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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.

Velvet Uppercut

Velvet Uppercut

Washington
United States
Velvet Uppercut, Flying Lion Brewing
Description 

There I was, enjoying the complex blend of fruity esters and subtle spice, ready to have another of this extraordinarily smooth beer when, POW! I got that Velvet Uppercut. To be continued...

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
IBUs: 
37
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pale, Aromatic, Munich
Hops: 
Perle, Saaz, Styrian Goldings

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Velvet Uppercut by Flying Lion Brewing is a Belgian Golden Strong and is being evaluated as a Belgian Golden Strong Ale (category 25C from the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Belgian Golden Strong Ales are noted for... Read More

Where's Bonnie? Belgian Witbier

Where's Bonnie? Belgian Witbier

Washington
United States
Where's Bonnie? Belgian Witbier, Flying Lion Brewing
Description 

A pale, hazy Witbier, crafted from 50% wheat, and well balanced. Flaunting subtle Belgian character and lightly spiced with coriander and orange peel, Witbier pairs best with sunshine and daydreams.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4%
IBUs: 
24
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pale, Wheat, Flaked Oats
Hops: 
Perle, Saaz

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Where's Bonnie?

Neon Roses

Neon Roses

Georgia
United States
Neon Roses, Wild Heaven Beer
Description 

Neon Roses is a mint julep-inspired wheat wine aged in Bulleit Bourbon 10-year barrels from Wild Heaven Beer. Expect notes of spearmint, toasty bourbon oak, and sweet vanilla.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
12.0%
Served at: 
55 - 60º F
Malts: 
Wheat
Hops: 
Northern Brewer

 

 


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Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Neon Roses by Wild Heaven Beer was reviewed using parameters established by the Beer Judge Certification Program and defined under their style guidelines as a Wheatwine (category 22D).

Marsh Madness

Marsh Madness

Louisiana
United States
Marsh Madness, Low Road Brewing
Description 

This mild sour beer was brewed with lactose, raspberry & marshmallow for a sweet & sour flavor explosion

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.7%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Marsh Madness by Low Road Brewing is a Fruit and Spice beer and was judged as such (BJCP sub-style 29B). It poured gold and clear into the glass, forming a thick, white, short-lasting head.

Hugh Hefe

Hugh Hefe

Louisiana
United States
Hugh Hefe, Low Road Brewing
Description 

An unfiltered wheat ale with banana and clove notes.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael McGuire
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Huge Hefe by Low Road Brewing is a Weissbier and was judged as one (BJCP sub-style 10A). It poured straw to light gold with a slight haze into the glass, producing a thick white head with only modest retention.

Juiced Lychee IPA

Juiced Lychee IPA

Illinois
United States
Juiced Lychee IPA, Moody Tongue Brewing Co.
Description 

This medium-bodied, 6.0% American IPA showcases flavors and aromatics reminiscent of lychee, grapefruit zest and pineapple.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
IBUs: 
55
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pale, White Wheat
Hops: 
Galaxy, Simcoe, Amarillo

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Juiced Lychee IPA by Moody Tongue Brewing Co.

Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde

Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde

Illinois
United States
Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde, Moody Tongue Brewing Co.
Description 

This medium-bodied, Belgian-style Blond Ale showcases notes reminiscent of honeysuckle, orange rock candy and apricot.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4
IBUs: 
25
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pilsen, White Wheat, Cara 20
Hops: 
Styrian Golding, Hallertau

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde by Moody Tongue Brewing Co.

Shiner Prickly Pear

Shiner Prickly Pear

Texas
United States
Shiner Prickly Pear, Spoetzl Brewery
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%
IBUs: 
12
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Hops: 
Citra, US Golding

 

 


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Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
76
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
29 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
13 / 20

Shiner Prickly Pear by The Spoetzl Brewery was judged as a #29A Fruit Beer according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. 

