian lace.

Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Once the bottle cap was opened, aromas of roasted malts (think dark chocolate and coffee) just exploded right out of the bottle. The beer was pitch black in appearance with a rocky and creamy tan head that just lasted forever.

Crank Yanker IPA

Eddyline Beer Crank Yanker IPA
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

The beer had a very nice hoppy aroma of pine needles and slight citrus qualities. It poured a light straw color that featured a very nice carbonation and nice clarity. Nice qualities of malt sweetness and hop bittering that was was not... Read More

Hopgasm

Manayunk Beer Hopgasm Sticky IPA
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

A plethora of aromatic hops are released upon pouring this IPA from a 16 ounce can into a pint glass. This type of aroma strongly suggests the aggressive use of dry hopping which in this case featured a bouquet of passion fruit, sticky pine and... Read More

Whabbit Wheat

Red Hare Beer Whabbit Wheat
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer marries two summer beer ingredient standards---peach and apricot.  Today’s sample poured a hazy dark gold, as an unfiltered wheat ale should.  Its snow white head was dense, but fell quickly to get down to the tasting business.  Aromas... Read More

Gangway IPA

Red Hare Beer Gangway IPA
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer began with a light to medium bitterness, with more hops pointed toward hop flavor (floral and earthy) than bitterness.  It had some caramel sweetness underpinning the hops, which were vaguely toasty.  I appreciated the beer rustic... Read More

SPF 50/50

Red Hare Beer SPF 50/50
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Grapefruit and IPA seem to be hanging out together everywhere nowadays.  This sample is a 50/50 mix between India Pale Ale and grapefruit juice.   The juice addition contributed a zesty aroma, supported by minor grass and floral notes which were... Read More

Coastal Evacuation

Coastal Evacuation

New Jersey
United States
Coastal Evacuation
Description 

"Coastal Evacuation": a phrase common at the Jersey Shore. Hurricane season hits hard, and we're hitting back with a Double IPA able to withstand the storm. Copious amounts of Centennial hops dominate the flavor from start to finish. It's time to evacuate-are you prepared? It is a full-throttle Imperial I.P.A., brewed to accentuate the great aroma from the Centennial, Apollo, and Simcoe hops that dominate this beer, but keeping a great malt base intact that is sturdy but not sweet. Big on citrus hops, but with notes of apricot, mango, and a bit of a floral note, as well as pine needles and grapefruit, especially on the finish.  This beer goes down smoothly in a way that betrays its 8.0% abv and 80 IBUs.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
80
Served at: 
38-45º
Malts: 
Pilsner malt, pale malted wheat, and a touch of acidulated malt.
Hops: 
Bittered with Apollo, whirlpool addition of Centennial, dry-hopped with Centennial, Simcoe, and Apollo to the tune of 2 lbs. per bbl.

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jessica Sullivan
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer starts off with a surprisingly fruity aroma – in addition to the pine, lemon, and floral hop aromas that are typical of many Double IPAs, there was also a strong pear and peach presence that was both unexpected and enticing.

471 Small Batch IPA

471 Small Batch IPA by Breckenridge Brewery
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This Bourbon Barrel Aged IPA pours a deep gold color with creamy white head, which persists and has clear clarity. An aroma of fresh, un-charred oak barrel consisting of nutty and vanilla lactones is most prominent on the nose. No detectable... Read More

Mango Mosaic

Mango Mosaic by Breckenridge Brewery
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This American Pale Ale pours golden color with bright clarity. A white head quickly fades leaving a scant trace throughout the drinking of the beer.

Anthem IPA

Anthem IPA
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This American IPA pours a deep gold color with hazy clarity. A creamy bone white head is persistent and lasts throughout the beer. A lovely lacing is left on the glass as the beer is consumed. Hop aroma is high and prominent and consists of... Read More

Ogletoberfest

Ogletoberfest by Anthem Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
68
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
25 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
12 / 20

This Vienna lager pours an amber color with clear clarity and a compact head of tight white bubbles that persist during the entire beer.

Arjuna

Arjuna by Anthem Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This Wit pours a deep gold color with cloudy clarity. A foamy bone colored white head quickly dissipates but leaves a ring around the glass. The aroma consists of moderate malt sweetness with a light doughy and tart wheat character.

Domestique

Domestique by Anthem Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This Barrel Aged Belgian Quad pours a dark brown color with a fluffy, light-brown head which quickly dissipates, but leaves a ring around the glass. When held to the light, the clarity is clear and ruby and orange highlights can be seen in the... Read More

Lucky U IPA

Lucky U IPA
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
81
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

This Nitro IPA pours a deep gold color with a slightly hazy clarity.  A beautiful creamy, mousse-like white head is everlasting and persists during the entire beer leaving a lovely lacing on the glass.  The aroma has a low malt character that is... Read More

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