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Fluffy

Fluffy

Massachusetts
United States
Fluffy, Night Shift Brewing
Description 

Our flagship hazy IPA, Fluffy sips like a fresh squeeze of hoppy orange juice. It features all cryo hops in the recipe, 95% added post-boil for an extra drinkable, minimally bitter profile. Heavy dry-hopping adds layer upon layer of citrus saturation. Every sip is juicy and bright, bursting with enormous flavors of sweet clementine, fresh apricot, and ripe mango.
For many years, we only had enough of the right hops to make very small, limited batches of Fluffy. When a release dropped, the batch would sell out in days, if not hours, and we were just happy people loved it so much. Today, we’ve secured enough of those juicy hops to make big batches of Fluffy, and we can share it all over New England and beyond.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0
IBUs: 
73
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Malts: 
Rahr Pale, Oats, C-20, Carapils
Hops: 
Cryo Citra, Cryo Simcoe, Cryo Idaho 7

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Fluffy by Night Shift Brewing was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Style 21C (Hazy IPA).

Sumo Sumatra Imperial Stout

Sumo Sumatra Imperial Stout

Sumo Sumatra Imperial Stout, Austin Brothers Beer Co.
Description 

A 4 hour boil to build a strong body, this Imperial Stout is rested on Sumatra Coffee Beans, Cacao Nibs, and Madagascar Vanilla Beans post fermentation. The outcome is a beer that is sneaky smooth and highly drinkable for the ABV, with all of the additions coming through.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.4%
IBUs: 
60
Served at: 
49º F
Malts: 
Chocolate, Black, Roasted Barley, C-120, Biscuit, Rolled Oats, Two-Row
Hops: 
Michigan Magnum

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Sumo Sumatra Imperial Stout by Austin Brothers Beer Co. was judged as BJCP 2021 style 30A, Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer.

Blackberry Sourbet

Blackberry Sourbet

Michigan
United States
Blackberry Sourbet, Austin Brothers Beer Co.
Description 

A fruited kettle sour with a Ton of Blackberry added during fermentation (literally!). Blackberry Sourbet pours out a deep maroon with a pillowy collar of pink foam, and delivers a jammy, fruity, tart release of flavor with each sip.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
44º F
Malts: 
Two-Row, Acidulated, Flaked Oats, Flaked Wheat
Hops: 
Michigan Mittelfruh

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
83
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Blackberry Sourbet by Austin Brothers Beer Co. was judged as BJCP 2021 style 28C, Wild Specialty Beer.

Light of the Feu Follets

Light of the Feu Follets

Louisiana
United States
Light of the Feu Follets, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Light of the Feu Follets is a Belgian Wit with coriander & both bitter and sweet orange peel.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.8%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Light of the Feu Follets by Low Road Brewing was judged as a Witbier (2021 BJCP style 24A). It poured light gold and mostly clear into the glass, forming a thin white head with moderate retention.

Side Bae Citra Simcoe Double IPA

Side Bae Citra Simcoe Double IPA

Georgia
United States
Side Bae Citra Simcoe Double IPA, 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%
Hops: 
Citra, Simcoe

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Side Bae Citra Simcoe Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being judged as a Double IPA (Category 22A) per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines, taking into considerations this beer's NEIPA style elements.

Basement Light

Basement Light

Georgia
United States
Basement Light, Scofflaw Brewing Co.
Description 

We took our favorite IPA, Basement, loaded it with hops and slashed the calories on the low, low. get it? This time we added a little bit of oats and spelt to help keep the calories down but added even more of the Citra hops that makes Basement shine! dank on the nose, juicy on the palate with a little bit of haze. This checks in at 4.0% ABV and with only 120 calories while keeping all the flavor of a juicy IPA!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.0
IBUs: 
30
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Two Row, Spelt, Oats
Hops: 
Citra, Chinook, Cascade

 

 


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Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Basement Light by Scofflaw Brewing Co. was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines under category 21A, American IPA.

A potpourri of fruity aromas are immediately evidenced upon first inhale with an... Read More

Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Scrimshaw Pilsner by North Coast Brewing Co. was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 5D – German Pilsner.

