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Randy Scorby

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Beer & Mead Judge

Randy Scorby began his search for great beer decades ago and he has been home brewing since 2006. He is currently the Assistant BJCP Continuing Education Director as well as a Grand Master IV Beer Judge, Mead Judge and Cider Judge.  He was also the 2011 National Homebrewer of the Year.  He has traveled to many locations worldwide in search of the perfect beer, including Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Austria and the Czech Republic.

My reviews

Judges Rating:
82
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Four Seasons of Mother Earth Winter Ale by Mother Earth Brewing Company is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This is a bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with brown sugar and peanut butter essence. The peanut butter dominates... Read More

Pinot Fresa

Pinot Fresa, Angel City Brewery
Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pinot Fresa from Angel City Brewery is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Pinot Fresa is a golden ale aged in pinot noir barrels with strawberries added. The strawberries are evident in the aroma as a soft, candied strawberry ... Read More

Sweet Leaf IPA

Sweet Leaf IPA

Pennsylvania
United States
Sweet Leaf IPA, Iron Hill Brewery
Description 

Brewed with whole leaf hops and far out vibes, this beer is a happening of peace, love, and flavor. Take in its earthy hops. Tune into the subtle undertones of grapefruit, pine, and tropical fruit that keep things grooving. Dust off those lava lamps, drop the needle on some vintage vinyl, and just let the experience of this beer roll over you, man.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.2%
IBUs: 
65

 

 


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Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Sweet Leaf IPA by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Sweet Leaf IPA pours light amber with a touch of haze that is appropriate in an American IPA and a fine, white head that persists throughout. The... Read More

Double Liberty IPA

Double Liberty IPA
Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

The aroma greets you with a prominent spicy alcohol character and significant stone fruit esters of peach and apricot. As the beer warms, a light floral hop aroma fights through the esters with a light bready caramel maltiness. The aggressive hop bitterness helps to balance the moderately sweet... Read More

Mango Margarita Gose

Mango Margarita Gose

Louisiana
United States
Mango Margarita Gose, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

This 5% ABV Gose is fresh-squeezed lemon lime with a salted rim on the front with a nice hint of mango on the back end. This baby oozes margarita on the rocks!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Mango Margarita Gose by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (Category 28C) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours a cloudy orange color and looks like a glass of mango juice that sports a thin, white head. The aroma features a prominent tart... Read More

Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

The aroma greets the drinker with moderate pumpkin pie spices of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg that dominate. The stout characteristics take a backseat to the spices with a suggestion of coffee, chocolate and very light bready base malt. The spice character increases in intensity in the flavor and... Read More

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