479 of the Best Ambers, Blind-Tasted and Ranked

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New Planet Beer Company Brown Ale (54)

“This rich, dark, and decidedly tasty ale is brewed with coffee and cocoa which lend a complex and roasted flavor profile to balance the brown sugar notes of a typical American Brown Ale.”

Green's IPA (70)

“Made from gluten-free ingredients. An inviting amber-red with full body. Aroma is bold hops with herbal and piney notes; flavor is nutty and firmly bitter with hints of caramel.”

Bard's Tale Beer Company Bard's Gold (70)

“Gluten-free American lager made with sorghum. Taste: Rich and refreshing. Body: Medium. Bitterness: Low (20.5 IBUs). Aroma: Floral. Color: Amber (SRM 11).”

Epic Brewing Glutenator (74)

“We use light-bodied millet, brown rice, sweet potatoes, molasses, and American hops. This beer has aromas of hops and sweet potatoes with a sweet grain flavor and a clean finish.”

F.X. Matt Brewing Company Saranac Pumpkin Ale (79)

“A hearty ale brewed with pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger with a full body and amber color.”

Omission Beer Pale Ale (79)

“Bold and hoppy, Omission Pale is a hops-forward American pale ale, brewed to showcase the Cascade hops profile. Amber in color, Omission Pale’s caramel malt body complements its floral aroma.”

Portland Brewing MacTarnahan's (80)

MacTarnahan’s is a copper-hued amber ale dry-hopped with Cascades from the Northwest. Bright, crisp, and complex.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Winter Stout (81)

“A creamy, full-bodied sweet stout with subtle chocolate and coffee flavors and a well-balanced soft roastiness. Saint Arnold Winter Stout is loosely filtered to preserve a rich mouthfeel.”

Indio Brewing Co Bitter Juice (81)

"99.3% pilsner and .7% Carafa II. Hopped with strata and mosaic."

Brasserie Dunham Saison du Pinacle (81)

“Hoppy farmhouse ale brewed with rye, oats, and wheat and hopped with Australian and American hops. Fresh, lively, and hoppy when young, this beer also benefits from a bit of aging to reveal its _Brettanomyces_ character of farmhouse funk.”

Two Roads Brewing Co Non-Alcoholic American IPA (82)

“A clear amber color, crisp, clean bitterness, and big citrusy hop aroma.”

Glutenberg American Pale Ale (82)

“Most likely the first gluten-free beer in the world that presents such a hopped character, our American Pale Ale is the true flagship of Glutenberg beers. Its citrus and caramel notes, coupled with a mild bitter finish, come together in perfect harmony.”

Samuel Adams / Boston Beer Co American Kriek (82)

“Our take on a Belgian Kriek is aged on Balaton cherries for an intense black cherry character. A rich maltiness and hint of toasted oak balance and mellow the dark red fruit and tart sweetness.”

Otter Creek Brewing Backseat Berner (82)

“Like Oslo, Brewmaster Mike’s 150-pound Bernese mountain dog that adorns the label, Backseat Berner is your everyday companion for life’s adventures. This brew clocks in at 7 percent ABV with 68 IBUs, so load up your buds and partake in this juicy exploration of American hops.”

Revolution Brewing Company Anti-Hero IPA (83)

“An American hops assault for all the ambivalent warriors who get the girl in the end. This iconic ale features a blend of four hops varieties, which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas.”

NoDa True Grit Southeastern IPA (84)

"Brewed with flaked maize, heavily hopped with over eight pounds per barrel of hops."

ONCO Fermentations Rauchbier (84)

“Brewed with imported beechwood-smoked malt from Bamberg, Germany and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops.”

Brasserie de Rochefort Trappistes Rochefort 6 (85)

“Reddish-brown color with amber-gold highlights; soft body leads to earthy flavors and an herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes with a bit caramel. Bottle-conditioned for soft natural carbonation.”

Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen (85)

“An amber beer style developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Oktoberfest.”

American Solera Chase Exotic (85)

"Full of notes of passion fruit, mango, and blueberry bliss."

Moonraker Brewing Co. Captain Mo (85)

“Made with a double dry hop of hand-selected Mosaic and Oregon-grown Cascade. Blueberries and pine all day long. Healthy bitterness.”

