Bright Pale by pFriem Family Brewers was reviewed as an American Pale Ale ( #18B ) of the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The beer poured had a surprisingly light straw color ( almost golden ) hue. This beer was well carbonated with tiny, small bubbles that did not dissipate, as if it was bottled under... Read More
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:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Social Lubricant DIPA by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was judged as a #22A (Double IPA) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The opening of this canned beer automatically revealed a very nice, strong hoppy aroma in the nose. The pour revealed a murky, hazy, cloudy, straw-like hue that had... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Alphagator by Abita Brewing Co. was judged as #22A (Double IPA) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. There is no Imperial IPA category and the most appropriate style is the double IPA. The aroma of this beer had very strong hints of citrus, most notably grapefruit that was very aromatic and... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Gouden Carolus Tripel by Brouwerij Het Anker was judged as #26C (Belgian Tripel) per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
The pour of this beer revealed a light amber hue with nice white bubbles and slight chill haze. The aroma of this beer featured nice esters of spicy notes and coriander... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Santa's Berries by Low Road Brewing was judged as a Wild Specialty Beer under the BJCP category of 28C. The aroma of this beer had nice hints of cranberry and subtle strawberry along with citric acidity. The pour revealed a very nice "sunset" hue of slight orange and red that was very hazy and... Read More
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