Rhoobarb
Well-Known Member
Even though I am not a BJCP certified judge, I'm going to give these an overall point rating using the BJCP scale of 1-50, as shown at the bottom of this sheet - just for the hell of it! I'm just wingin' it here with the numbers, so take it with a grain of salt.
Cream Ale
Appearance: Small pffft sound when uncapped. Thin white head which soon dissipated. Low carbonation, which isnt to style. Moderate straw/gold color. Almost completely clear, which is to style!
Aroma: Light corn-like aroma and little else, which is to style.
Flavor: Light flavor, neither hops nor malt predominates. No complexity, diacetyl or fruitiness. Finishes slightly dry with a perceptible corn taste in finish.
Mouthfeel: Light, crisp, smooth mouthfeel. Just right for the style.
Overall Impression: A good, solid CA. Reminds me of the last partial mash cream ale I brewed two years ago!
Rating: 39
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RIPA
Appearance: Small pffft sound when uncapped. Thin white head which soon dissipated. Good carbonation. Nice amber color!
Aroma: Mild hop aroma with malt coming up after. Smells really nice!
Flavor: Wow really citrusy hop bitterness with a bit of tannins up front. Really wakes you up! Malt finish, but the hops stay with you in the aftertaste. Im guessing there are a lot of Cascades at work here. Reminds me of some cask conditioned IPAs Ive had before. I love IPAs, but at first, I wasnt sure if I would have wanted another of these. But as it warmed and as I continued sipping, I changed my mind!
Mouthfeel: Medium mouthfeel nice body, true to style.
Overall Impression: A good example, but Id like to see more hop aroma and a bit less bitterness up front. I know, asking for more hop aroma is tough - I have trouble getting my IPAs to carry their hop aroma for very long. Just seems the aroma decays day by day. I think with a change up in the type or amount of bittering hops and finishing hops or maybe a little different malt addition (may an ounce or two of biscuit malt?) this would really stand out. Definitely a sipping IPA for hop-heads.
Rating: 37
Cream Ale
Appearance: Small pffft sound when uncapped. Thin white head which soon dissipated. Low carbonation, which isnt to style. Moderate straw/gold color. Almost completely clear, which is to style!
Aroma: Light corn-like aroma and little else, which is to style.
Flavor: Light flavor, neither hops nor malt predominates. No complexity, diacetyl or fruitiness. Finishes slightly dry with a perceptible corn taste in finish.
Mouthfeel: Light, crisp, smooth mouthfeel. Just right for the style.
Overall Impression: A good, solid CA. Reminds me of the last partial mash cream ale I brewed two years ago!
Rating: 39
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RIPA
Appearance: Small pffft sound when uncapped. Thin white head which soon dissipated. Good carbonation. Nice amber color!
Aroma: Mild hop aroma with malt coming up after. Smells really nice!
Flavor: Wow really citrusy hop bitterness with a bit of tannins up front. Really wakes you up! Malt finish, but the hops stay with you in the aftertaste. Im guessing there are a lot of Cascades at work here. Reminds me of some cask conditioned IPAs Ive had before. I love IPAs, but at first, I wasnt sure if I would have wanted another of these. But as it warmed and as I continued sipping, I changed my mind!
Mouthfeel: Medium mouthfeel nice body, true to style.
Overall Impression: A good example, but Id like to see more hop aroma and a bit less bitterness up front. I know, asking for more hop aroma is tough - I have trouble getting my IPAs to carry their hop aroma for very long. Just seems the aroma decays day by day. I think with a change up in the type or amount of bittering hops and finishing hops or maybe a little different malt addition (may an ounce or two of biscuit malt?) this would really stand out. Definitely a sipping IPA for hop-heads.
Rating: 37