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Nelson Crowle

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BJCP National Beer/Mead/Cider Judge

Nelson has been judging and rating beers (over 20,000) for 30 years and is always interested in trying beers he hasn’t had before. A homebrewer for 40 years, Nelson has brewed all 154 sub-styles from the BJCP 2021 guidelines, along with historical and extinct beers, to learn more about the beer styles and the thought process of the brewers behind them.  He is active in judging, entering, and running beer competitions and is a BJCP National Judge as well as a BJCP Mead Judge and BJCP Cider Judge.

 

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My reviews

Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Stout by Garage Brewing Co. best fits into the BJCP 2015 Spice/Herb/Vegetable 30A substyle.  It pours a very dark brown with a moderate head of tiny dark tan bubbles that fades quickly - possibly an indication of oil from peanuts.  Initially, the aroma is a big sweet... Read More

HopDevil

Victory Hop Devil
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer pours a beautiful brilliantly clear orange-amber with a big, fluffy, cream-colored head of small bubbles that persists and leaves some Belgian lacing. The aroma of fresh baked bread and bread crusts is just a bit grainy, with grassy and resinous tangerine notes and hints of tropical... Read More

Barrel Aged Brownie Batter Blend #3: Loaded French Toast

Barrel Aged Brownie Batter Blend #3: Loaded French Toast

Georgia
United States
Barrel Aged Brownie Batter Blend #3: Loaded French Toast, Pontoon Brewing
Description 

A decadent treat that is no longer reserved just for breakfast! This Imperial Milk Stout offers a depth of flavor from beginning to end. Barrel aged in BLIS maple syrup barrels, maple rye barrels and rum barrels for 8-28 months, the tannins from the barrels come through to add more richness to the Brownie Batter you have come to love. BLiS Maple Syrup, Tahitian Vanilla, Ceylon Cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted coconut are added to emulate a boozy French toast.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
13.9%
Served at: 
55 - 60º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Barrel Aged Brownie Batter Blend #3: Loaded French Toast by Pontoon Brewing was evaluated as a cross of BJCP 2015 style 31B, Alternative Sugar Beer, and 33A, Wood-Aged Beer, with a base style of 16A, Sweet Stout (Imperial strength). Very complex for sure! Pouring an opaque very deep brown, there... Read More

Victory at Sea

Victory at Sea Ballast Point Beer
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pours almost black as night, but if you put it up to a strong light, it's a beautifully clear reddish, very deep brown. A big tan head of tiny bubbles lasts for a long time and leaves some splotchy Belgian lacing on the sides of the glass. I can smell the coffee from a couple feet away – and... Read More

Classic Hazy Double IPA

Classic Hazy Double IPA

California
USA
Classic Hazy Double IPA, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This hazy double IPA has a huge aroma of intense fruit flavors includes peach, apricot, passion fruit, lemon, melon, and other tropical flavors carry over into an explosion of juicy deliciousness. The bitterness is present but internationally subdued and smooth. Truly Classic!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Weyermann Cara Foam ,Weyermann Munich Type 1, Simpson Premium English Caramalt, Rahr Two Row
Hops: 
Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, Citra

 

 


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Judges Rating:
99
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Classic Hazy Double IPA by Garage Brewing Co. was evaluated as a BJCP style 21C, Hazy IPA, per the 2021 style guidelines. This beer presents with a big poofy head of tiny bubbles that persists atop a beautifully hazy, light golden beer.

There is a big mango tropical aroma up-front and ... Read More

Double Aught

Bear Republic Double Aught Pilsner Beer
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Initial notes of floral noble hops are moderately low and a slightly grassy character is supported by a fairly light malt backbone that is bready with honey-like overtones. This beer pours a slightly hazy, light-yellowish gold color with a small white head of fine bubbles that dissipates quickly... Read More

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