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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.

 

   

My reviews

Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

The Imp and the Madhouse Oyster Stout by RavenBeer is being judged as BJCP Category 34C, Experimental Beer. Although Oyster Stout is not an officially recognized style, it enjoys a colorful and mythical history. Some examples are meant as accompaniments to shellfish dishes, while other examples... Read More

Gnarly Barley IIPA

Gnarly Barley IIPA

Louisiana
United States
Gnarly Barley IIPA, Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Description 

At 8% ABV, this double IPA is packed with 6 lbs per barrel of Galaxy, Wai-iti, and Mosaic Cryo! The Australian and New Zealand hop varietals bring flavors and aromas of stone fruit, peach and citrus

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
Malts: 
Two-row, Flaked Oats, Carapils
Hops: 
Galaxy, Wai-iti, Mosaic Cryo

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Gnarly Barley IIPA by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is a Double IPA, judged as BJCP Category 22A. This DIPA is expectedly juicy, fresh and fruity smelling. The hop burst can be detected from over a foot away. It looks a bit like orange juice in the glass with a small white head. The taste isn't as... Read More

Height of Civilization

Height of Civilization Beer
Judges Rating:
82
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This beer is a sipper, a Barleywine brewed with lemons, hibiscus, cranberry, cherry, and cocoa nibs. Its aroma is quite rich and generically fruity, with oak, ethanol, and cocoa coming through. Ethanol becomes more apparent as it warms, and the fruitiness becomes overripe. It pours penny-copper... Read More

Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA

Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA

Connecticut
United States
Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Description 

Boy, oh boy, we’ve created one hazy juicy IPA! Hay-Z-Boy is a 7% cloudy, golden IPA that’s packed with tropical fruit, citrus and earthy aromas – and a subtle sweetness and bitterness that’s sure to satisfy in every sip! Perfect for those lazy, hazy, crazy days when you need to kick back — and go a little hazy! *contains lactose.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Hops: 
Simcoe, Cascade, Citra

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Hay-Z-Boy Hazy Juicy IPA by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as a Hazy IPA (also known as a New England IPA) via BJCP Category 21C. Hazy IPA is a newly-added style to the BJCP Guidelines, but the style has been pretty well defined for almost a decade. For the unitiated, this style punches up hop... 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

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