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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

Crush

Crush, Reuben's Brews
Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Crush by Reuben's Brews was judged as (21A) American IPA under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. It is considered as a Hazy IPA. The hazy moniker, style and trend these days is simply a beer that is unfiltered. Most beers are filtered accordingly, except wheat beers that include Hefeweizen and Belgian... Read More

Real Vanilla Cream Ale

Real Vanilla Cream Ale

California
United States
Real Vanilla Cream Ale, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This crisp cream ale is infused with a hint of vanilla to create an easy-drinking creamy grown-up beer that will transport you back to being a kid.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Real Vanilla Cream Ale by Garage Brewing Co. would ordinarily go under category #1C as a Cream Ale, However, with the introduction of 'real vanilla' flavor this falls under the category of #30A ( Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer). A Cream Ale should have characteristics more closely related to an... Read More

Mad Hatter

Mad Hatter IPA New Holland Beer
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Very nice citrus and pine aromas spring from the glass along with with subtle hints of wood. The beer suffered a bit of chill haze, but was nevertheless a gorgeous light copper color with good carbonation and small, tight bubbles that left attractive lacing on the glass. The flavor features... Read More

Bright Pale 2022

Bright Pale 2022

Oregon
United States
Bright Pale 2022, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

pFriem Bright Pale Ale is bursting with fruity and tropical hop notes such as white grapes, pineapple, and pine with tropical aromas of honeydew melon and passion fruit. When you experience its crisp, fruity, and clean finish, you’ll understand why we call it bright.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
33
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Chinook, Simcoe, Calista
Hops: 
Rahr Pale Malt, Gambrinus Pilsner, Carapils

 

 


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Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Bright Pale Ale 2022 by pFriem Family Brewers was judged under the new 2021 BJCP Guideline as #18B, American Pale Ale. 

The poured beer had a very nice straw-colored hue with very good clarity. Good carbonation that dissipated quickly in the glass. The aroma was very subtle with malt... Read More

Beatitude Mango

Council brewing Beatitude Mango Tart Saison beer
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

The aroma of this beer had bouquets of citrus, hints of mango and bread-like qualities. The appearance was a cloudy straw-like color due to the beer being unfiltered. I personally like the look of unfiltered beers and this one was beautiful. Even with the cloudiness, I could see the bubbles... Read More

Agave Wheat Hef

Agave Wheat Hef

Agave Wheat Hef, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Agave is made from the sap of a Mexican plant. Super drinkable and chock full of flavor!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Two Row, Rahr Wheat, Weyermann Acidulated
Hops: 
German Magnum, Mt. Hood

 

 


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Judges Rating:
79
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
7 / 20

Agave Wheat Hef by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as Style 1D (American Wheat Ale) according to the 2021 BJCP Beer Guideline. The beer's pour revealed a hazy, cloudy, foamy head that had hints of a straw hue. Small, carbonated bubbles with very good carbonation and head retention were left atop... Read More

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