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Jim Koebel

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Grand Master Beer Judge

Jim is a Grand Master beer judge and former Associate Exam Director for the Beer Judge Certification Program. He began enjoying good beer in the mid aughts and started homebrewing shortly thereafter. Regardless of style, Jim is always on the lookout for breweries that are good at what they do.

 

   

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Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA

Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA

Connecticut
United States
Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

An unfiltered, double dry hopped New England IPA that uses generous amounts of Galaxy, Citra and Azacca hops. The result is a “crushable” IPA with notes of tropical juicy fruits, orange, lemon-lime and florals. *Contains lactose.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%
Hops: 
Galaxy, Citra, Azacca

 

 


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Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Lil' Juicy Hazy Juicy IPA by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as a Hazy IPA (also known as a New England IPA) judged via BJCP Category 21C. Hazy IPA was newly added as its own sub-style in the 2021 BJCP guidelines. This style intensifies hop aromas and flavors and focuses on fruity strains,... Read More

Vehopciraptor

Vehopciraptor Unknown Brewing Company Beer IPA
Judges Rating:
82
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Traditional piney and citrusy hops make up the aroma of this Double IPA. Buried deep underneath are some sweet malt and grassy aromas. It's a hazy orange color with a tall, dense, off-white head. The flavor is dominated by a consistent bitterness that lingers seemingly endlessly, and dense piney... Read More

Green's Gluten Free Amber Ale

Green's Gluten Free Amber Ale

Green's Gluten Free Amber Ale, Green's Gluten Free
Description 

Deep amber color, medium body, with subtle caramel and nut flavor nuances. Refined, herbal hop aroma and finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
IBUs: 
32
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Green's Gluten-Free Amber Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer. 

This beer's aroma is an uncomplicated combination of caramel and earthy hops, which is medium in intensity. It pours a pretty copper color with haze, which is acceptable... Read More

Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
29 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

A smoky aroma is the first thing to rise out of the glass in this smoked farmhouse ale. The first hit is so pungent and pure that it could have come straight from Bamberg, and that's a wonderful thing. It takes on a phenolic tone as it warms, but then becomes lemony and generally fruity after... Read More

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned by Free Will Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Stay Tuned is an Imperial Stout, BJCP Category 20C. The aroma of this beer is super clean. It's roasty and smooth, and that's about it. Surprisingly, the roasted character doesn't accompany any coffee, smokey, or fruity aromas; it's simply clean, roasted malt. Naturally, it's nearly black in... Read More

Triboulet

Triboulet, Arches Brewing
Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Triboulet by Arches Brewing is an Imperial Pale Lager, judged as BJCP Category 21B, Specialty IPA. This particular variation of IPA is notable for the absence of esters and other yeast expressions expected in highly hopped beers; the difference is striking.

This beer's aroma has an... Read More

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