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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

Batch 5000

Batch 5000 Triple IPA Short's Brewing Beer
Judges Rating:
75
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
5 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

The beer pours a beautiful amber color with a strong orange hue with an off-white head that is long-lasting. It has a light haze that is appropriate for a Triple IPA. The initial aroma is a mixture of tropical fruit and mixed citrus that quickly gives way to an aggressive spicy alcohol that... Read More

Ube Hazy IPA

Ube Hazy IPA

UbeHazy IPA, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

This hazy IPA stuffed with hops, is slightly sweet, nutty and earthly with decadent pastry-like characteristic notes of vanilla and coconut.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Weyermann CaraFoam,Rahr Two-Row, Rahr Wheat SuperSack, Crisp Dextrin Malt, Simpson Simpson Golden Naked Oats, Grain Millers Flaked Barley
Hops: 
Citra YCH 2021, Mosaic YCH 2022

 

 


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

Ube Hazy IPA by Garage Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) due to the presence of Ube (a purple yam that hails from the Philippines) with the base style of Hazy IPA (21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.... Read More

Harvest Apple

Harvest Apple

Colorado
United States
Big B’s Harvest Apple Semi-Sweet Hard Cider
Description 

Big B’s Harvest Apple Semi-Sweet Hard Cider is hand crafted using a perfect blend of local apples.  It’s a semi-sweet hard cider and has a bold and refreshing apple taste.

Available in 12oz cans, 22oz bottles 1/2, ¼, and 1/6 bbl k

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This cider pours medium straw and is brilliantly clear, with champagne like bubbles that rise from the glass.  It has a prominent fresh and lightly bruised apple aroma followed by a spicy, cinnamon background note and a light acidity. The apple character is also prominent in the flavor with a... Read More

Dry-Hopped CENSORED

Dry-Hopped CENSORED by Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Dry Hopped CENSORED from Lagunitas Brewing is being evaluated as an American Amber Ale (Category 19A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours an inviting light copper color with brilliant clarity, and an off-white head that persists throughout the entire glass. The aroma... Read More

Drupes E Daisy

Drupes E Daisy, Peter B's Brewpub
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Drupes E. Daisy by Peter B's Brewpub is being evaluated as a Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Drupes E. Daisy pours a deep brown with a reddish hue and virtually no head, which is not unexpected in this style of beer. Moderate mixed dark... Read More

Kindling

Kindling

Colorado
United States
Kindling, Odell Brewing Co.
Description 

Brewed with premium malts, Kindling boasts bright citrus and peach aromas with a crisp and refreshing finish. Kindling is the official spokes-beer of our Charitable Giving Program. We aim to support our non-profit partners who ignite conversations, build communities and amplify voices. Powered by our commitment to donate 1% of revenue from all of our beers.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
8

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Kindling Golden Ale by Odell Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours a hazy bright gold with a fine, white head that lingers for a short time. The aroma features a moderately bready, grainy malt character with a... Read More

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