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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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Euphonia Pilsner

Euphonia Pilsner

Georgia
United States
Euphonia Pilsner, New Realm Brewing
Description 

This golden, german-style pilsner combines tradition with modern hopping techniques for a nice floral hop character. Brewed with German pilsner malt, Euphonia's hops are added late to provide a soft bitterness and vibrant hop aroma.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
40
Malts: 
German Pilsner Malt
Hops: 
Hersbrucker, Huell Melon, Saphir, Sterling

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Euphonia Pilsner by New Realm Brewing was judged as BJCP Category 5.D German Pils. This beer has cracker-like and bready malt aromas, which are a giveaway for a high proportion of pilsner malt and true to style. There is also a low spicy, peppery hop aroma. The hops could be a noble variety or... Read More

Over The Edge

Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This American IPA begins with classic piney and grassy hop aromas, which are predominant. Underneath is a very low, clean maltiness, followed by citrus fruit, peach, and red apple. When it warms, there is a soft pils-like aroma and spiciness, reminiscent of a Belgian Blond. This beer pours a... Read More

Peaches 'n Orange Creamsicle

Peaches 'n Orange Creamsicle

California
USA
Peaches 'n Orange Creamsicle, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This perfect peachy orange Hefeweizen is delicious and will remind you of summer sunny days on the porch.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Two-Row, Rahr Wheat, Weyermann Acidulated
Hops: 
German Magnum, Mt. Hood

 

 


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Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Peaches n' Orange Creamsicle by Garage Brewing Co. is a Hefeweizen-style beer brewed with natural peach and orange flavors, judged as a BJCP Category 29A. Fruit Beer.

In Fruit Beer examples, fruit additions should add character and complexity to the base beer style (in this case,... Read More

Highland IPA

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

This straightforward, old-school American IPA contains citrus and piney hop aromas. It pours a clear gold color with a solid white head. Hops dominate the taste, with pine and resin flavors leading the charge. Malt provides a solid backbone, but is otherwise neutral in flavor. This beer is... Read More

DeuS Brut des Flandres

DeuS Brut des Flanders
Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

DeuS Brut des Flanders is a Belgian Golden Strong Ale, BJCP Style 25C. This beer's aroma is a mixture of ethanol, lavender, fruity, peppery, and sweet.  It pours a very clear, golden color with effervescent carbonation. In a chalice, the head dissipated immediately (like cola), but in a snifter... Read More

Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Bastogne Ardenne Saison by Brasserie de Bastogne is a Saison refermented with Brettanomyces, judged as BJCP Category 25B. This beer has a restrained, fruity aroma consisting of peach and pear. It is complemented by an equally mild Brett aroma and spicy hop character. After it warms, the aroma... Read More

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