Cerebral Brewing Ripping Through Dimensions (85)

“Hopped with Cascade, Strata, Centennial, and Amarillo.”

Black Lung Brewing Company Trampled by Sliders (85)

“Mostly classic American pale ale with thiolized yeast and very punchy Citra, Mosaic, and Motueka hops.”

Commonhouse Aleworks Local Lo Cal IPA (85)

“This low-calorie IPA is herbaceous with notes of pineapple and cantaloupe.”

Foothills Brewing Seeing Double (85)

"Dense blend of base malts; massive additions of Cascade hops and a Chinook dry hopping."

AC Golden Brewing Company Peche (85)

“Our Peche relaxed in experienced oak barrels for nearly a year with several strains of Brettanomyces and various souring organisms. After it aged in the barrels, we added fresh, whole peaches from Palisade, Colorado.”

Rowley Farmhouse Ales Body Isn't Life (85)

“An English-style barleywine brewed with all English malts and hops.”

Great Notion Brewing Ledge Bier (85)

“Made with Saaz and Hallertau hops along with Barke and pilsner malts.”

AleSmith Brewing Co IPA (85)

“Aromas of grapefruit and tangerine lead into an abundance of fresh pine and tropical fruit.”

King Harbor Brewing Co Permanent Vacation (85)

“Wheat ale with pineapple, vanilla, and lactose.”

Epic Brewing Barleywine (85)

“Complex flavors ... raisin, dark bread, and sherry.”

Triptych Brewing Charlie's Fine Barley Wine (85)

“Lots of British malt plus Simcoe and Cascade hops.”

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Production Brewery Moosekiller (85)

“A full-bodied, high-octane ale balanced out by a 100 IBU hop payload.”

Cloudburst Brewing Thanks A Bot (85)

“Tastes like fruit on vacation plus a dorm-room memory because Mosaic and Zappa are friends.

Outer Range Brewing Co Tromping (85)

“Mango, blackberry, tangerine.”

12 West Brewing Company Frontside (85)

“Hop-forward, aromatic West Coast IPA with notes of peach, grapefruit, tangerine, pine.”

Flatland Brewing Company Half Life (85)

“Dank hop flavors but with a touch of NZ funk from Freestyle Nelson. Dry, snappy, crushable.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Steambarrel IPA (85)

“West Coast-style India pale ale”

Sonnen Hill Lightly (2023) (85)

"Lightly is a wine beer made by blending oak-aged saison with oak-fermented Chardonnay. The base saisons were made with Ontario grain and aged in both American and French oak, and the Niagara Chardonnay was aged in a French oak barrel."

Maplewood Brewing Company Fizzle Drizzle Cherry Limeade (85)

“American sour fruit beer, fermented using a lactic-acid producing *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* yeast, along with cherry, key lime, and a touch of lactose.”

Ratio Beerworks Dear You (85)

Showcases bright, refreshing, citrus flavors, giving way to a dry, earthy, clean finish. A 2020 GABF American-Belgo Style Ale silver winner.

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Hopfen (85)

“A beer we are describing as a ‘Bavarian IPL.’ Brewed and dry-hopped with a variety of Hallertau ‘Hopfen’ instead of the usual and more citric hops varieties of most American IPAs, giving this beer a decidedly German twist.”

TRVE Brewing Company Stout O))) (85)

One of our original recipes. A classic American-style stout: dry and robust with enough dry hopping to be crisp, but not hoppy.

Imprint Beer Company Philsner (85)

“Fightin’ Phils American light lager.”

Grand Teton Brewing Teton Ale (86)

A classic American-style amber with a rich copper color and smooth finish.

Four Saints Brewing Potter's Clay (86)

Our take on the American amber: malt-forward caramel sweetness with a bit of hop bite on the back, though not hoppy.

KC Bier Co. Maibock (86)

“Medium-bodied with rich malt flavors of caramel and honey, moderate bitterness.”

American Solera DIPA IS FUN (86)

“DIPA with Centennial and Simcoe Cryo.”

Lakefront Brewery Inc My Turn Series: AL American Stout (86)

"Brewed _in memoriam_ of our beloved friend and co-worker, Al. Stronger and fuller-bodied than its British counterparts, this pitch black American Stout sports a hefty roasted malt and caramel flavor."

