Craft Beer

Les Intenables “Dry Barley W. (2020)” Red Burgundy Barrel-Aged Barleywine

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Name: Dry Barley W. (2020) Brewer: Les Intenables (France) Style: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Base Style: English Barleywine) ABV: 12.5% Review Year: 2021 Dry Barley W. is a barleywine brewed by Les Intenables (Mundolsheim, France) and was aged for 12 months in Bourgogne Rouge (Pinot Noir) barrels. STYLE GUIDELINES This beer is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer …

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H.K. Lovecraft “Space Rock” Rauchbier

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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 …

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Whistling Sisters x Small Gods “Mother, Maiden, Crone” Belgian Tripel

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Name: Mother, Maiden, Crone Brewer: Whistling Sisters Beer Co., Small Gods Brewing (New Zealand) Style: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable (SHV Beer) (Base Style: Belgian Tripel) ABV: 8.0% Review Year: 2021 Whistling Sisters Beer Co. and Small Gods Brewing from New Zealand teamed up to create Mother, Maiden, Crone, a Belgian Tripel amplified with white, black, and …

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Small Gods x Maltkult/Thief “The Fall” Belgian Dubbel

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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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Into the Uchu-Verse

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Venturing into the Uchu-Verse to explore the exciting frontier of Uchu Brewing’s Triple IPAs taught us that limitless possibilities exist in this universe of highly potent IPAs. Uchu Brewing: A Crossing of Two Paths Uchu Brewing is a space-themed craft brewery from Hokuto City established by two Japanese beer visionaries Masahiro Kusunose and Rumiko Suzuki …

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The Alchemist “Focal Banger” American IPA

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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 …

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The Alchemist “Heady Topper” Double IPA

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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 …

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The Marc’s & Tony “Christmas Ale” English Pale Ale

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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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Garden Path Fermentation “The Gentle Hint of Smoke” Lichtenhainer

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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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Métaphore “Rushing Out in the Rain” Mixed-Fermentation Grisette w/ Riesling Grapes and Honey

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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 …

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