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Randy Scorby

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Beer & Mead Judge

Randy Scorby began his search for great beer decades ago and he has been home brewing since 2006. He is currently the Assistant BJCP Continuing Education Director as well as a Grand Master IV Beer Judge, Mead Judge and Cider Judge.  He was also the 2011 National Homebrewer of the Year.  He has traveled to many locations worldwide in search of the perfect beer, including Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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SouthDown Double IPA

SouthDown Double IPA

Georgia
United States
SouthDown Double IPA, Wild Leap Brew Co
Description 

This beer is a Pina Colada-inspired ale featuring coconut and citrus-forward hops. We added toasted coconut to the mash and finished the beer on pineapple and lime puree.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
IBUs: 
44

 

 


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Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

SouthDown Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

SouthDown Double IPA pours a deep gold and is quite hazy with a white head that persists throughout. It features a prominent aroma of grapefruit zest and juice... Read More

Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

The aroma initially greets you with prominent black cherry, plum, spicy alcohol and a rich, bready caramel maltiness. Immediately following this is a sharp, clean lactic acidity with supporting earthy and slightly barnyard-y Brettanomyces. A light vanilla character jumps in as it warms. The... Read More

Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA

Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA by Uinta Brewing
Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

The beer pours an inviting amber color with a solid orange hue. Prominent fresh-squeezed tangerine and orange citrus aromas jump out of the glass and are so well-integrated that you may mistake it all for hop aromas. A suggestion of bready maltiness develops as it warms to help support the... Read More

Husky IPA

Husky IPA by Alaskan Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Husky IPA from Alaskan Brewing is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

The overall hop character does shine through as expected from an IPA, but it is a bit muddled and lacks the fresh and bright hop aroma and flavor expected from the... Read More

Thru the Haze

Thru the Haze, Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Thru The Haze by Bear Republic Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Thru The Haze IPA pours a medium yellow with a white head that leaves a thick and creamy stand of fine bubbles on the beer, quite visually appealing. The... Read More

Rally Circuit White

Rally Circuit White

California
United States
Rally Circuit White, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

A golden-hued unfiltered wheat ale with sweet and fruity notes and finishing with a soft, crisp finish. Best when served cold.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Rally Circuit White by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Witbier (Category 24A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Rally Circuit White starts out with the aroma of moderate orange and lemon zest, which is quickly followed by a candy-like bready malt character with an impression... Read More

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