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Richard Wong

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Beer Judge

Richard currently holds the distinction of National Judge and has been a BJCP member since 1996. As well, he has been a homebrewer for more than 15 years.  He enjoys visiting new brewpubs and breweries and is always on the lookout for new beers. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

My reviews

Ol' Dirty Barrel

Ol Dirty Barrel Belching Beaver Stout Beer
Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

We were off to a great start when I sniffed aromas of slight roastiness and a very strong bourbon presence. The beer poured pitch black with a nice tan head with moderate carbonation. Rich, complex flavors of bourbon barrel jumped out on the first sip from the oak rye whiskey barrels this beer... Read More

Shiner Prickly Pear

Shiner Prickly Pear

Texas
United States
Shiner Prickly Pear, Spoetzl Brewery
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%
IBUs: 
12
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Hops: 
Citra, US Golding

 

 


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Judges Rating:
76
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
29 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
13 / 20

Shiner Prickly Pear by The Spoetzl Brewery was judged as a #29A Fruit Beer according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. 

The pour of this beer revealed a hazy, cloudy, light burgundy hue. It had good carbonation that lingered in the glass. The aroma of this beer initially was reminiscent of a ... Read More

Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Despite this being an Imperial IPA, the hop aroma was surprisingly restrained. I was expecting a big hit of pine notes, but it was instead quite subtle. A beautiful light copper poured nicely into the glass followed by a well carbonated and creamy head. Upon initial sip, this was indeed an ... Read More

Apple Pie Pale Ale

Apple Pie Pale Ale

California
United States
Apple Pie Pale Ale Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This English Style Pale Ale will remind you of the home-cooked apple pie your Grandma used to make. Cheers to your Grandma! Flavor: Apple and Cinnamon Aroma: Fruit and Spice Balance: Malty and Fruit Sweetness CONTAINS: CINNAMON

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4%
IBUs: 
25

 

 


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Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer falls under the BJCP category of #30B (Autumn Seasonal Beer). This is an American Pale Ale with "additions" making it is seasonal. It is listed as a Seasonal Style Pale Ale with apple juices and spices.

The aroma of this beer had wonderful notes of spices (most notably cinnamon... Read More

Crikey

Crikey, Reuben's Brews
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Crikey by Reuben's Brews was judged as a (# 21A) American India Pale Ale (IPA) under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines.

The pour of this beer revealed a light brown hue that was a bit cloudy due to chill haze. It had a very nice carbonation that revealed a very pillowy and dense head. As well, for... Read More

Shaka Berry Pastry Stout

Shaka Berry Pastry Stout

California
United States
Shaka Berry Pastry Stout, Coronado Brewing Co.
Description 

Shaka Berry Pastry Stout starts off with a high gravity imperial stout recipe, brewed with a complex malt bill of roasted malts, chocolate malts, and three kinds of caramel malt. “This beer is so big, that in order to hit our ABV goals, we did a double mash for each batch,” says Theisen. “We were basically using double the grist and doing a really long boil to hit our 10.5% ABV.” In addition to the imperial stout base, the brewers added cocoa powder, vanilla beans, lactose, and a blend of blackberries and boysenberries. “This was a challenging beer because we wanted the chocolate and fruit to be in harmony and not compete with each other,” says Theisen. “I get a lot of cocoa up front, then the berries hit you with a slight tartness that cuts through the sweetness of the rich stout base."

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.5%
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Shaka Berry Pastry Stout by Coronado Brewing Co. is being judged as #29B (Fruit and Spice Beer) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. This beer features a wide range of ingredients: blackberry, blackberry, vanilla, cocoa and lactose.

The pour revealed a wonderful pitch-black hue with a... Read More

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