South Pacific IPA by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as an American IPA (Style 21A, per the BJCP 2021 Guidelines).
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Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
2024 Vinifera Saison by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as a Brett Beer (Style 28A per the BJCP 2021 Guidelines) brewed from a Saison (25B) base style; this beer is labeled as a barrel-aged Saison, but elements of Brettanomyces are evident in my... Read More
Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
The Peanut Butter Solution by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co., an Imperial Peanut Butter Stout Aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels, is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines,... Read More
Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Haus Marg by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 29A – Fruit Beer.
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
In Between Times - Hibiscus Blood Orange by Social Fox Brewing is being evaluated as a Fruited Berliner Weisse (Category 29A) per the 2021 BJCP style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Sal Mortillaro II
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
5 / 20
Tumblefield by Social Fox Brewing is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) per the 2021 BJCP style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Dan Preston
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout by Samuel Smith's Brewery is, as named, an oatmeal stout that falls under the BJCP 2021 category 16B, oatmeal stout.
Reviewed by: Dan Preston
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout by Samuel Smith's Brewery falls under the BJCP 2021 category 30A as a Spice, Vegetable and Herb Beer due to the addition of cocoa with an undefined base that probably falls closest... Read More
Reviewed by: James Link
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Kanga Brew by New Realm Brewing was poured into a 12-ounce pilsner glass and reviewed using the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines as a Style 1A, American Light Lager.
Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Sunday Gold Lager by Flying Lion Brewing was judged as an American Lager (Style 1B per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines), but it's a bit too characterful for that style. It feels closer to a pre-prohibition lager in some ways, though all malt.
Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Amendment Lager by 21st Amendment Brewery is being judged as an American Lager (Style 1B per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines), though a case could be made for Style 2A, International Pale Lager. This one pours a super-pale straw color with the... Read More
Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Excelsior Imperial Apple by Schilling Hard Cider is being evaluated as a C1A New World Cider (per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines), as that seems the best fit.
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
99Xperiment by Mutation Brewing was reviewed as a BJCP Category 5D, German Pils, per the 2021 BJCP style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
Imperial Oaxaca Choca Mexican Chocolate Stout by New Realm Brewing was judged as #30A ( Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer) according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
13 / 20
Utah Get Me 2 by Honor Brewing was judged as Style 22A, Double IPA, according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Kickflipper West Coast IPA by New Realm Brewing was judged as a Style 21A, American IPA, according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.