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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 IV 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

Peppermint Stout

Peppermint Stout by Garage Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Peppermint Stout, from Garage Brewing Company, is being evaluated as a Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours exactly what you would expect from an American Stout, black and opaque with a thick tan head that lasts forever.  The... Read More

Stouts without Borders

Stouts without Borders, Peter B's Brewpub
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Stouts Without Borders by Peter B's Brewpub is being evaluated as a Foreign Extra Stout (Category 16D) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

The caramel and roast malts are nicely expressed in this beer.  The aroma presents prominent bittersweet and darker milk chocolate with a light... Read More

Features & Benefits IPA

Features & Benefits IPA

California
United States
Stone Features & Benefits IPA, Stone Brewing
Description 

There's no way you can make an insanely flavorful, hop-forward IPA in true Stone fashion and still keep it under 100 calories, right? Our brewers, along with the rest of Team Stone, love proving preconceived notions wrong. This beer is 100% Stone, 100% flavorful and 100% under 100 calories. It's also only 4% ABV, has 2.9G of carbs and is gluten-reduced. Now, you can have both the features and the benefits.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.0%
IBUs: 
30
Hops: 
Cashmere, Vic Secret, Azacca, Mosaic

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Features & Benefits IPA by Stone Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Features & Benefits IPA pours a hazy yellow with a rocky white head that drops quickly to leave a thin stand of fine bubbles on the beer. The... Read More

SanTan HefeWeizen

Santan Hefeweizen Beer
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

The beer starts out with a prominent rich, bready, grainy wheat character in the aroma balanced by a moderate level of ripe banana, very light clove and a light citrus tartness. The flavor follows the aroma closely, and adds light mixed berry fruit and a low, pleasant hop bitterness that helps... Read More

Mega Juicy

Mega Juicy

Connecticut
United States
Mega Juicy, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

Mega Juicy is an Imperial IPA that packs the punch you’d expect from a 10.2% beer, but with the juicy, tropical notes of banana, pineapple, mango, bright citrus and melon!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.2%
Hops: 
Simcoe, Citra, Centennial, Hallertauer Blanc, Mandarina Bavaria

 

 


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Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Mega Juicy by Two Roads Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Mega Juicy pours a medium bright gold with a light haze. The creamy off-white head lingers and helps create an overall inviting appearance. The aroma features a dank... Read More

Briney Melon Gose

Briney Melon Gose Anderson Valley Beer
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer pours a slightly hazy golden color with a white head that leaves lingering lace on the side of the glass. The aroma is quite complex, with notes of watermelon heart, lemon, pear, sea salt and bready, grainy wheat with a suggestion of sourdough and coriander. There is a pleasant... Read More

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