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Nelson Crowle

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BJCP National Beer/Mead/Cider Judge

Nelson has been judging and rating beers (over 20,000) for 30 years and is always interested in trying beers he hasn’t had before. A homebrewer for 40 years, Nelson has brewed all 154 sub-styles from the BJCP 2021 guidelines, along with historical and extinct beers, to learn more about the beer styles and the thought process of the brewers behind them.  He is active in judging, entering, and running beer competitions and is a BJCP National Judge as well as a BJCP Mead Judge and BJCP Cider Judge.

 

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My reviews

Gin Barrel Gose

Gin Barrel Gose, Garage Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Gin Barrel Gose by Garage Brewing Co. was evaluated as BJCP2015 style 33B (Specialty Wood-Aged Beer). This substyle is intended for beers that are treated/aged in barrels where the previous content of the barrel influences the beer flavor/aroma. The beer pours as a very hazy deep gold with a... Read More

Modus Mandarina

Modus Mandarina Ska Beer
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This beer pours a very pretty deep amber with a nice fluffy beige head that sticks around and produces a pleasant Belgian lacing on the sides of the glass. The first impression when raising this beer to your nose is of an orange grove -- a big orange juice and zest character, as well as an... Read More

Down with the Thickness

Down with the Thickness

Down with the Thickness, Pontoon Brewing
Description 

Get up, come on, get down with the thickness!
Down With the Thickness is the newest stout with hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla and lactose for a thick milk stout.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
Served at: 
45º - 50º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Down with the Thickness by Pontoon Brewing was evaluated as a BJCP 2015 30A Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer with the base style of 16A Sweet Stout and with added hazelnut, cacao nibs, vanilla and lactose.  

Pouring an opaque very deep brown, this beer is topped with a large dark tan head of... Read More

Ginger Big Eye

Ginger Big Eye Beer Ballast Point IPA
Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This beer pours a brilliant, deep gold color with a large, cream-colored head of tiny bubbles that persists the whole time. The initial aroma is piney, with malt notes that are like toasty bread crusts. A mild ginger aroma and slight notes of garlic (probably a hop characteristic), along with... Read More

Classic Hazy Double IPA

Classic Hazy Double IPA

California
USA
Classic Hazy Double IPA, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This hazy double IPA has a huge aroma of intense fruit flavors includes peach, apricot, passion fruit, lemon, melon, and other tropical flavors carry over into an explosion of juicy deliciousness. The bitterness is present but internationally subdued and smooth. Truly Classic!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Weyermann Cara Foam ,Weyermann Munich Type 1, Simpson Premium English Caramalt, Rahr Two Row
Hops: 
Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, Citra

 

 


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Judges Rating:
99
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Classic Hazy Double IPA by Garage Brewing Co. was evaluated as a BJCP style 21C, Hazy IPA, per the 2021 style guidelines. This beer presents with a big poofy head of tiny bubbles that persists atop a beautifully hazy, light golden beer.

There is a big mango tropical aroma up-front and ... Read More

Double Aught

Bear Republic Double Aught Pilsner Beer
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Initial notes of floral noble hops are moderately low and a slightly grassy character is supported by a fairly light malt backbone that is bready with honey-like overtones. This beer pours a slightly hazy, light-yellowish gold color with a small white head of fine bubbles that dissipates quickly... Read More

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