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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.

Inceptus

Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Moderate lactic and buttery aromas rise from this American Wild Ale, which take on more of a background character that's damp and earthy as it warms. This beer pours an opaque orange color, though there is no visible sediment. The white head... Read More

Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
74
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
26 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20

Aromas of toffee, caramel, vanilla and a slight hint of oak come through upon first whiff with no discernible hop character. The beer featured a nice, light brown color with slight chill haze that had very nice carbonation. Small tiny bubbles... Read More

Kolsch Style Ale

Breckenridge Kolsch Style Ale Beer
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Upon first whiff, a low malt and hop presence was found in the nose along with a few slightly fruity esters as well. Pouring a clear, straw wheat color, the beer had a nice carbonation that featured a fluffy head of tiny bubbles that clung to the... Read More

Hi-Res

Sixpoint Beer Hi-Res Triple IPA
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Sixpoint’s Hi-Res should come with a disclaimer: "Warning: May cause lupulin jealously when drinking other IPAs." In a nutshell, this beer is intense and not for the faint-hearted.

C.R.E.A.M.

CREAM Sixpoint Beer Cream Ale with Coffee
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

How to get your jolt of morning java with a lighter beer you ask? Well, Sixpoint’s C.R.E.A.M. is a clean, blonde beer with a heavy dose of coffee. It’ll open up your nostrils with an above-average dusty, earthy coffee note with hints of bell... Read More

Resin

Sixpoint Beer Resin Double IPA
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

An intense, freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice aroma with lemon and resin is the first thing that will greet your nose followed by moderate, honey-like grainy malt. Hidden underneath are light berry esters similar to strawberries.

Bengali

Sixpoint Beer Bengali IPA
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Bengali’s huge mandarin, grapefruit and resinous aroma isn’t for the faint of heart. The medium-low caramel and grainy malt aid in providing a counterpoint for the hoppy yet clean aroma.

Sweet Action

Sixpoint Beer Sweet Action Ale
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
76
Aroma:
16 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Sixpoint’s Sweet Action opens with a moderately-low lemon, piney hop aroma with faint hints of sweet caramel. Pithy fruit is also apparent. It’s a bit darker than most cream ales – coming in at more of a dark amber/light copper color with... Read More

The Crisp

The Crisp Sixpoint Beer Pilsner
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This cleanly-lagered beer has upfront herbal, peppery hops with notes of bell pepper along with a very faint grainy malt aroma. Pretty to look at, the golden beer sits underneath a stand of white bubbles that’s fairly persistent but isn’t as... Read More

Dia De Los Serranos

Green Flash Dia de los Serranos beer
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

After swirling this attractive, opaque brown beer with a dark, thick, tan head in the glass, I'm hit with spicy chilies and green pepper aromas – other malt/hop aromas were masked by chili heat. As the beer warms, the aroma opens up to reveal... Read More

Cosmic Ristretto

Cosmic Ristretto Green Flash Beer
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

From a foot away, strong expressive and unique espresso and cacao nib aromas explode from this clear, ruby-brown beer with a persistent tan head.. As the beer warms, it evinces chocolate bar, dark graham cracker, roasted hazelnut pieces in a... Read More

Tangerine Soul Style

Tangerine Soul Style Green Flash Beer IPA
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Bright aromas of mouthwatering orange cream ice cream, mimosas made with freshly squeezed oranges and little bits of pulp, and slices of Lady Alice apple esters immediately leap out of the glass.

Handshake IPA

Handshake IPA Green Flash Alpine Beer
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Slightly dulled, strong, spicy clove and cracked red pepper aromas are noticeable from over a foot away.

Passion Fruit Kicker

Passion Fruit Kicker Green Flash Beer
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Passion fruit juice with a low, warmed-up English muffin and homemade lemonade aromas pour forth from the glass. A low, pale ivory head hovers above a slightly hazy, bright, pale golden color.

Mandarin Nectar

Alpine Beer Mandarin Nectar
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Clean, low aromas of water cracker, sulfur, white spring blossoms and candied lilac come through upon first whiff.

Pure Hoppiness

Alpine Beer Pure Hoppiness Double IPA
Reviewed by: Tracy Hensley
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

A consistent aroma blend of clean pine resin, pineapple syrup, freshly ripped mint and cracked black pepper lead the way in the front of the nose. From 8 inches away, Tahitian vanilla bean pods, baked whole wheat bread, low sulfur notes and white... Read More

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