Broad Blade by Shovel Town Brewery is being evaluated as a 20B American Stout. I'm pretty excited about this one, as American Stout is one of my all-time favorite styles of beer.
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Explore The Beer Connoisseur® magazine's database of most recent beer and cider reviews as evaluated by our panel of judges in the Official Review.
Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Elderberry Gose by Lawson’s Finest Liquids is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) per the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Pina Colada Cream Ale by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as a Fruit Beer (29A BJCP 2021) with a base style of Cream Ale (1C). The aroma is unmistakably piña colada-inspired: coconut and pineapple are obvious in the nose.
Reviewed by: John C. Tull
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Raspberry Whip Cream Ale by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as a Fruit Beer (29A BJCP 2021) with a base style of Cream Ale (1C).
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Geräuchert Smoked Helles Lager by Moniker Brewery is a traditional example of the BJCP 32A Classic Style Smoke Beer, as per the 2021 BJCP guidelines, with the base style being a Helles. As such, there is no mistaking... Read More
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
What The F$@! Is A Kilometer Special Bitter by Moniker Brewery is a quaffable rendition of the Best Bitter style. This brew represents the style rather well, but could stand a few tweaks to make it stand out from the... Read More
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
B&W Brew by Social Fox Brewing is a great example of what this style should be.
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Chocolate Factory by Clocktown Brewing Co.is an impressive example of how judicious use of chocolate in a solid base stout recipe can deliver a great marriage of flavors in a complete beer package.
Reviewed by: Joseph Formanek
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Lone Buffalo: Cinnamon Maple Vanilla Barrel Aged Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
Side Bae Double IPA: HBC 472 Cryo Hops by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged as style 21, American IPA, per the 2021 BJCP style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
The 87 by Night Shift Brewing was judged as style 21C, Hazy IPA, per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
Nite Lite by Night Shift Brewing was reviewed as a Category 1A, American Light Lager, per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Dan Martich
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
13 / 20
Big Hazy by Lawson’s Finest Liquids is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Tynt Meadow by Mount Saint Bernard Abbey was reviewed as #26B (Belgian Dubbel) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Orval by Brasserie d'Orval was judged as a #26A (Belgian Single) under the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The pour of this beer had a nice malt sweetness and some esters in the aroma. The pour also revealed a very nice light brown hue with very good... Read More
Reviewed by: Richard Wong
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Westmalle Tripel by Brouwerij Westmalle was judged as a # 26C (Belgian Tripel) under the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.