Piston Pump-Kin Porter by Garage Brewing Co. can be classified under Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The base of this beer is the porter style along with chocolate and spices according to the brewery. The pour revealed a pitch black hue and a nice creamy tan... Read More
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Richard Wong
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
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
A classic style that almost every brewery makes. The aroma was very hoppy, with floral and citrusy notes indicating the presence of Cascade hops. The beer had a nice light straw color that was a bit hazy. Head retention and carbonation was low. An almost equal balance of malt and hops provided... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Tropical Marmalade Hazy IPA by AleSmith Brewing Co. was reviewed under category #21A (American IPA) under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a subdued yellow, cloudy and hazy liquid that had very nice carbonation that resulted in small tight bubbles with a very good head retention. ... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Upon first whiff, a low malt and hop presence was found in the nose along with a few slightly fruity esters as well. Pouring a clear, straw wheat color, the beer had a nice carbonation that featured a fluffy head of tiny bubbles that clung to the glass. In the flavor, a good balance of hops and... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Stone Delicious Double IPA by Stone Brewing Co. was judged as #22A (Double IPA) category according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The pour of this beer revealed a light copper hue that had great clarity. No chill haze, no cloudiness in appearance. The carbonation was perfect as well. It had a nice... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
I was presented this beer by being told it was an IPA with coffee. Already, I'm thinking "clash of flavors." With that in mind, I proceeded with this beer cautiously. The initial aroma of this beer was a massive coffee character that made me question whether I opened a beer or a can of cold-... Read More