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Colorado Pale Ale (86)

“West Coast pale ale brewed with Simcoe, Centennial, Citra.”

Broad Brook Brewing Company Chit's & Giggles Pale Ale (86)

“Amarillo, Centennial, and Mandarina Bavaria hops.”

Wolf's Ridge Brewing Onsetter (86)

“Classic American stout—dry and roasty with a moderate hop bite.”

West Sixth Brewing Co Pennyrile Pale Ale (86)

Our pale ale has a big, fruity hop aroma with a taste that follows suit. A subtle and balanced malt character creates a canvas for the hops to shine.

AleSmith Brewing Company Old Numbskull (86)

“Caramel and toffee notes abound in this deep copper-colored American Barleywine-style ale alongside toasted malt and a hint of ripe dark fruits. Old Numbskull showcases malt sweetness, intense American hops, and an aggres- sive bitterness.”

The Brew Kettle Jackhammer (86)

“Malt dominates the flavor with just enough hops to keep this malty beast in check.”

Great Lakes Brewing Company Great Lakes IPA (86)

“A dry-hopped, easy-drinking American IPA.”

Stone Brewing Stone Delicious IPA (86)

“Bright, citrus-forward, and gluten-reduced.”

Allagash Brewing Company North Sky (86)

"Belgian-inspired stout that balances light notes of fruit and sweetness with roasty malt."

Epic Brewing Intermountain Wheat (86)

“An unfiltered American wheat beer with flavors and aromas of lemon citrus and zest.”

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co Sunny Little Thing (86)

“A big ball of citrus with a dash of hops.”

Breakside Brewery NW Slabtown Pipsqueak (86)

“West Coast IPA with Mosaic, Nelson, Waimea.”

Rick's Near Beer Rick's Near Beer (86)

“Drinks like a pilsner. Brewed with malted barley, American hops, and mountain-fresh water.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Knockout Blonde (86)

“Watch out! This bitter blonde packs a hoppy punch with a flavorful blend of North American malts and copious amounts of Cascade and Centennial hops.”

Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen (86)

Its pronounced citrus and floral aromas are what define American-style Hefeweizen.”

Single Hill Brewing Company Reserve - Osa Major (86)

"This imperial stout was aged in Westland American Single Malt Whiskey barrels, imparting stellar notes of dark roast coffee, sweet vanilla, and cocoa powder."

Perrin Brewing Company Anniversary Amber Ale (87)

This deep, complex, malt-forward amber ale has notes of gooseberries, black currant, and a pleasant hop aroma.

Maplewood Brewing Company Royal Tannenbaum (87)

Brewed with dark and toasty malt, hopped with Citra, Chinook, and Cascade Cryo, with Colorado-grown spruce tips incorporated in the dry hop.

Breakside Brewery Fall Apple Ale (87)

Lightly smoked amber ale with a kiss of mulling spice, blended and re-fermented with freshly pressed apple juice.

Dimensional Brewing Co. Short Rail (87)

“Amber-colored lager with hints of toast and caramel.”

SKA Brewing Oktoberfest (87)

 “Amber-brown color imparted by nutty, bready, toasty Munich and Vienna malts.”

American Solera Magic Touch (87)

“Double IPA brewed with Moutere and Kohatu.”

Grand Canyon Brewing Company Horseshoe Bend Pale Ale (87)

“Full-bodied, with bittersweetness but light in body, complete with grapefruit and tropical flavors and subtle caramel notes.”

12 West Brewing Company Stop Human Trafficking (87)

“Brewed with Crystal and Callista hops in collaboration with AATN to bring a stop to human trafficking.”

Allusion Brewing One Inning More (87)

“Hints of earthy, floral, and spice with a floral aroma.”

Temescal Brewing Plant Parent (87)

“Brewed with thiolized yeast and dry hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Riwaka.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Little Sip IPA (87)

“A juicy, fruit-forward character layered with tropical hop flavors and bright floral aromas. Notes of grapefruit, pineapple.”

Highland Park Brewery Training Bines (87)

“Originally brewed at Pinthouse. Our take has aromas of blueberry, plum skin, big grapefruit zest thanks to Citra, Mosaic, Motueka, and Simcoe hops.”

