Digital Bath by Belching Beaver Brewing Co. was evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. When tasting this IPA, I was looking for tropical/citrus juicy fruits and resin/needle-like notes from the hops, frothy vanilla/wheat character from the malt, bitterness... Read More
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Tracy Hensley
Beer Judge
Inspired by a seventh-month exploration of beers throughout Europe, followed by a move to Portland, Oregon, Tracy started home brewing to create the most drinkable beers in the world. Tracy currently holds the BJCP distinction of National Beer/Mead Judge and is the Assistant Representative of the Mountain/Northwest Region serving the Pacific Northwest. In addition to home brewing, administering and grading BJCP exams, judging and running competitions, she also brews beers for the Rogue Eastside Pub and Pilot Brewery with Green Dragon Brewers in Portland.
My reviews
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
The aroma begins with rich, milk chocolate, ground cinnamon, warm iron and warm raisin oatmeal cookie characteristics, then it warms to show low-roasted game on a charcoal fire and balsamic vinegar.
A medium-brown head with mostly fine foam quickly falls but clings to the sides of the... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Aromas of pine, resin, clean grapefruit pith, fresh white bread, lemon juice and low yellow iris. A creamy, white, frothy head persists and clings to the sides of the glass with this brilliantly clear, light amber-colorered beer. Flavors of strong, clean pine resin, pineapple, white pastry flour... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Pfungstadter Schwarzbier is a Schwarzbier, and was evaluated as a Schwarzbier (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Category 8B) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style, the main characteristics should be smooth roasted malt with moderate hop bitterness. Pfungstadter... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Buffalo Bill's Original Pumpkin Ale by Buffalo Bill's Brewery was evaluated as an Autumn Seasonal Beer (Category 30B) from the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The goal is to evoke a harvest-themed dish balancing spice and other adjuncts with malt – with the possibility for restrained hop and alcohol... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
The first aromas that swell out of my glass are of chocolate syrup, Mexican vanilla bean pith and warming alcohol. As the beer warms. the aroma evolves into dried black figs, warm, gooey brownies, dark roasted coffee beans, warm, fresh-cut white oak, and fresh soy sauce. Opaque with a brown-... Read More