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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

MadeWest IPA

MadeWest IPA, MadeWest Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
77
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

MadeWest IPA by MadeWest Brewing Co. was judged as an American India Pale Ale (21A) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. I can't help but notice that the color of this beer is the same or very similar to this brewery's American Pale Ale example. It was a straw color hue and with moderate... Read More

Bockness Monster

Bockness Monster, Upland Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Bockness Monster by Upland Brewing Co. would normally be categorized as a 9A ( Doppelbock ), however, this has been aged in a bourbon barrel, thus 33B ( Specialty Wood Aged Beer ) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines.  The aroma of this definately conveyed that this indeed aged in bourbon... Read More

Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Starting with a nice aroma of hazelnuts and cocoa nibs, this dark had little to no carbonation, foam or head retention. Malty sweetness of roasted malts, chocolate, hazelnuts, and hops blended well together along with a hint of lactose that gave it a creamy mouthfeel. The bittering was just... Read More

Rye Stout

Rye Stout

Washington
United States
Rye Stout, Flying Lion Brewing
Description 

This is a classic American Stout, full of flavor and character, and with the spicy, crisp addition of Rye. The clean, roasted, flavor finishes dry and drinks well year-round. USA Gold Winner - World Beer Awards (2019, 2020, 2021)

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
IBUs: 
37
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pale, Victory, Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, Flaked Rye
Hops: 
Centennial, Mt. Hood

 

 


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Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Rye Stout by Flying Lion Brewing falls under the category of 20B under the BJCP Guidelines as an American stout. The pour revealed a pitch black color with a nice tan head that receded quickly. The aroma permeated with chocolate nibs, dark roasted malts and espresso coffee. The flavor of the rye... Read More

Judges Rating:
74
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
26 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
10 / 20

Aromas of toffee, caramel, vanilla and a slight hint of oak come through upon first whiff with no discernible hop character. The beer featured a nice, light brown color with slight chill haze that had very nice carbonation. Small tiny bubbles made it look creamy and light. Sadly, the nice aroma... Read More

Social Lubricant DIPA

Social Lubricant DIPA

Louisiana
United States
Social Lubricant DIPA, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

It's parade season and we need you out and about doing all things Mardi Gras! Pacific Sunrise hops provide subtle aromas of pine and berry, while jammy notes of melon, mango and clementine explode on your taste buds to get you socially lubed for all festive occasions.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.5%
Malts: 
Two-row, Wheat, Oats
Hops: 
Pacific Sunrise

 

 


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Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Social Lubricant DIPA by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was judged as a #22A (Double IPA) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The opening of this canned beer automatically revealed a very nice, strong hoppy aroma in the nose. The pour revealed a murky, hazy, cloudy, straw-like hue that had... Read More

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