This Amber Ale has a sweet, rich caramel aroma supported by a lightly grainy and dusty malt undertone. True to style, it features a clear, amber color with a low, off-white head that dissipates after only a few moments. This beer's flavor contains caramel and toasted malts, cherry and red apple... Read More
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Jim Koebel
Grand Master Beer Judge
Jim is a Grand Master beer judge and former Associate Exam Director for the Beer Judge Certification Program. He began enjoying good beer in the mid aughts and started homebrewing shortly thereafter. Regardless of style, Jim is always on the lookout for breweries that are good at what they do.
My reviews
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Grisette Blance Bio is a Witbier, BJCP Category 24A. It pours hazy and deep gold in color, with solid white head. Coriander, orange peel, and citrus fruit are the noticeable aromas and together create a lightly sweet smelling character.
This beer's flavor is spicy throughout, which is... Read More
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Two of Tarts by Upland Brewing Co. is a Gose, judged as BJCP Category 27, Historical Beer. Fresh tropical fruit makes up the aroma of this beer, with notes of passion fruit and grapefruit. It smells lightly acidic and has a sharp quality. This beer pours a hazy yellow color, with a low, fizzy... Read More
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Shannon Irish Coffee Cream Ale by Shannon Brewing Co. was judged a Cream Ale with lactose, aged on fresh coffee beans, judged as BJCP Category 30A, Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer.
This beer's aroma is dominated by a mild roast coffee character, with light sweetness underneath. It is clean... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
This clear, pale orange IPA is All-American. The aroma is an initial burst of citrus hops, consisting of lemon, orange, mango, and grapefruit. A light piney note emerges as it warms. The fermentation character in both aroma and flavor is very clean and neutral. The malt is similarly clean, but... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Euphonia Pilsner by New Realm Brewing was judged as BJCP Category 5.D German Pils. This beer has cracker-like and bready malt aromas, which are a giveaway for a high proportion of pilsner malt and true to style. There is also a low spicy, peppery hop aroma. The hops could be a noble variety or... Read More