Tank Dog Tangerine Mango Imperial IPA

Tank Dog Tangerine Mango Imperial IPA

Virginia
United States
Tank Dog Tangerine Mango Imperial IPA, New Realm Brewing
Description 

Unleash your inner dog and LGFT! Tank Dog is more than a beer. It's a mindset. Expect unleashed juicy notes and smooth drinkability. When life barks. Bite back.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.6%
Hops: 
Citra, Azacca, Lemondrop, Mosaic

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Tank Dog Tangerine Mango Imperial IPA by New Realm Brewing is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA

Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA

Virginia
United States
Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA, New Realm Brewing
Description 

Unleash your inner dog and LGFT! Tank dog is more than a beer. It's a mindset. Expect unleashed juicy notes and smooth drinkability. When life barks. Bite back.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.3%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Hops: 
Centennial, Simcoe, Vic Secret

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA  by New Realm Brewing is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Tank Dog Hazy Imperial IPA

Tank Dog Hazy Imperial IPA

Virginia
United States
Tank Dog Hazy Imperial IPA, New Realm Brewing
Description 

Unleash your inner dog and LGFT! Tank dog is more than a beer. It's a mindset. Expect unleashed juicy notes and smooth drinkability. When life barks. Bite back.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.6%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Hops: 
Citra, Mosaic

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Tank Dog Hazy Imperial IPA by New Realm Brewing is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Peerless Barrel Aged Toasted Pilsner

Peerless Barrel Aged Toasted Pilsner

Kentucky
United States
Peerless Barrel Aged Toasted Pilsner, Hometown Brewing Co.
Description 

Our Toasted Pilsner was aged for 10 months in a Peerless Rye Whiskey barrel and a Single Batch Bourbon barrel. We blended them together to create this light lager. The bourbon aroma is heavy. The taste is a perfect blend of an oak roast and the Pilsner coming through.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.4%
IBUs: 
27
Served at: 
40 - 50º F
Malts: 
Barke Pilsen
Hops: 
German Tettnang

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
78
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Peerless Barrel Aged Toasted Pilsner by Hometown Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a 33B Specialty Wood-Aged Beer, with a base style of 5D German Pils.

Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels

Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels

Colorado
United States
Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels, Breckenridge Brewery
Description 

This beer's story is best told through its barrels. Originally housing port wine for several years, these French oak casks were then used to finish a special version of whiskey from our friends at Breckenridge Distillery. They were then delivered to their final home on Brewery Lane to rest our Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter. A fresh raspberry addition to the brew complements the port wine, creating a jammy flavor and tart mouthfeel. Whiskey notes accentuate the smooth vanilla and robust porter character resulting in a delightfully strong and decadent treat!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
13.4%
IBUs: 
28

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels by Breckenridge Brewery is a fruited and spiced barrel-aged strong porter and is being evaluated as a Specialty Fruit Beer (category 29C... Read More

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23

Georgia
United States
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
44

 

 


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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

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a double IPA and is being evaluated as a double IPA (category 22A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops... Read More

Vibacious Double IPA

Vibacious Double IPA

Ohio
United States
Vibacious Double IPA, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Description 

Keep the vibes right and the mood bright with a remarkably smooth Double IPA packed with feel-good hop character.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
IBUs: 
40
Malts: 
Two-Row, Wheat, Oats
Hops: 
Citra, Cashmere, Apollo

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Vibacious Double IPA by Great Lakes Brewing Co. is a double IPA and is being evaluated as a double IPA (category 22A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops... Read More

Loon Call

Loon Call

Maine
United States
Loon Call, Batson River Brewing
Description 

A German style Pilsner which utilizes a balanced and layered variety of pilsner malts complemented noble hops. Light in body with slight bready notes and restrained bitterness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.6%
Malts: 
Pilsner Malt, Barke Pilsner Malt, Low Color Pilsner Malt
Hops: 
Magnum, Mittelfruh, Pearle, Saaz

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Loon Call by Batson River Brewing & Distilling is a pilsner and is being evaluated as a German Pils (category 5D in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). German Pils are noted for their light color, high attenuation... Read More

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