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Randy Scorby

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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.

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Good Monster

Good Monster

Collective Arts Brewing
Specialty IPA
Year-Round
Canada
Good Monster, Collective Arts Brewing
Description 

This New England style DIPA is a beast, but not in a "lurking in the shadows, evil" kind of way; in a "flavour explosion, delicious hops," GOOD Monster kind of way! Double dry hopped with 24g/L of Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe and Amarillo; notes of tropical mango and passionfruit, juicy peach, and bright orange, lemon, and grapefruit shine!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Golden Promise, Pale Wheat, Flaked Oats
Hops: 
Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo

 

 

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Judge's Review: 94 Rating - Good Monster by Collective Arts Brewing
Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Good Monster by Collective Arts Brewing is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This New England-style Double IPA pours a cloudy yellow with a white head that leaves a thick stand of fine bubbles on the beer. The aroma features a mixed... Read More

Double Red IPA

Alesmith Double Red IPA
Double Red IPA
Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

A fairly complex Double IPA that pours a deep copper color with ruby highlights and a long-lasting tan head. The aroma greets the drinker with a prominent stone fruit hop aroma with hints of pineapple and a subtle bready and toasty maltiness with a light caramel character in the background. The... Read More

Bad Abbot

Bad Abbot

Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Limited Release
Louisiana
United States
Bad Abbot, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

Bad Abbot is a gentle beast, coming in at 14% but drinking with an unexpected docility. Fruity esters on the nose give way to malty overtones of caramel and raisin that clean up into a surprisingly dry finish. The medium body enhances the nuanced sugars, avoiding a cloying or syrupy finish, instead portraying a pleasing array of dark fruits and molasses. A delicate pathway paved with secrets, where good intentions meld with desire.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
14.0%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Aromatic, Munich, Special B, Belgian Dark Candi Sugar, Molasses
Hops: 
Tettnanger

 

 

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Judge's Review: 96 Rating - Bad Abbot by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Bad Abbot by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Belgian Dark Strong Ale (Category 26D) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Bad Abbot pours a deep copper color with a light haze. It sports a light tan head that leaves Belgian lacing on the glass when swirled and dissipates... Read More

Batch 15 IPA

Aslan beer Batch 15 IPA
Batch 15 IPA
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer pours a light amber color with a long-lasting, off-white head that leaves nice lacing on the glass. It greets the drinker with a prominent grapefruit and resiny hop aroma, with a light bready and caramel maltiness to offer some support to the hops. The flavor follows suit, with a... Read More

Dive Beer

Dive Beer

Lakefront Brewery
American Light Lager
Year-Round
Wisconsin
USA
Dive Beer, Lakefront Brewery
Description 

This all-malt, Premium Lager pours pale gold with a white head. Light-bodied and refreshing with a smooth, clean lager finish. The maltiness is balanced by quality, imported noble hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.2%
IBUs: 
12
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Two Row Pale, Dextrine
Hops: 
Mt. Hood, German Saphir

 

 

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Judge's Review: 96 Rating - Dive Beer by Lakefront Brewery
Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Dive Beer by Lakefront Brewery was evaluated as an International Pale Lager (Category 2A) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Dive Beer has a very inviting appearance, pouring a bright gold color with brilliant clarity. The white, foamy head... Read More

Stone Ghost Hammer IPA

Stone Ghost Hammer IPA
Ghost Hammer IPA
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Ghost Hammer IPA by Stone Brewing is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

In the world of American IPA, what sets one apart from another? Hops. Ghost Hammer IPA has a lovely blend of new-world style hop character that presents mixed... Read More

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