Upslope Brewing Company - Flatiron Park Craft Lager (87)

Premium American lager brewed entirely of malted barley. 2019 GABF Silver Medal winner.

Maplewood Brewing Company Pulaski Pils (87)

Brewed primarily with pilsner malt and just a kiss of Vienna, then lightly dry hopped with Santiam for pleasant floral notes.

Russian River Brewing Co - Santa Rosa Row 2, Hill 56 (87)

Brewed with 100 percent Simcoe from the three original Simcoe hop-growing families.

Bend Brewing Hophead Imperial IPA (87)

"Loaded with copious amounts of our favorite hops."

Starr Hill Brewery The Love (87)

“It is distinguished by its extremely light body and flavored with hints of banana and clove.”

Bitburger Triple Hop'd Lager (87)

“A beautiful harmony of German and American brewing styles. Full of grapefruit citrus and aromatic fruit notes, balanced by a bitter finish and light malt backbone.”

Untitled Art / 2nd Shift New Zealand Pilsner (87)

“Italian-style pilsner made with all New Zealand hops (Dr. Rudy, Southern Cross, and Nelson Sauvin).”

No-Li Brewhouse Big Juicy IPA (87)

"A light malt foundation layered with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes."

Arches Brewing Simply Sticky IPA (87)

“Citra, Azacca, and Simcoe hops for some sticky and dank citrus flavor.”

Indeed Brewing Co Flavorwave (87)

“Delivers with pineapple, citrus, and stone-fruit aromas and a rush of fruity, tropical hop flavor.”

Live Oak Brewing Co Old Treehugger Barleywine (87)

“Wine-strength ale made entirely with our base barley malt.”

Great Lakes Brewing Company Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat (87)

“A lightly filtered body and a sweet kiss of orange.”

Allusion Brewing Talk of Many Things (87)

"Oyster Stout Brewed with live Rochambeau Oysters from the Chesapeake Bay. Balanced body with a savory, clean finish."

Transcend Beer Crafters Iconoclast (87)

“West Coast pilsner bittered with Czech Saaz and dry-hopped with Citra.”

Alma Mader Brewing Crispy City (87)

“A contemporary feel on a classic style.”

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Refuge (87)

“Our flagship IPA has evolved into a balanced IPA with a 100-percent Sinagua malt base and citrus-forward American hops.”

Pondaseta Brewing Co. XXIII Karat Magic (87)

“Just the right amount of juice balanced by a touch of pine, medium bitterness, and a clean dry finish.”

Southern Grist Brewing Company Core Memory (87)

“West Coast–style IPA brewed with Centennial, Galaxy, Strata.”

Green Flash Brewing Co West Coast IPA (87)

“Featuring layers of pine, floral, ripe-citrus tropical aromas, notes of dark caramel, dry woodsy hop notes.”

Meanwhile Brewing Co. Dream Logic (87)

“Let this beer transport you to a land of possibilities.”

Roaring Table Brewing Concision (87)

“Brewed with pilsner malt and lots of hops.”

Pax Verum Brewing Nectar of the Gods (87)

“Double dry-hopped double West Coast IPA with Magnum, Citra, Centennial, Simcoe.”

Triptych Brewing Batch 969 Barleywine (87)

“A blend of bourbon barrel–aged and amburana wood–aged barleywine.”

Funky Buddha Brewery Hop Gun IPA (87)

“Hop Gun IPA delivers a payload of American hops to your palate, bursting forth with the flavors of grapefruit and pineapple. A careful dose of smooth caramel malts swoops in to balance out the finish.”

Kannah Creek Hop Citrus Zest Sour (87)

“Hops-forward American session sour ale with tangelo zest. Pairs well with seasoned sour drinkers or those new to the style.”

Jackie O’s Brewery Oil of Aphrodite (87)

An American double stout brewed with locally harvested black walnuts and Belgian candied syrup. A sweet and rich springboard for deep nuttiness.

Three Taverns Brewery Cocoa Cafe (87)

"Inspired by the cafes of Latin America, Cocoa Café is a chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon coffee milk stout."

West Sixth Brewing Co Amber Ale (88)

“Malt-forward but balanced. Biscuit malt flavors and fruity hop notes.”

Full Sail Brewing Co Amber Ale (88)

Malty sweet, reddish-amber hue, medium-bodied with a spicy, floral hop finish.

