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Karl Strauss Oktoberfest

Karl Strauss Oktoberfest

California
USA
Karl Strauss Oktoberfest, Karl Strauss Brewing Co.
Description 

We brew this lager in tribute to the world’s biggest beer party. Vienna and Munich malts produce the deep golden color, nutty undertones, and toasted malt flavors characteristic of this renowned Bavarian beer style. Perle hops imported directly from the Hallertau region of Germany yield a smooth balanced finish. This year’s batch of Oktoberfest has arrived, and it tastes like we’re in for quite the celebration. Prost!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
20
Served at: 
40º F
Malts: 
Vienna Malt, Munich Malt, Carahell, Pale Two-Row, Caramel 60
Hops: 
Perle

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
74
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
28 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Karl Strauss Oktoberfest by Karl Strauss Brewing Co. was judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 6A – Märzen.

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel, Kloster Andechs
Description 

The aromatic character of this dark wheat beer is maintained by selecting the best wheat and barley malts from Bavarian malthouses and aroma hops from Hallertau.
It appeals to the eye with its pronounced, typical chestnut color and topped by a very creamy and fine-pored head. For the connoisseur’s nose, the dark wheat beer from the Holy Mountain offers a harmonious interplay of fruit aromas, in particular ripe banana and pineapple, with caramel and cocoa tones in the background.
Andechser Weissbier Dunkel is elegant and lively to drink, featuring a round and soft body. A light caramel sweetness harmoniously combines with the fine hop bitterness, leaving a soft and refreshing finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Judges Rating:
98
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel by Kloster Andechs was judged as Dunkles Weissbeir, Style 10B per the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines.

Andechser Weissbier Hell

Andechser Weissbier Hell

Andechser Weissbier Hell, Kloster Andechs
Description 

Untreated and bottled with natural yeast turbidity, this is a top-fermented beer for connoisseurs, first introduced on Saint Joseph’s Day in 1993 (March 19).
It first attracts the eye with its light honey color. A very creamy and find-pored head invites you to approach this wheat beer from the Holy Mountain more closely. Striking fruit aromas such as banana and honey melon emerge, followed by fine cloves.
Andechser Weissbier Hell is refreshing to drink, featuring a full and soft body. In the finish, the balanced interplay of a slight honey sweetness with an elegant acidity and hop bitterness in the background quickly leads to a harmonious aftertaste that leaves you wanting more.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Andechser Weissbier Hell by Kloster Andechs was judged as Weissbier, Style 10A per the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines.

Früh Kölsch

Früh Kölsch

Früh Kölsch, Cölner Hofbräu Früh
Description 

Only beer that is brewed in Cologne, Germany can be called an authentic Kölsch beer and Früh is one of the most popular Kölsch beers, dating back to 1904, This top-fermented ale dates back over 100 years and is brewed in accordance with the German Purity Law, from the family recipe by Peter Josef Früh.
Früh Kölsch is famous for its delicate flavors of fresh malt & vanilla and aromas of floral hops and toasted biscuit. This light bodied ale is crisp, clean, and refreshing with a pleasant spiciness and fine carbonation. A very drinkable beer with an unsurpassed balance. Pale gold in color with a dense foamy head.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.8%
Served at: 
40 - 42º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Judges Rating:
91
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Früh Kölsch by Cölner Hofbräu Früh was judged as Kölsch, Style 5B per the BJCP 2021 Style Guidelines.

Corylus

Corylus

Corylus, Pure Project
Description 

Corylus is our luxurious bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout infused with a trio of adjuncts that make it an unforgettable Pure classic. The fifth batch of this velvety, full-bodied brew rested in Cutwater Bourbon barrels 15 months, establishing a unique complexity. To take it up a notch, we added in organic toasted hazelnuts, organic Peruvian cacao, and organic Brazilian coffee. Elements of each ingredient come together beautifully to create a delicious experience for the senses. Expect to be greeted with aromas of cinnamon sugar cookies, bourbon, and vanilla wafer that give way to decadent flavors of dark chocolate fudge, hazelnut gelato, and inky espresso on the tongue.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
12.6%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Corylus by Pure Project Brewing is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Tropical Mist

Tropical Mist

California
USA
Tropical Mist, Pure Project
Description 

Tropical Mist was inspired by watching the post-rain mist rolling off the jungle in Costa Rica (where Pure Project began). This blonde ale is fermented with our house murky yeast, forming a brew with a slightly hazy, straw-colored glow. Crushed organic Valencia oranges from Lodge Ranch Organics give Tropical Mist a super refreshing finish, made for sipping slowly in the San Diego sunshine.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.1%
Served at: 
38 - 45º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Tropical Mist by Pure Project Brewing is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Rain

Rain

California
USA
Rain, Pure Project
Description 

A crushable, crisp, and clean pilsner, made with only the finest ingredients. Rain is built on a blend of pilsner malt and unmalted wheat, with a generous addition of Hallertau Tradition hops. Bone dry and beautifully bright: Pure

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.3%
Served at: 
38 - 45º F
Hops: 
Hallertau Mittelfruh

 

 


