Galipette Biologique by Galipette Cidre is a French Cider, BJCP Category C1C, is presented at 47o F in a tall thin glass, showing a brilliant, bright amber color and a steady outgassing column indicating sparking conditioning. The nose has a big sweated apple note with sweetness and lightly... Read More
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David Sapsis
Beer & Cider Judge
Dave has been brewing beer since 1983 and judging since 1985. He holds the BJCP rank of Grand Master II, and has served in the program as Exam Assistant Director, Exam Director, and Western Representative on the BJCP Board of Directors. Early in his brewing, while at the University of California pursuing a degree in Forestry, he met a young woman who worked in a world-class yeast lab (the Professor of the lab recently won a Nobel Prize), who helped him build a diverse yeast bank. He married her.
In addition to brewing beers regularly and evaluating beers wherever he goes, Dave likes to cook and dabbles in charcuterie and motorcycle racing. In his day job, he works as a wildland fire scientist for the State of California.
My reviews
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
pFriem Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine by pFriem Family Brewers is being judged under the guidance of BJCP category 33B, Specialty Wood-Aged Beer, where distinct alcohol and barrel character are expected to carry over to the finished beer. In this case, the underlying style is barleywine, an... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Stone 26th Anniversary Imperial IPA by Stone Brewing is being judged as a Double IPA, in accordance with the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, category 22A. The beer is served in a kölsch stange at 48oF, after a vigorous pour. The beer casts a deep gold color with some noticeable haze, while... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Beer judged as Blonde Ale under BJCP category 18A. Served at 45o F.
The beer is poured aggressively into a kölsch stange glass all the way to the top. About a half-inch of off-white foam sits atop a medium-gold colored beer of bright, but not brilliant, clarity. The foam recedes over the... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Jolly Russian by Odell Brewing Co. is identified as a Rum Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout, and is being judged as a BJCP Category 33B, Specialty Wood Aged Beer. Served at 50 F.
The beer is presented in a large goblet after a full and vigorous pour. The color is opaque and deep brown/... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Galipette Brut by Galipette Cidre was judged as a French Cider, BJCP Style C1C. The cider presents a brilliant deep-gold color with light outgassing indicating a modest level of conditioning. The nose is lush with sweet fruit and hints of green apple/skin astringency. Overall, the aroma is light... Read More