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Seeds Take Up the Soil (88)

“Celebrates the sweet potato and the story of agriculture and people from Africa to the South.”

Roaring Table Brewing Thither They Return (88)

“This Franconian-style rotbier is a beautiful thing.”

Brasserie du Bocq Saison 1858 (88)

“Hazy amber-gold color, medium body, and a complex Belgian-yeast aroma; crisp flavor with a bit of inviting, dynamic acidity balanced by forward hops. Beautiful soft carbonation and mouthfeel from bottle conditioning.”

Boulevard Brewing Long Strange Tripel (88)

“A golden-amber colored, full-bodied beer with an intense fruity aroma of bananas, a prominent sweet malt flavor containing a hint of toffee, and a low to medium citrusy hops flavor and bitterness.”

Wheatland Spring Brewery Alberto (88)

16 percent estate-grown; 40 percent Virginia grain; 60 percent New York grain. Impressions of: lemon zest, noble herbs, sweet dough, spring wildflower.

Lagunitas Daytime (88)

“Crisp and hop-forward. Sessionable. Perfect for when there’s still work to do or work to avoid.”

Burgeon Beer Company Carlsbad Crush (88)

“Tropical, bright, and highly aromatic. Brewed with Mosaic and Mosaic Cryo.”

Peculier Ales Hops on Demand (88)

“West Coast IPA with Vic Secret, Strata, and Columbus.”

St. Elmo Brewing Company Fran (88)

“A dry and crispy New American IPA.”

The Brewery LBK LBK IPA (88)

“Classic West Coast–style IPA.”

Elevation Beer Company Elevation Pilsner (88)

Saphir-dry-hopped pils, with German malt and hops, fermented with Czech pils yeast.

Indeed Brewing Co Day Tripper Pale Ale (88)

Four pounds of hops per barrel give this West Coast–style pale ale a heady, dank, and citrus-laced aroma supported by a complex and subtly sweet malt backbone.

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Production Brewery Reef Donkey (88)

Our acclaimed dry-hopped American pale ale that drinks like a session IPA. Motueka, Ekuanot, and Citra hops give this beer a lemon/lime aroma with a citrus/tropical fruit flavor.

Sun King Brewing Osiris Pale Ale (88)

An assertive West Coast–style pale with a distinct citrus-hop punch.

Neshaminy Creek Shape of Hops to Come (88)

"A ton of bitterness along with juicy, dank, resiny pine-like and citrus-forward hop character."

Prairie Artisan Ales Coolship Truck (88)

“A spontaneously fermented beer.”

New Glarus Brewing Company Serendipity (88)

“Wisconsin apples, cherries, and cranberries aged in oak with wild fer- mentation. Serendipity is a celebration that sparkles your senses and dances across your palate.”

The Bruery Sour in the Rye (88)

“The rye asserts itself with clove and pepper in the aroma and flavor and contributes a full body. Pleasantly sour with notes of tart cherry, rustic earth, and vanilla from a year-plus of barrel aging.”

Odell Brewing Easy Street Wheat (88)

“Refreshing citrus undertones. The yeast gives the beer a nice smooth finish, a slight fruit flavor, and its distinct cloudy appearance.”

Aslan Brewing Dunkelweizen (88)

“A silky mouthfeel and creamy head. Munich, caramel, and chocolate malts create a rich, nutty, and slightly sweet malt profile.”

Ecliptic Brewing Orange Giant (88)

“Three malts create a hearty malt profile with robust character. Copious amounts of Chinook and Nugget hops combine for a nice resiny hops flavor. Perfect for aging in your cellar.”

Blackberry Farm Brewery BFB IPA (88)

"Our unfiltered IPA is a celebration of New World hops and all of their versatility."

East Brother Beer Gold IPA (88)

"An American hoppy IPA with a bright nose, distinctive texture—bold on the palate, dry finish."

Unsung Brewing Company Let it In (88)

“West Coast with Enigma and Strata hops.”

Deep Ellum Brewing Co Dream Crusher (88)

“Citrusy, piney, floral, and fruity hops.”

Elevation Beer Company DIPA (88)

“Double IPA with Strata, Sabro, and Nelson Sauvin.”

Deschutes Brewery Obsidian Stout (88)

"Black barley and roasted malt provide distinct notes of rich chocolate and espresso."

