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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

Call Me Ginger

Call Me Ginger by Mother Earth Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Evaluated as a BJCP2015 style Fruit And Spice beer (29B).  Pours an almost clear very light yellowish gold with a big poofy white head of small bubbles that slowly fades to a quarter inch layer, leaving some Belgian lace on the glass. The aroma comes across with medium low ginger and medium low... Read More

Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Maple Barrel Aged Smoked Porter by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as a BJCP style 33B (Specialty Wood Aged Beer) with underlying style 32B (Specialty Smoked Beer) and a base style of American Porter (style 20A). Not too complicated, right? This beer pours an opaque very deep brown with a small... Read More

Unfiltered Wheat Beer

Boulevard Brewing Unfiltered Wheat beer
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pours with a very inviting cloudy yellowish color and a large white poofy head. The aroma is of bready wheat with a touch of bread crust and a pleasant grainy character.  Some background notes of river rock minerality, fresh hay, and a bit of fresh ground black pepper.

The flavor echoes... Read More

Jammy Pale

Jammy Pale

Oregon
United States
Jammy Pale, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

Did someone say Jammy? pFriem Jammy pale is rife with aromas of marionberries, strawberry preserves and peach, and round notes of cantaloupe, blueberries, and lemon balm. It finishes juicy, jammy, and fruity. We’re Jammin’!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4%
IBUs: 
32
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Rahr Pale Malt, Thomas Fawcett Malted Oats, Flaked Oats
Hops: 
Chinook, El Dorado, Mosaic, Callista

 

 


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

Judge's Review: 93 Rating - Jammy Pale by pFriem Family Brewers was evaluated as BJCP2015 18B American Pale Ale. Pours a slight hazy yellowish deep straw with a medium-large white head of tiny, small and medium bubbles that break down but leave Belgian lace and a small persistent head. The aroma... Read More

Upslope Imperial IPA

Upslope Beer Imperial IPA
Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This Double IPA pours a slightly hazy, deep gold with a moderate head of persistent, tiny, cream-colored bubbles – looks very inviting! The first sniff is a delicious combination of bread crusts, crackers, grapefruit and tangerine, with a background of honeydew melon with more pine tree notes as... Read More

Valley of Gold

Valley of Gold

Georgia
United States
Valley of Gold, Wild Heaven Beers
Description 

Wild Heaven designed Valley of Gold as an homage to one of the greatest beers ever brewed. This Belgian Pale boasts a cloud-like head that rests on a straw-gold body. In the old-world tradition, it is dry-hopped with whole cone Crystal hops for a particularly vibrant and expressive hop profile. Each bottle and keg undergo a secondary fermentation with Brettanomyces brux, which adds layers of complexity and a farmhouse quality that makes this beer intricate and amazing.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5
IBUs: 
12
Served at: 
45 - 55ºF
Malts: 
German Pils, Belgian Aromatic
Hops: 
Crystal

 

 


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Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Valley Of Gold by Wild Heaven Beer was evaluated as BJCP 2021 style 24A, Belgian Pale Ale. The beer pours a slightly hazy medium gold (a bit light and a bit hazy for style) with a large head of small and medium ivory-colored bubbles that fades to a persistent layer of tiny-bubbled foam. The... Read More

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