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Explore The Beer Connoisseur® magazine's database of most recent beer and cider reviews as evaluated by our panel of judges in the Official Review.

Upland Harvest Ale

Upland Harvest Ale Beer
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Upland Harvest Ale is a very dank brew. The aroma has strong dank notes dominated by a Simcoe-like hop character. A few fruity esters are noted, as is a light grassiness presumably from the wet-hopping used in this brew.

Takeout Rye IPA

Squatters Takeout Rye IPA beer
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Takeout Rye IPA is a well-crafted example of a mild rye-based ale, but is a bit too subtle to be considered a truly exemplary Rye IPA.

Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Full Suspension Pale Ale is a bit of a misnomer – not so much a traditional American Pale Ale, but more of what you could call an American Best Bitter due to the hop flavor impact in a quite small beer being similar to what you’d see in an... Read More

Unsessionable

Unsessionable Imperial IPA Revolution Beer
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Revolution's Unsessionable IPA makes its presence known even before opening the can. The bold graphics and claims of massive hop impact on the can almost taunt you into popping it open. Once you do, there is an immediate explosion of fresh and... Read More

Hop Seeker

Deep Ellum Hop Seeker Beer
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
80
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Today’s sample is a delightfully intense hop-forward American Pale Ale, one that easily satisfies with its earthy and floral, yet rustic, flavor and aroma. It lacks some of the characteristic bitterness typical of the style, but is still a fun... Read More

Easy Peasy IPA

Deep Ellum Beer Easy Peasy IPA
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
77
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Session IPAs are all the rage today, and make wonderful additions to many brewery’s lineups, one that marries the joy of American-derived hops with the sensibilities of English session ales.

Myrcenary

Odell Myrcenary Double IPA beer
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

A key to an impressive Double IPA is providing the requisite hop-centric experience to the drinker, all while maintaining a desirable level of drinkability.

Loose Leaf

Loose Leaf Odell Beer
Reviewed by: Rodney A. Tillinghast
Judges Rating:
77
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Today’s beer pours forth a medium straw color with a white puffy head that dangled in the glass throughout sampling.

Gemini

Southern Tier Gemini
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

A firm citrus fruit hop aroma comes through cleanly to greet the nose and is accompanied by piney notes and a hint of grainy malts. This is a clear amber ale with a medium white, finely beaded head that keeps on coming.

2X Stout

Southern Tier 2x Stout
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

A chocolate bar fragrance emerged upon first pour accompanied by an alcoholic warmth along with faint traces of fruity esters, creating a unique bouquet of aromas. This beer was very dark brown in color and opaque with a medium khaki-colored head... Read More

Warlock

Southern Tier Warlock
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

An Imperial Stout with a new twist. The bouquet had a variety of different aromas, none of which prevailed. A mixture of spices was apparent accompanied by notes of pumpkin pie more than actual pumpkin, which melded together with chocolate and... Read More

Southern Tier Porter

Southern Tier Porter
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
86
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This American Porter produced a clean chocolate malt aroma that was somewhat subdued. Coffee notes were accompanied by hints of vanilla and only a faint wisp of hops, which were more earthy than floral. This beer was a deep mahogany in color, was... Read More

Space Rock

Short's Brewing Space Rock Pale Ale Beer
Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
82
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

A bright, citrus-forward aroma invoking oranges and tangerines is softened by hints of apricot and white peach as it warms. A bready, somewhat husky aroma emerges from underneath the hops and supports them with a light sweetness.

Soft Parade

Short's Brewing Soft Parade Beer
Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

A very sweet, jammy aroma is somewhat muddled but a strawberry note that seems to rise above everything else. There is no hop aroma to speak of and an underlying pie-crust malt aroma insinuates a summer dessert beer.

Devil's Lettuce

Short's Brewing Devil's Lettuce Beer
Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

An inviting cornucopia of hops jumps out of the glass with profound complexity: freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, earthiness comprised of grassiness and onions, and a hint of cannabis. There is a background note of sweet biscuit malt but it... Read More

Reviewed by: Jason Johnson
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This is a specialty beer for sure!

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