Shiner Black opens with an intense dark chocolate nose and hints of coffee and toast. Also in the aroma, malt dominates the the faint floral hops. No esters are present -- as expected with a cleanly fermented lager. It pours obsidian in color, but the moderately sized light brown head is... Read More
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Michael Bury
Beer & Mead Judge
Mike Bury is an award winning homebrewer and meadmaker for over a decade, BJCP Grand Master III judge with mead certification, and former President of the Stoney Creek Homebrewers. As a chemist, he enjoys that complex chemistry that occurs in fermented beverages during both the production and consumption phases. Forever in the pursuit of great beer and mead, he doesn’t allow the trappings of particular styles to ruin his experience. While in his spare time, he enjoys landscaping, woodworking, and most home remodeling projects.
My reviews
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
17 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Consolation Prize opens with an overall restrained aroma with a balance of caramel, grapefruit, and generic herbaceous and floral notes. Although the aroma leaves a bit to be desired for a double IPA, the appearance is spot on. The light amber beer is only partially hazy and sits beneath a... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Fu ManBrew by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as a Witbier (2015 BJCP Category 24A) with the subtle twist of the added ginger in addition to the typical citrus peel and/or coriander.
Prominent ginger alongside floral hops will greet your nose in the beginning. As the beer begins... Read More
Appearance:
3 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Citras Maximus India Pale Lager by Gate City Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an IPL, India Pale Lager. Currently, there’s no associated BJCP style number for this sub-category of beers. The style is generally accepted as a hoppy version of a German Pilsner with a clean, lager-like... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Double Impressionist by Olde Mother Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Double IPA (2015 BJCP Category 22A). A vigorous pour provided a hazy, solid amber beer underneath a moderate stand of persistent ivory foam.
The nose is intensely overripe tropical fruit such as a mango, papaya and a... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
ALT 51 by Low Road Brewing is being evaluated as a Altbier (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 7B). It poured a deep amber color with garnet highlights that shone brightly due to the brilliant clarity.
The nose displays a malty richness that stops short of doppelbock: moderate toast,... Read More