This beer is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (BJCP category 33B) as a bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Porter. Rich American oak laced with bourbon is intense within the aroma – almost as if you stuck your nose inside a freshly dumped bourbon barrel. The barrel character is so intense... Read More
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Sean Coughlin
Beer Judge
An avid brewer & judge, Sean is a multi-award winning brewer, BJCP National Judge, & Advanced Cicerone®. He dove into the hobby while living in a dry county in Kentucky and grew tired of driving to West Virginia & Ohio to buy beer. He has had the opportunity to brew two Best of Show winning homebrews with professional breweries including a Pro-Am entry to the GABF with F.X. Matt/Saranac Brewing in Utica, NY. As a national beer judge, Sean actively judges throughout the east coast of the United States & Eastern Canada while helping to grade BJCP and Advanced Cicerone® exams. He is a regular judge at the Great American Beer Festival and is passionate about beer education . While he loves all styles, he has a particular love for Belgian and German beer.
My reviews
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Mexican Empire by Arches Brewing is a Vienna Lager (2015 BJCP Category 7A) and is being evaluated as such according to the 2015 BJCP style guidelines.
The initial aroma of this beer is all malt – toasted bread and bread crust are prominent. The malt aroma is straightforward and does a... Read More
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
No Frills Pils by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a German Pils according to the BJCP 2015 guidelines (Category 5D).
The aroma is all malt with a somewhat oxidized character. The papery malt profile is also a bit heavy for the style – lacking the lightness and bread dough... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Tiki Tom Slushie Series: Beermosa by Badger State Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (2015 BJCP Style Guidelines Category 29A) with the considerations of the base style being a Berliner weisse featuring orange.
The aroma of this beer is bright and fruit-forward, featuring... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
An aroma that initially smells of sweet cream and light anise gives way to an earthy, lightly roasted malt profile with hints of chocolate. There is a hint of musk and sweat as it warms and no hop aroma to speak of. The beer is opaque with a tightly packed dark khaki head that lingers. The... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
Lagered Hedonism 01 by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a Czech Pale Lager (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 3A). This beer is the first within their Lagered Hedonism series and sets the bar very high for subsequent beers in that series.
This style calls for light- to moderate bready-... Read More