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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.

My reviews

Caramel Cake Stout

Caramel Cake Stout, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Caramel Cake Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co. is being evaluated as a Spice Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Caramel Cake pours an inviting opaque black, and the creamy white head leaves a thick and lingering foam stand on the beer. The aroma features light cinnamon... Read More

No Worries

No Worries

California
United States
No Worries, Belching Beaver Brewery
Description 

No Worries IPA is the epitome of a true West Coast IPA, but with a twist of modern-day hops & aromas. This hop forward West Coast ale pours clear with a nice bubbly head. Aromas of dankness and tropical fruit jump from the glass. The first sip will tingle your taste buds, and as the bitterness mellows the hop flavors take over. Strata, Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo hops all lend their characteristics to this delightful West Coast IPA. This crisp, balanced ale will grasp at your senses and surely enlighten your day.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%
IBUs: 
45
Malts: 
Two Row, Flaked Oats, Flaked Wheat
Hops: 
Citra, Mosaic, Strata, Galaxy, Amarillo

 

 


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

No Worries West Coast IPA from Belching Beaver Brewery, is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours a slightly hazy bright gold, with a fine, off-white head that lingers and contributes to a very inviting appearance. The aroma... Read More

Lil' Devil

Lil' Devil Alesmith Brewing Beer
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

The aroma is an explosion of stone fruit and tropical fruit that is tempered by a bready, biscuity maltiness. A light orange citrus character emerges as it warms, along with a light spicy hop aroma and a suggestion of black pepper. The aroma displays a layered complexity that evolves throughout... Read More

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine

California
United States
Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Wheat Wine Aged in whiskey barrels with notes of Apricot, Peach, and Pears.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.4%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Redux Dulcitude Barrel Aged Wheat Wine pours a deep copper color with a light haze, which is quite expected from a wheat beer.... Read More

Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

The drinker is greeted with a light chocolate aroma, followed by supporting fruitiness of apricots and peaches, a light herbal hop character, light spicy alcohol and a caramel, bready maltiness. The spicy alcohol character increases significantly in the flavor, but does allow a supporting cast... Read More

Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This Spring Collaboration Ale by Mother Earth Brewing & The Bruery is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer is marketed as a dry hopped saison brewed with kumquats, and it delivers with a solid representation of the base beer... Read More

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