Rich malty and hoppy aromas mingle upfront in the nose, ascending from this beautiful red beer with small carbonated bubbles that linger on the glass. A malty sweetness coupled with caramel, burnt sugar and biscuity overtones slightly overwhelm the hop bitterness. The biscuity flavors are often ... 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:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
Pomalo by Belching Beaver Brewery was judged using the latest BJCP Guidelines (2021) under style #18B, American Pale Ale.
The pour of this beer was a light yellow hue that had a very nice clarity where one can see through the glass. The carbonation was very bubbly and consisted of a... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
This beer had a very nice sweet malt base and subtle hop aromas of pine needles. It poured with a slight chill haze and cloudiness that featured a light copper hue, very nice carbonation and a very long-lasting head. The beer was well balanced between malt and hops that had flavors of pine... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20
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
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