Sap Stories: Chapter 1

Sap Stories: Chapter 1

Georgia
United States
Sap Stories: Chapter 1, Arches Brewing
Description 

Get pulled into the sappy nostalgia of the style that started a craft revolution. A sturdy British malt base supports the generous helping of Amarillo, Comet, Chinook, and Cascade.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
IBUs: 
60
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Golden Promise, English Medium Crystal
Hops: 
Zeus, Amarillo, Comet, Chinook, Cascade

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Sap Stories: Chapter 1 by Arches Brewing is an American IPA and is being evaluated as an American IPA (category 21A from the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). American IPAs are hop-forward beers typically expressing... Read More

Smooth Criminal

Smooth Criminal

Georgia
United States
Smooth Criminal, Arches Brewing
Description 

A wheat beer with clean acidity, lactose and big additions of strawberry and Cara Cara orange.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Malted Wheat, Malted Oats
Hops: 
Magnum, Callista

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Smooth Criminal by Arches Brewing is a Catharina Sour and is being evaluated as a Catharina Sour (category X4 in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Catharina Sour is a Brazilian style that marries fruit (usually... Read More

Valley of Gold

Valley of Gold

Georgia
United States
Valley of Gold, Wild Heaven Beers
Description 

Wild Heaven designed Valley of Gold as an homage to one of the greatest beers ever brewed. This Belgian Pale boasts a cloud-like head that rests on a straw-gold body. In the old-world tradition, it is dry-hopped with whole cone Crystal hops for a particularly vibrant and expressive hop profile. Each bottle and keg undergo a secondary fermentation with Brettanomyces brux, which adds layers of complexity and a farmhouse quality that makes this beer intricate and amazing.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5
IBUs: 
12
Served at: 
45 - 55ºF
Malts: 
German Pils, Belgian Aromatic
Hops: 
Crystal

 

 


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Reviewed by: Nelson Crowle
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Valley Of Gold by Wild Heaven Beer was evaluated as BJCP 2021 style 24A, Belgian Pale Ale. The beer pours a slightly hazy medium gold (a bit light and a bit hazy for style) with a large head of small and medium ivory-colored bubbles that fades to... Read More

Redux Dark Cherry Rum Porter

Redux Dark Cherry Rum Porter

California
United States
Redux Dark Cherry Rum Porter, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Jamaican Rum Barrel Aged with rum, oak, cherries, and chocolate combined for a complex balance of flavors culminating in a quick and dry cherry chocolate finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.8%

 

 


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Reviewed by: David Sapsis
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Redux Dark Cherry Rum Porter by Garage Brewing Co. is being judged against the 2021 BJCP style guidelines for category 34B, Mixed-Style Beer.

Straw-BERRY Fields Hazy Milkshake IPA

Straw-BERRY Fields Hazy Milkshake IPA

California
United States
Straw-BERRY Fields Hazy Milkshake IPA, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Citra, Mosaic, and Ekuanot join forces to juice up your hazy experience. If you love a juicy, full-bodied hazy IPA, you can just say thank you.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.3%
Hops: 
Mosaic, Citra, Ekuanot

 

 


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Reviewed by: David Sapsis
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Straw-BERRY Fields Hazy Milkshake IPA by Garage Brewing Co. was judged according the the 2021 BJCP guidelines for category 29A Fruit Beer - strawberry fruit mixed in a Hazy IPA base style.

Hop Gods

Hop Gods

Wisconsin
United States
Hop Gods, Lakefront Brewery
Description 

Hop Gods pours up pale gold with a gentle haze. A double dry hopping of Citra, Cashmere and Strata gives this Imperial IPA lots of mango, orange and lemon-lime character and lingering grapefruit zest finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0
IBUs: 
34
Served at: 
55 - 60º F
Malts: 
Two-Row Pale, Oat Flakes, White Wheat, Dextrine Malt, Dextrose
Hops: 
Magnum, Citra, Cashmere, Strata

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Hop Gods by Lakefront Brewery is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 22A – Double IPA.

La Gosa Rita

La Gosa Rita

Wisconsin
United States
La Gosa Rita, Lakefront Brewery
Description 

All the makings of a margarita, minus the tequila. Bright lime tartness, a bit of orange and agave sweetness and just the right amount of sea salt saltiness, brought together in this super refreshing Margarita Ale.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5
IBUs: 
15
Served at: 
46 - 54º F
Malts: 
Rice Syrup, Agave Syrup, Orange Juice, Lime Juice
Hops: 
Willamette, Zeus

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
82
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
3 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

La Gosa Rita by Lakefront Brewery is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 31B – Alternative Sugar Beer.

Redux Irish Coffee Time Golden Stout

Redux Irish Coffee Time Golden Stout

Redux Irish Coffee Time Golden Stout, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Buffalo Trace Barrel Aged golden stout has a bold, full-bodied taste of Irish caramel mocha café with oaked chocolate and vanilla liqueur.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.7%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Redux Irish Coffee Time Golden Stout by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Mixed-Style Beer (Category 34B) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine

California
United States
Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Wheat Wine Aged in whiskey barrels with notes of Apricot, Peach, and Pears.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.4%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

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