Santa's Berries by Low Road Brewing was judged as a Wild Specialty Beer under the BJCP category of 28C. The aroma of this beer had nice hints of cranberry and subtle strawberry along with citric acidity. The pour revealed a very nice "sunset" hue of slight orange and red that was very hazy and... 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:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
We were off to a great start when I sniffed aromas of slight roastiness and a very strong bourbon presence. The beer poured pitch black with a nice tan head with moderate carbonation. Rich, complex flavors of bourbon barrel jumped out on the first sip from the oak rye whiskey barrels this beer... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
7 / 20
Agave Wheat Hef by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as Style 1D (American Wheat Ale) according to the 2021 BJCP Beer Guideline. The beer's pour revealed a hazy, cloudy, foamy head that had hints of a straw hue. Small, carbonated bubbles with very good carbonation and head retention were left atop... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
With Oktoberfest just around the corner this beer was a nice addition. The beer had the color of light brown that was very clear and translucent. The aroma of this beer includes lightly roasted malts that had hints of sweetness and no hop aromas ( okay for style ). The roasted malts balanced... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
This beer is a winter ale titled, "Jubelale" that falls under the category of BJCP #30A (Spice, Herb or Vegetable) category. The aroma of this beer had hints of coffee and malt sweetness only. The pour revealed a dark brown color along with a nice carbonation. The flavor of this beer revealed a... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Crush by Reuben's Brews was judged as (21A) American IPA under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. It is considered as a Hazy IPA. The hazy moniker, style and trend these days is simply a beer that is unfiltered. Most beers are filtered accordingly, except wheat beers that include Hefeweizen and Belgian... Read More