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Randy Scorby

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Beer & Mead Judge

Randy Scorby began his search for great beer decades ago and he has been home brewing since 2006. He is currently the Assistant BJCP Continuing Education Director as well as a Grand Master IV Beer Judge, Mead Judge and Cider Judge.  He was also the 2011 National Homebrewer of the Year.  He has traveled to many locations worldwide in search of the perfect beer, including Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Austria and the Czech Republic.

My reviews

Pinot Fresa

Pinot Fresa, Angel City Brewery
Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pinot Fresa from Angel City Brewery is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Pinot Fresa is a golden ale aged in pinot noir barrels with strawberries added. The strawberries are evident in the aroma as a soft, candied strawberry ... Read More

Galaxie:503

Galaxie:503, Black Lung Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Galaxie:503 by Black Lung Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Galaxie:503 pours a milky deep yellow with a long-lasting white, rocky head. The aroma is a cornucopia of tropical fruit with a focus on fresh mango and pineapple... Read More

Anchor Steam Beer

Anchor Steam Beer

California
United States
Anchor Steam Beer
Description 

Anchor Steam® Beer derives its unusual name from the 19th century when “steam” was a nickname for beer brewed on the West Coast of America under primitive conditions and without ice. While the origin of the name remains shrouded in mystery, it likely relates to the original practice of fermenting the beer on San Francisco’s rooftops in a cool climate. In lieu of ice, the foggy night air naturally cooled the fermenting beer, creating steam off the warm open pans. Once a nickname for any Californian or West Coast beer brewed under these conditions, today the name “steam” is a trademark of Anchor Brewing and applies only to the singular process and taste of our flagship brand - San Francisco’s original Anchor Steam® Beer. The classic of American brewing tradition since 1896.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%
Malts: 
Two-Row Pale, Caramel
Hops: 
Northern Brewer, Cascade

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer starts with a lightly rich bready malt character that gives way to light toast and caramel as it warms and opens up. As the malt settles down, a woody, earthy hop aroma and light fresh apple ester offer a complementary balance. The flavor also does not disappoint. The bready, toasty... Read More

Planet Juice

Planet Juice

Louisiana
United States
Planet Juice IPA, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

Our new seasonal Juicy Hazy IPA has a major focus on tropicality. Featuring a soft and light body with a firm backbone of Citra and Mosaic for some major citrus tones. We dry-hopped the heck out of it with Pacific Sunrise, a New Zealand hop that provides a huge tropical juicy punch.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
Malts: 
Two-row
Hops: 
Citra Cryo, Mosaic Cryo, Pacific Sunrise

 

 


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Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Planet Juice by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This hazy IPA pours a cloudy gold, with a fine, white head that lingers throughout. The aroma features a prominent mixed tropical fruit hop aroma with a... Read More

Heritage Coffee Brown

Alaskan Beer Heritage Coffee Brown
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

The initial aroma is a prominent cold-brewed medium roast coffee, with light roasted malt, caramel, and a suggestion of herbal hops emerging as it warms. The flavor is more balanced with a moderate coffee character, roasted malt, nuttiness, and a pronounced hop bitterness that lingers through to... Read More

Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA

Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA

California
United States
Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA, 21st Amendment Brewery
Description 

Our Cold IPA is like a crystal clear bluebird day with the anticipation of epic powder and long runs. With a lighter body and fruity new world dry hopping of pinecone, peach, lime peel, and citrus flavors, it delivers a bright hop aroma and a crisp, clean finish leaving you wanting more.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
IBUs: 
65
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Malts: 
Two-Row Pale, Flaked Rice
Hops: 
Columbus, Centennial, Cascade, Mosaic, Chinook

 

 


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

Brew Free! Or Die Cold IPA by 21st Amendment Brewery is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines. 

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