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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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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

Excelsior Ground Control

Excelsior Ground Control

Excelsior Ground Control, Schilling Hard Cider
Description 

Scientifically crafted for those looking to stay grounded while enjoying their intergalactic space adventure. This cider is a blend of fresh-pressed cider apples and tart cherry juice with no artificial flavoring or added sugar. The mission: to blast off while maintaining full control. Full flavor, full fun!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
0.0%
Served at: 
40 - 50º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Excelsior Ground Control by Schilling Hard Cider was evaluated as Style C2B, Cider with Other Fruit, per the BJCP 2015 Cider Style Guidelines. This cider is also non-alcoholic. 

The cider pours an almost clear light garnet amber with very little head (as expected) and leaves a small... Read More

Bock Bock

Shmaltz Brewing Bock Bock beer
Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Pours a slightly hazy reddish light copper with a medium-sized, ivory head of small bubbles that fades slowly. Complex aromas include caramel, nutty, golden raisins, rich toasty and toffee malt with low floral hops. Moderate alcohol presence with slight fusel higher alcohols, a touch of molasses... Read More

Boo Koo

Boo Koo

California
United States
Boo Koo Mother Earth Brew Co.
Description 

In a sea of offerings, our most popular IPA stands out as one of the finest examples of a West Coast-style beer: Bursting with flavor and aroma, finished dry, and most importantly hop-forward.

This beer is teeming with fruit and pine notes, and its light gold to blonde color make it drink like a session beer.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.50%
IBUs: 
57.5
Served at: 
45_ - 50_
Malts: 
Pale 2-Row, Flaked Wheat, Caarahell
Hops: 
Warrior, El Dorado, Mosaic, Simcoe

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Evaluated as BJCP2015 style 21A (American IPA).  Pours a clear deep gold with a moderate size ivory head of small and medium bubbles.  The head dissipates fairly quickly fading to a thin layer of bubbles atop the beer.  Bubbles continue to rise fairly fast.  A light fresh baked bread greets the... Read More

Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Chrono 003 // Strawberry El Dorado by Able Seedhouse and Brewery is being evaluated as a BJCP 2015 Fruit Beer (style 29) with a base style of Berliner Weisse (23A) - commonly called a Florida Weisse in Florida, but the description also sounds like a Catharina Sour (new BJCP2015 style X4).

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