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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

Tremor California Citrus Wheat

Tremor California Citrus Wheat

California
United States
Tremor California Citrus Wheat, Seismic Brewing Co.
Description 

THE California Citrus Wheat Beer:
We are delighted to share our vibrant, effervescent beer, made with whole organic California lemons, west coast hops, and 100% local organic golden wheat and barley.
Water, organic Admiral Maiden Voyage malted barley, organic Admiral Yolo Gold malted wheat, organic Admiral Chit malted barley, organic Eureka! hops, organic whole California lemon puree.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
15
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Organic Admiral Maltings Maiden Voyage malted barley, organic Admiral Yolo Gold malted wheat, organic Admiral chit malted barley
Hops: 
Organic Eureka

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Tremor California Citrus Wheat by Seismic Brewing Co. was evaluated as a BJCP 2021 Category, 29A Fruit Beer with the underlying style of Category 1D American Wheat Beer.

The beer pours with a large white head of tiny bubbles, which is persistent. There is a slight haziness (common for... Read More

Chipotle Ale

Rogue beer Chipotle Ale
Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Lots of toasty bread crusts, a light smoky character and a bunch of nuttiness presents itself in the aroma. Almost brilliantly clear and a beautiful deep amber with a nice large beige head that is persistent and leaves some lace. More black pepper and spicy notes in the aroma. The taste echoes... Read More

Apfelwein Kirsch

Apfelwein Kirsch

Apfelwein Kirsch, Bembel With Care
Description 

Seductive and Delicious! A sensual combination of apple and cherry: pure cider meets cherry nectar made from direct juice. A fruity-sweet mixed cider drink. Without artificial flavorings and sweeteners.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.2%
Served at: 
40 - 50º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Apfelwein Kirsch by Bembel with Care was evaluated as style C2B, Cider With Other Fruit, per the 2015 BJCP Cider guidelines.

The cider pours a very clear deep amber with a slight reddish tint and a small head of tiny white bubbles that quickly fades to a small ring. The aroma has moderate... Read More

Pistolero Porter

Pistolero Porter by Payette Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Pours an almost clear deep mahogany brown and a large tan head of tiny bubbles - very visually appealing. The head hangs around for a while leaving a bit of Belgian lace. All kinds of things going on in the aroma here - it's bready, a bit grainy, there are black raisins and toffee with some... Read More

Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Evaluated as a BJCP2015 Style 29A (Fruit Beer), with the underlying style of 'Black Ale' for which BJCP2015 doesn't have a category, but it sounds like American Black Ale (Style 72 in the GABF2017 guidelines).  The beer pours a deep ruby red tinted dark mahogany with a huge poofy head of tiny... Read More

Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

22nd Anniversary Imperial IPA by Coronado Brewing Co. was evaluated as a BJCP 2015 22A (Double IPA). Pours a very hazy yellowish light gold with a large poofy white head of tiny bubbles that sticks around for a while and slowly fades. The initial aroma is tropical fruit (passion fruit and... Read More

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