Session Saison by Seedstock Brewery falls under the category of 25B Saison according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a light brown hue and not a golden nor straw-colored one typical of the style. The aroma of this beer had nice, spicy, floral notes along with some fruity esters... Read More
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Richard Wong
Beer Judge
Richard currently holds the distinction of National Judge and has been a BJCP member since 1996. As well, he has been a homebrewer for more than 15 years. He enjoys visiting new brewpubs and breweries and is always on the lookout for new beers. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
My reviews
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
The beer had hints of roasty notes of coffee and no hop presence along with a very dark brown/black color with very little carbonation. The beer had light roasted malts that had subtle hints of coffee-like flavors along with bittering hops. I get a subtle hint of lactose, though not as much as a... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
DDH Deftones Phantom Bride Hazy IPA by Belching Beaver Brewery was judged as #21C ( Hazy IPA ) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.
The pour revealed a beautiful light straw color that had very nice clarity with a touch of chill haze. The carbonation was outstanding, and it had a nice... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
5 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
The beer had a very nice malty aroma that was somewhat grainy with slight fruitiness compounded with a golden straw color and low carbonation. The flavor was well balanced between the low malt and hop profile. Both of these aspects should be at a minimum for the style, and they were. The body... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Kickflipper West Coast IPA by New Realm Brewing was judged as a Style 21A, American IPA, according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
The pour revealed a yellow hue that had good carbonation with a little bit of chill haze in appearance. The aroma had citrusy notes that were very... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
This Full Sail Brewing Company's beer was judged as International Pale Lager (BJCP 2A).
The pour for this beer revealed a wonderful straw colored hue with very good clarity and carbonation. The aroma had hints of corn and no hops (okay for style). The flavor exemplified this beer style. ... Read More