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
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Jim Koebel
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
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
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
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
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Last Snow is a limited release porter with special flavorings, judged as BJCP Category 30C, Winter Seasonal Beer.
Coconut, vanilla, and coffee-and-cream are the aromas here, in decreasing order of strength. The coffee-and-cream aspect is especially nice, and would have been adequate all... Read More
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
Appearance:
3 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Ramblin' Rubus by Revelry Brewing was judged as a Wild Specialty Beer (BJCP Category 28C).
The aroma is very fruity with noticeable raspberry. It also has a nice level of funk and sourness in the background. Flavor is also fruity, and quite sweet. It is tart with no hops. This beer has a medium... Read More