Raspberry Tart Cream Ale by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as Style 29A (Fruit Beer) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a hazy, copper-colored hue. This beer featured very light carbonation with a head that dissipated quickly. The aroma had a very strong raspberry flavor... 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:
20 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
The beer had a very nice hoppy aroma of pine needles and slight citrus qualities. It poured a light straw color that featured a very nice carbonation and nice clarity. Nice qualities of malt sweetness and hop bittering that was was not overpowering and aggressive, but rather smooth. Flavors of... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Once the bottle cap was opened, aromas of roasted malts (think dark chocolate and coffee) just exploded right out of the bottle. The beer was pitch black in appearance with a rocky and creamy tan head that just lasted forever. In fact, upon sipping the beer I had to wipe off the creamy head... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
This Imperial Stout (BJCP style #20C) poured liquid black in the glass with an accompanying creamy tan head. A very nice foam stand of small, tight bubbles remained for a while after the pour. The aroma was straightforward roasty and smoky (think chocolate and coffee notes) with little to no hop... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Cosmic Ocean Brut IPA by Coronado Brewing Co. was judged as a Brut IPA. What is a Brut IPA? It is an IPA brewed the traditional way using a primary ale yeast. Then it goes thru a secondary fermentation using enzymes to further convert the sugars into alcohol, thus one gets a beer that is a bit... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Brake Light IPA by Garage Brewing Co. is classified as a Blonde Ale (Style 18A) per the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.
This beer is listed as a Light IPA according to the packaging, but it is more of a Blonde Ale and will be judged as such. This beer clocks in at 4.5 percent ABV and was... Read More