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Westmalle Extra

Westmalle Extra

Extra, Brouwerij Westmalle
Description 

Golden blond ale, refreshing, loaded with flavor, fairly light-bodied.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.8%
IBUs: 
30
Served at: 
43 - 50º F

 

 


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

Westmalle Extra by Brouwerij Westmalle was judged as a #26A (Trappist Single) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. 

Vacanza Peach Pie Imperial Gose

Vacanza Peach Pie Imperial Gose

Vacanza Peach Pie Imperial Gose, Wild Leap Brew Co
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
10

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Preston
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Vacanza Peach Pie Imperial Gose by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged under style BJCP 2021, category 29C, as a Specialty Fruit Beer.

pFriem Schwarzbier

pFriem Schwarzbier

pFriem Schwarzbier, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Schwarz means black in German but don’t let pFriem Schwarzbier’s dark color fool you. This is an elegant lager with a light roastiness and hints of caramel and honey. Once you’ve experienced the notes of cocoa and toffee, you’ll be happy to join the dark side.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.8%
IBUs: 
28
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Gambrinus Pilsner, Weyermann Pilsner, Weyermann Munich II, Carafa III, CaraRed
Hops: 
Perle, Tettnang

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

pFriem Schwarzbier by pFriem Family Brewers was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 8B – Schwarzbier.

pFriem Oktoberfest

pFriem Oktoberfest

Oregon
USA
pFriem Oktoberfest, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Munich’s Oktoberfest is the largest fair in the world, but you don’t have to go to all the way to Germany to celebrate. pFriem Oktoberfest is our easy-drinking tribute. Its notes of honey, sourdough, and white grape will have you celebrating stateside.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.1%
IBUs: 
22
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Weyermann Pilsner, Gambrinus Pilsner, Weyermann Vienna
Hops: 
Spalt, Tettnang

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

pFriem Oktoberfest by pFriem Family Brewers was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 4B – Festbier.

pFriem West Coast IPA

pFriem West Coast IPA

pFriem West Coast IPA, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Believe it! A crushable and crisp IPA that screams ‘West Coast.’ Let the bright notes of kiwi & tangerine convince you.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.8%
IBUs: 
45
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Pale Malt
Hops: 
Citra, Strata, Strata CGX

 

 


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

pFriem West Coast IPA by pFriem Family Brewers ws judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 21A – American IPA.

Raspberry Tart Cream Ale

Raspberry Tart Cream Ale

California
USA
Raspberry Tart Cream Ale, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Tastes like a freshly picked slightly sweet raspberry with the perfect complement of tartness you'd expect.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Two Row, Gambrinus Honey Malt, Weyermann Acidultated, Weyermann CaraFoam
Hops: 
German Magnum

 

 


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Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
75
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20

Raspberry Tart Cream Ale by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as Style 29A (Fruit Beer) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a hazy, copper-colored hue.

Agave Wheat Hef

Agave Wheat Hef

Agave Wheat Hef, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Agave is made from the sap of a Mexican plant. Super drinkable and chock full of flavor!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Two Row, Rahr Wheat, Weyermann Acidulated
Hops: 
German Magnum, Mt. Hood

 

 


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Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Judges Rating:
79
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
7 / 20

Agave Wheat Hef by Garage Brewing Co.

Brighter Future

Brighter Future

Georgia
USA
Brighter Future, Monkey Wrench Brewing
Description 

NE IPA with intense fruit flavors and aromas, a soft body and smooth mouthfeel. Dry hopped with Idaho 7 and Citra at four pounds per barrel.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Malts: 
Pale, White Wheat, Flaked Wheat
Hops: 
Idaho 7, Citra

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Preston
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Brighter Future by Monkey Wrench Brewing is a NEIPA that falls under style BJCP 2021 category 21C (Hazy IPA). This variant of the style is tropical/fruit heavy with a softer bitterness than the standard American IPA (... Read More

