Ube Hazy IPA by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) due to the presence of Ube (a purple yam that hails from the Philippines) with the base style of Hazy IPA (21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.... Read More
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Randy Scorby
Beer & Mead Judge
Randy Scorby began his search for great beer decades ago and he has been home brewing since 2006. He is currently the Assistant BJCP Continuing Education Director as well as a Grand Master V Beer Judge, Mead Judge and Cider Judge. He was also the 2011 National Homebrewer of the Year. He has traveled to many locations worldwide in search of the perfect beer, including Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Austria and the Czech Republic.
My reviews
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
This porter pours black and opaque, with a monster brown, creamy head that is quite persistent. The aroma is moderately roasty and complex, supported by a chocolate, coffee and nutty malt character with a background earthy hop aroma. The flavor is bursting with malt, and like the aroma it has a... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Holidation, from Garage Brewing Company, is being evaluated as a Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.
This beer hits you quickly with the aroma of peach cobbler, with nutmeg being the primary character. A hint of cinnamon emerges behind, with a... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
831 Pils by Peter B's Brewpub is being evaluated as a German Pils (Category 5D) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.
831 Pils pours a brilliant deep gold with a thick white head that is inviting. The hop aroma greets the drinker with prominent mixed tropical fruit with a nod to mango and... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Drupes E. Daisy by Peter B's Brewpub is being evaluated as a Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Drupes E. Daisy pours a deep brown with a reddish hue and virtually no head, which is not unexpected in this style of beer. Moderate mixed dark... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Kindling Golden Ale by Odell Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.
This beer pours a hazy bright gold with a fine, white head that lingers for a short time. The aroma features a moderately bready, grainy malt character with a... Read More