Name: Black Beauty Brewer: The Marc’s & Tony Brewing Co. (Philippines) Style: Czech Dark Lager ABV: 6% Review Year: 2021 Black Beauty was one of the Christmas offerings from Tony Sindayen of The Marc’s & Tony Brewing Co. (Antipolo City, Philippines). This is his take on the Czech lager style that was first documented in 1499. STYLE GUIDELINES This …
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Name: Space Rock Brewer: H.K. Lovecraft (Hong Kong) Style: Rauchbier ABV: 5.5% Review Year: 2021 Space Rock is a Rauchbier from H.K. Lovecraft (Hong Kong). This interpretation of the classic lager style from Bamberg is based on a recipe that brought together beech-fired and softly charred barley. STYLE GUIDELINES This beer is being evaluated as a Rauchbier (6B) in the context of …
Name: Event Horizon 2021 Brewer: Shapeshifter Brewing Company (Australia) Style: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Base Style: Imperial Stout) ABV: 11.5% Review Year: 2021 Event Horizon 2021 is an Imperial Stout brewed by Shapeshifter Brewing Company (Adelaide, Australia) aged in selected American oak ex-red wine barrels, which held the Fortis single malt whisky of Starward Distillery in Melbourne. STYLE GUIDELINES …
Name: The Fall Brewer: Small Gods Brewing, Maltkult/Thief (New Zealand) Style: Fruit Beer (Base Style: Belgian Dubbel) ABV: 8.1% Review Year: 2021 The Fall by Small Gods Brewing and Maltkult/Thief (New Zealand) is a modern take on the classic Belgian Dubbel. Copious amounts of dried fig were used to reinforce the natural and rich fruit character …
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Name: Focal Banger Brewer: The Alchemist Style: New England IPA ABV: 7% Review Year: 2021 Focal Banger is an “American IPA” brewed by The Alchemist from Vermont. This unfiltered IPA was brewed using Citra and Mosaic hops together with the brewery’s favorite British malts. STYLE GUIDELINES This beer is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA: New England IPA …
Name: Heady Topper Brewer: The Alchemist Style: Specialty IPA: New England IPA ABV: 8% Review Year: 2021 Heady Topper is the flagship “Double IPA” of The Alchemist. First brewed in 2003, this iconic beer features a proprietary blend of six hops, each imparting its own unique flavor and aroma. STYLE GUIDELINES This beer is being evaluated as a Specialty …
Name: Christmas Ale Brewer: The Marc’s & Tony Brewing Co. (Philippines) Style: Strong Bitter ABV: 6% Review Year: 2021 Christmas Ale is an English Pale Ale brewed by Tony Sindayen of The Marc’s & Tony Brewing Co. (Antipolo City, Philippines) just in time for the Holiday festivities. STYLE GUIDELINES This beer is being evaluated as a Strong Bitter (11C) …
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Name: The Gentle Hint of Smoke Brewer: Garden Path Fermentation (United States) Style: Historical Beer: Lichtenhainer ABV: 4.2% Review Year: 2021 The Gentle Hint of Smoke is a Lichtenhainer-inspired native yeast ale brewed with maple-smoked barley and native Garryana oak-smoked barley, conditioned with local blackberry honey. This is a take on the historical German wheat beer style …
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Name: Rushing Out in the Rain Brewer: Métaphore (Czech Republic) Style: Wild Specialty Beer (Base Style: Saison) ABV: 4.1% Review Year: 2021 Rushing Out in the Rain is a mixed fermentation grisette brewed with Saaz, Mandarina hops, Riesling Grapes, and honey. This beer was brewed by Jiri Sladek of Métaphore (Czech Republic) as part of his continuous …
Name: Bright Idea Brewer: Curriculum Brewing (Philippines) Style: Specialty IPA: New England IPA ABV: 6.1% Review Year: 2021 Bright Idea is an “Oat Cream IPA” from Jeff Phillips of Curriculum Brewing from Manila, Philippines. Aside from lactose and oats, this beer also features Sabro and Ekuanot hops. STYLE GUIDELINES This beer is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA: New England …