This beer starts off with a surprisingly fruity aroma – in addition to the pine, lemon, and floral hop aromas that are typical of many Double IPAs, there was also a strong pear and peach presence that was both unexpected and enticing. The malt aroma bordered on caramel, but was (appropriately)... Read More
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Jessica Sullivan
Beer and Cider Judge
Jess is a BJCP National ranked beer judge, award winning cider maker, and Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Jess studies how children (and adults!) use language (e.g., words) to describe their perceptual experiences (e.g., the things we see, smell, and taste). Judging beers, ciders, and meads allows her to combine her love of fermentation with her research interests -- Jess loves the challenge of using the precision of language to represent the complicated and intense experience of tasting, smelling, and seeing a brew.
My reviews
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Truth by Rhinegeist Brewery is being judged as an American IPA (21A) according to the BJCP's 2015 style guidelines.
The aroma of this beer is truly remarkable. I was struck by the smell of honey (with a low sweetness), pine, apricot, black pepper and orange rind with low levels of ... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Upland Wheat Ale is being evaluated as a Belgian Witbier (BJCP 2015 category 24A).
The aroma for this beer was enrapturing -- coriander, orange peel, clove, banana, and a honey-like wheat character dominated. There was a slight near-cinammon wheat spice, along with a restrained tartness... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Pool Party Pilsner by Land-Grant Brewing Co. was judged as an American Pilsner (BJCP Category 2C).
The aroma of this beer was enticing: low graininess, followed by a delicious peppery bite. There were evident but low lager fermentations characteristics, with a faint sweetness in the... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Upland Petal to the Kettle Ale is a slightly sour ale with hibiscus, rose, and strawberry additions; it is being evaluated against category 29B: Fruit and Spice Beer (the fruit is the strawberry; the spice is the flower components).
Critically, core criteria for this style include a... Read More
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
16 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
11 / 20
Altered Beast IPA by Southern Prohibition Brewing was judged as an American IPA (category 21a).
The aroma is dominated by a sweetness, with a low lemony hop aroma. The hopping is obviously substantial, and has citrus and pepper notes. The hopping isn't quite in balance with the sweetness... Read More