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Psychedelic Arcade (88)

“Brewed with golden rye and a blend of Galaxy, Strata, and Nectaron hops for tropical-fruit, blueberry, and grapefruit flavors.”

Line Creek Brewing First Crush (88)

“Amarillo, Centennial, Mosaic, Simcoe make a juicy, slightly hazy IPA.”

Slice Beer Company Megablaster (88)

“Nelson and Mosaic hops blend in harmony.”

Ecliptic Brewing Cryo Frozen Fresh Hop Double IPA (88)

“Infusion of YCH 301 Cryo frozen fresh hops for an epic thrash of fresh flavor in galactic proportions.”

BlackStack Brewing Where Dreams Go To Die (88)

“Aged in American oak with our house culture. Dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin. Bottle-conditioned.”

Pure Project Euphorik with Blackberry (88)

An American wild ale conditioned on local organic blackberries and aged in pinot noir French oak.

Goose Island Beer Co. Four Star Pils (88)

“This golden-hued Pilsner has a light, fresh body and clean finish. Bright, refreshing carbonation mingles with German and American hops to give this Pilsner a unique Goose Island spin.”

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company Effortless IPA (88)

“Domestic and imported malts play the back seat to the loads of American-grown hops that were dumped into both the kettle and the fermentor. Dry hopped for a mouthwatering aroma with Mosaic and Palisade hops.”

NoDa Brewing Company Hop, Drop ‘n Roll (88)

“2014 World Beer Cup Gold Award Winner, American-Style IPA. Crisp, mouthwatering, American citrus hops dominate. The rich golden color comes from a blend of English and American base malts accented with Vienna and wheat malt.”

Central Waters Brewing Bourbon Barrel Barleywine (88)

"A barleywine ale aged for a full year on used bourbon barrels, this beer has avors of dark fruits and wood, winner of the Gold Medal at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival.”

Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde (88)

“In a town famous for its bottled blondes, we’ve reset the bar. This golden ale combines citrusy and floral American hops with pale, Vienna, and wheat malts. It’s a balanced, sessionable brew.”

Weldwerks Brewing Rye Whiskey Barleywine (88)

“Barleywine aged for 15 months in 10-year-old rye whiskey American oak barrels.”

Pondaseta Brewing Co. Rye Barrel Aged Castle Black (88)

"Castle Black is an American Imperial stout with huge roast emphasis. We aged it for 9 months in Willet Rye Barrels and the result is bursting with Rye Whiskey aroma balanced by a complex and roasty mid section, and finishing with a nuanced caramel and vanilla derived from the barrel."

Precarious Beer Project Mo Money Mo Prague-lems (88)

“American oak foeder-aged Czech dark lager.”

Loaded Question Brewing Co. Hochzeit Bier (89)

Classic, dry Octoberfest with a big bready character and a light hop aroma.

Ghostfish Brewing Company Märzen Attacks - Märzen Style Lager (89)

“Millet and buckwheat malts, Perle hops added at 60, Tettnang and Hallertauer hops.”

Boulevard Brewing Co Pale Ale (89)

“Caramel malts impart a rich flavor and amber color, while liberal use of Cascade hops adds zest and aroma.”

Wibby Brewing Volksbier (89)

“The people’s lager!” We used all German ingredients for this mild, amber, malty beer. 

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers Shipping Out of Boston (89)

Built with local ingredients. A malty sweet and lightly hoppy amber lager. 

Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven La Trappe Quadrupel (89)

“La Trappe’s heaviest ale with an amber color. Aromas of banana, almond, vanil- la, and others. Its warm, intense flavor is rich and finely balanced. Malty sweet, slightly burnt, and pleasantly bitter with a sweet aftertaste.”

Ghostfish Brewing Company Lunar Harvest Pumpkin Ale (89)

"Golden amber in color, light body with subtle creaminess, flavors of pumpkin pie, sweet malt, fall spices, balanced with fruity esters from Belgian Ale yeast and a touch of hop bitterness."

Indio Brewing Co Indio Vienna Lager (89)

“This dark amber-colored lager is crisp, toasty, bready, with a sweet finish.”

Casa Agria Specialty Ales Traut Lager Bier (89)

“Vienna-style amber lager with a complex malt flavor, light body, and refreshing finish.”

