Rancho Lager by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as #5C (German Helles Exportbier) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The aroma of this beer revealed a wonderful malt sweetness and subtle hints of honey with negligible hop aroma (okay for style). The pour revealed a straw-colored hue with very... 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:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
S'mores Imperial Pastry Stout by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is an Imperial Stout that falls under #20C of the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a pitch black beer that had a very nice tan head. The carbonation was light and had a nice lacing to the side of the glass. The aroma of this... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
This beer had a really nice, clear copper color and a large, foamy head. My first sniff of the beer exposed a nice malty sweetness and not much hop presence – something that I was expecting from a Double IPA. Upon the first sip, the beer again had a nice malt sweetness and a very nice caramel/... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Timmermans Framboise by Brouwerij Timmermans was judged as a Fruit Lambic (style #23D) per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
The pour of this beer revealed a beautiful rosy hue with very nice carbonation and good head retention. Rich, wonderful raspberry and strawberry aromas were clearly ... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
The initial aroma of this beer was hoppy floral notes – very typical of this style. The color featured a light straw hue along with light carbonation. The flavor had a nice malt sweetness balanced with some hop bitterness, but I felt that the hop bitterness was lacking for this style. To put it... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as Style 33B (Specialty Wood Aged Beer) per the 2021 BJCP Beer Guidelines.
The beer poured a dark, rich black hue that had a hint of a tan carbonated foam. The aroma had a very strong and wonderful presence of... Read More