Bockness Monster by Upland Brewing Co. would normally be categorized as a 9A ( Doppelbock ), however, this has been aged in a bourbon barrel, thus 33B ( Specialty Wood Aged Beer ) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The aroma of this definately conveyed that this indeed aged in bourbon... 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:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Starting with a nice aroma of hazelnuts and cocoa nibs, this dark had little to no carbonation, foam or head retention. Malty sweetness of roasted malts, chocolate, hazelnuts, and hops blended well together along with a hint of lactose that gave it a creamy mouthfeel. The bittering was just... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Rye Stout by Flying Lion Brewing falls under the category of 20B under the BJCP Guidelines as an American stout. The pour revealed a pitch black color with a nice tan head that receded quickly. The aroma permeated with chocolate nibs, dark roasted malts and espresso coffee. The flavor of the rye... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
26 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20
Aromas of toffee, caramel, vanilla and a slight hint of oak come through upon first whiff with no discernible hop character. The beer featured a nice, light brown color with slight chill haze that had very nice carbonation. Small tiny bubbles made it look creamy and light. Sadly, the nice aroma... Read More
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:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
For an Imperial IPA/Barleywine hybrid, the aroma was rather subdued and I really didn’t get that much of a hop aroma. This beer poured a golden-yellow color with very nice clarity and a rocky, foamy head of small, tight bubbles sitting above that lingered for a long time. The malt and hops were... Read More