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Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Rain by Pure Project Brewing is being evaluated as a German Pils (Category 5D) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Sinfully Wicked

Sinfully Wicked

California
USA
Sinfully Wicked, Original 40 Brewing
Description 

Take a walk on the sinful side. One of our most hop forward IPA's Quintuple Dry hopped with: Amarillo, Citra, Columbus, Mosaic and Simcoe. Nice grapefruit citrus, pine and dank aroma and flavor.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.6%
IBUs: 
76
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Two-row, Floor Malted Pils, Munich I
Hops: 
Amarillo, Citra, Columbus, Mosaic, Simcoe

 

 


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Reviewed by: Nelson Crowle
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Sinfully Wicked by The Original 40 Brewing Co. was evaluated as a West Coast IPA (BJCP 2021 style 21A, American IPA).

Place to Imagine Vol. 4 - Blueberry Pie

Place to Imagine Vol. 4 - Blueberry Pie

Place to Imagine Vol. 4 - Blueberry Pie, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Place to Imagine vol 4 is a Blue Berry Pie Imperial Sour 6%abv. This beer has a sharp bite that leads into a juicy, sweet, blueberry pie fruit flavor.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Served at: 
40º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Place to Imagine Vol. 4 - Blueberry Pie is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Ale (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 28C) with the consideration of this featuring an unknown base style of "sour ale with blueberry." 

Light 'n Hoppy

Light 'n Hoppy

Georgia
USA
Light 'n Hoppy, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Light 'n Hoppy is our classic Dry Hopped American Pilsner with a hopped twist of lemon, pineapple and mandarin oranges. Light and hoppy like a session ipa.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.3%
Served at: 
40º F
Hops: 
Comet, Mandarina Bavaria, Huell Melon

 

 


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Reviewed by: Sean Coughlin
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Light 'n Hoppy by Social Fox Brewing is being evaluated as an American Lager (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 1B).

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 27

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 27

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 27, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
44

 

 


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Reviewed by: Jim Koebel
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 27 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a Double IPA brewed by Wild Leap Brew Co. and is being judged as BJCP Category 22A, Double IPA.

Double Perpetual IPA

Double Perpetual IPA

Pennsylvania
USA
Double Perpetual IPA, Troegs Independent Brewing
Description 

At Tröegs, we dove deeper into the artisanal meets mechanical hop state of IPA. Born out of our small-batch Scratch Series, Double Perpetual explores our love of big, bold West Coast-style ales. Cycling through copious amounts of Cascade, Chinook and Citra hops, this Double Imperial Pale Ale emerges with even stickier notes of citrus, pine and tropical fruit.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.5%
Hops: 
Cascade, Chinook, Citra, Nugget

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
93
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Double Perpetual IPA by Tröegs Independent Brewing is being evaluated as Style 22A, Double IPA, per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

Rhode Island
USA
Turd Ferguson, Moniker Brewery
Description 

Soft, hazy, and melon-y. Crushable with bright tropical flavors and notes of strawberry, honeydew, and grapefruit pith.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.4%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Turd Ferguson by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a 21B Specialty IPA (Hazy IPA) per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. In the glass, it's a deep gold and quite hazy with a creamy white head that falls to a striking ring around the glass.

Kühlschrank

Kühlschrank

Rhode Island
USA
Kühlschrank, Moniker Brewery
Description 

Brewed with Vienna and red malts to give a malty complex sweetness that showcases that classic toasty flavor. Collaborative brew with Lamplighter Brewing Company.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%

 

 


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Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
82
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Kühlschrank by Moniker Brewery was reviewed as Style 7A, Vienna Lager, per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Dad Strength IPA

Dad Strength IPA

District of Columbia
USA
Dad Strength IPA, Dad Strength Brewing
Description 

No, your tongue is not deceiving you, our West Coast-style IPA packs super assertive flavor derived from El Dorado and Mosaic hops, along with a full body and darn right dynamic taste that makes you say, HEY-O that’s a damn good IPA! Do you like it because of the flavor? The 94 calories? Or is it the lowish 2.9% ABV that grants you permission to enjoy it without regret? The choice is yours, but there's one thing you can't argue, IPA has a new daddy. 

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
2.9%
IBUs: 
48
Served at: 
40º F
Malts: 
Pale Ale Malt; Briess, Cara-Pils® Malt; Briess
Hops: 
El Dorado®, Mosaic®

 

 


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Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Dad Strength IPA by Dad Strength Brewing is a solid rendition of a session-style IPA with considerable flavor and, overall, a satisfying character. This is being evaluated as a Category 21B Specialty IPA as per the 2021... Read More

Place to Imagine - Apple Pie

Place to Imagine - Apple Pie

Place to Imagine - Apple Pie, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Our Imperial Sour Series Place to Imagine. This time around we produced a sour just like grandma used to make, warm apple pie!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Served at: 
40º F

 

 


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Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Place to Imagine - Apple Pie by Social Fox Brewing was judged as BJCP category 29C, Specialty Fruit Beer, with category 28D, Straight Sour Beer as a base. The aroma presents an initial low level of cinnamon and clove... Read More

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