Bitter Luck Next Time

Bitter Luck Next Time

Bitter Luck Next Time, Monkey Wrench Brewing
Description 

This beer has an aromatic hop intensity and high bitterness, but finishes crisp and clean. Lager Yeast started at 59 degrees and we raised it to 65 degrees for a diacetyl rest.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.8%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Rice Flakes
Hops: 
Galaxy, El Dorado, Mosaic, Azacca

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Preston
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Bitter Luck Next Time by Monkey Wrench Brewing is a cold IPA that falls under style BJCP 2021 category 34B as Mixed-Style Beer (and not category 21B Specialty IPA), due to the combination of styles, 21A American IPA and... Read More

Hazy Rays

Hazy Rays

Vermont
USA
Hazy Rays, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

Our new juicy and hazy IPA features a blend of Citra and Mandarina Bavaria to deliver a tropical medley of tangerine, clementine, and mandarin oranges. Hazy Rays is soft on the palate and incredibly quaffable!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.3%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Hazy Rays by Lawson’s Finest Liquids is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

El Rhodeo

El Rhodeo

El Rhodeo, Moniker Brewery
Description 

A Classic Mexican-style pale lager.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.6%
IBUs: 
15
Served at: 
40º F
Malts: 
Flaked Rice, Cara Pils, Vienna
Hops: 
Saaz, Tettnang

 

 


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Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

El Rhodeo by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as an International Pale Lager (Category 2A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

Double Sunshine

Double Sunshine

Double Sunshine, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

Double Sunshine is our American Double India Pale Ale which is packed with juicy, lush fruit character and dank herbal aromas, thanks to the abundance of U.S. grown hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Double Sunshine by Lawson’s Finest Liquids 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.

Hopcelot

Hopcelot

Hopcelot, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

Inspired by a dreamy combination of music, hops and beer. Celebrate with us as we revel in the glory of 8 varieties of hops from around the world, brewed to create intricate flavor and delight your senses!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Hopcelot by Lawson’s Finest Liquids 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 American... Read More

Super Lemonova

Super Lemonova

Super Lemonova, Lawson's Finest Liquids
Description 

This incredibly balanced, thirst-quenching blonde ale is bursting with citrusy hop notes that are complemented by a subtle twist of tartness coming from multiple additions of lemon zest.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.1%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Super Lemonova by Lawson's Finest Liquids is a Blonde Ale with lemon zest and is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (category 29A based on the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The fruit in Fruit Beers should complement... Read More

When Pigs Fly

When Pigs Fly

Connecticut
USA
When Pigs Fly, Clocktown Brewing Co.
Description 

One of our taproom favorites. This Hazy IPA is soft on the palate and double dry-hopped with three American hop varieties. It explodes with notes of tropical fruit, berries and mango. a must-have for all of you Hop Heads.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.8%
IBUs: 
5
Served at: 
38 - 40º F
Malts: 
Pale Two-Row, Malted Wheat, Flaked Oats, Light Caramalt
Hops: 
Idaho 7, El Dorado, Citra

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

When Pigs Fly by Clocktown Brewing Co. is a Hazy IPA and is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (category 21C in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines).

Clocktoberfest

Clocktoberfest

Connecticut
USA
Clocktoberfest, Clocktown Brewing Co.
Description 

Clocktoberfest lager is amber in color and just as it appears, is loaded with a range of malty flavors. We brew this, not only to celebrate German Oktoberfest, but also because this style is so delicious! Full in flavor yet light in body makes it a perfect choice for the fall season. Prost!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4%
IBUs: 
18
Served at: 
38 - 45º F
Malts: 
Vienna, Munich, Caramunich
Hops: 
Warrior

 

 


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Reviewed by: Michael Heniff
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Clocktoberfest by Clocktown Brewing is a Märzen and is being evaluated as a Märzen (category 6A from the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Märzens are known for being rich, malty lagers with the malt character focused... Read More

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