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Richard Wong

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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

Timmermans Framboise Lambicus

Timmermans Framboise Lambicus

Timmermans Framboise Lambicus, Brouwerij Timmermans
Description 

Authentic raspberry lambic. A nice balance between the fruity notes of the raspberries and the subtle acidity of a young lambic of the world’s oldest lambic brewery. After one year of maturation of the lambic in oak barrels, 100% natural raspberry juice is added to lambic. The beer turns a delicate pink shade that is sure to delight you.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.0%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Timmermans Framboise by Brouwerij Timmermans was judged as a Fruit Lambic (style #23D) per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines. 

The pour of this beer revealed a beautiful rosy hue with very nice carbonation and good head retention. Rich, wonderful raspberry and strawberry aromas were clearly ... Read More

La Frontera IPA

La Frontera IPA Big Bend Brewing
Judges Rating:
81
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

The initial aroma of this beer was hoppy floral notes – very typical of this style. The color featured a light straw hue along with light carbonation. The flavor had a nice malt sweetness balanced with some hop bitterness, but I felt that the hop bitterness was lacking for this style. To put it... Read More

Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout

Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout

Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Our latest pFriemsters exclusive beer was inspired by the classic French confection, the macaron. This rich imperial milk & oat stout was brewed with almond flour, French Réunion Island grown vanilla beans and aged for 10 months in bourbon barrels. The result is a silken elixir of heady vanilla, malted chocolate and sweet marzipan.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.5%
IBUs: 
40
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Rahr Pale Malt, Simpsons Crystal Dark, Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark, Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate, Simpsons Caramalt, Bob’s Red
Hops: 
Chinook

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as Style 33B (Specialty Wood Aged Beer) per the 2021 BJCP Beer Guidelines. 

The beer poured a dark, rich black hue that had a hint of a tan carbonated foam. The aroma had a very strong and wonderful presence of... Read More

Hop Pursuit IPA

Hop Pursuit IPA by Full Sail Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This Full Sail Brewing Co. beer was judged as an American India Pale Ale (BJCP #21A).

The pour revealed a very nice light caramel hue. The clarity of this beer was crystal clear and the carbonation was really effervescent. The aroma definitely revealed an American IPA within. It exploded... Read More

Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Mega Mint Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout by Heathen Brewing would normally be judged as a #20C (Imperial Stout), however, this beer has mint in its component, which makes it more qualified under #30A (Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer). 

The appearance of this beer when it was poured revealed... Read More

Rancho Lager

Rancho Lager, Garage Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Rancho Lager by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as #5C (German Helles Exportbier) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The aroma of this beer revealed a wonderful malt sweetness and subtle hints of honey with negligible hop aroma (okay for style). The pour revealed a straw-colored hue with very... Read More

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