American Solera PSS (89)

Hard seltzer aged four months in Balcones bourbon barrels, with pumpkin-pie puree added.

Chapman Crafted Beer SMaSH Mouth (89)

“100 percent Skagit Valley Pilot pale malt and 100 percent Mosaic hops.”

East Brother Beer Company Gold IPA (89)

“American hoppy IPA with a bright nose, distinctive texture—bold on the palate, dry finish.”

Alvarado Street Brewery eight.1 (89)

“Double dry hopped pale ale with a trio of Cryo hops: Simcoe, Mosaic, and ‘Pop’ from YCH, with a little Zeus thrown in.”

Perennial on Lockwood Rebel Oakes (89)

“IPA brewed and dry hopped with solely Galaxy.”

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat (2018) (89)

“Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat Beer is a lively, refreshing ale with a natural citrusy flavor and distinctive cloudy appearance.”

Firestone Walker Union Jack 2020 (89)

"Pineapple, citrus, and pine aromas with intense flavors of grapefruit and tangerine."

Sketchbook Brewing Day Game (89)

"Brewed with Mosaic hops, for bright pineapple and grapefruit flavors, and just a touch of honey."

2nd Shift Brewing Art of Neurosis (89)

"A hop sandwich of Simcoe and Columbus hops."

Uinta Brewing Co. Caravan IIPA (89)

“Balances tropical hops with a hint of pine and slight yet welcome bitterness.”

pFriem Family Brewers Big IPA (89)

“With big tropical flavors like pineapple and tangerine, it’s more than just right.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Luponic 18 (89)

“No fruits. No flavorings. No shortcuts.”

Left Hand Brewing Company Wook Bait (89)

“A kaleidoscope of Lotus, Galaxy, and Azacca hops reveals notes of mango, orange, cantaloupe, and peach.”

Wise Man Brewing Mountain Calling (89)

“Grapefruit, orange, and a breeze of floral aromatics presage a robust and hop-forward IPA.”

Cellar West Artisan Ales Web Foot (89)

“Classic West Coast–style IPA with Amarillo, Simcoe, Strata, and Sequoia hops.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Western Conference: Fremont (89)

“Brewed and dry hopped with Simcoe, El Dorado, Strata.”

Burial Beer Co Extra (89)

“German pilsner malt. DDH with Galaxy, Citra, Nelson, and finished with Citra Cryo.”

Pinthouse Brewing Tommy Try Mosaic (89)

“Mosaic, Strata, Citra, Chinook provide notes of bramble berry and grapefruit.”

Stone Brewing Stone Ruination IPA (89)

“A massively hoppy, quintessential representation of the West Coast double IPA.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Double Sunshine IPA (89)

“Packed with juicy, lush fruit character and dank herbal aromas, thanks to the abundance of U.S. grown hops.”

Melvin Brewing Eureka (House of Flying Barrels) West Coast Drip (89)

“DDH West Coast–style IPA with Galaxy, Mosaic, and Vic Secret.”

Offshoot Beer (The Bruery) Escape [it's your everyday West Coast IPA] (89)

“Clean, crisp, and clear, this concoction of Mosaic, Strata, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops offers notes of tropical passion fruit, grapefruit zest, and pine.”

Incendiary Brewing Company Ambivert Brown (89)

“American-style brown ale.”

Old Thunder Brewing Burned & Broken (89)

“An American barleywine aged in a blend of bourbon barrels.”

Twin Barns Brewing Company Red Hill Raspberry Sour (89)

“American sour fruit beer brewed with malted wheat, raw wheat, and raspberries.”

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits Big Eye IPA (89)

“You’ll revel in Big Eye’s bitter, hoppy flavor thanks to the American Columbus and Centennial hops that are used to flavor and dry hop our flagship IPA. We thank our hops every day that the English loved their bitters—or else the IPA style may not have been born.”

Jester King Brewery Coolship Roadtrip (89)

"A 100% spontaneously fermented blend with our friends from American Solera."

Hop Butcher For the World Satan's Mile (90)

Amarillo, Chinook & Mosaic-hopped red India pale ale.

East Brother Beer Company Red Lager (90)

Vienna-style amber with a biscuity malt presence. Clean, crisp, familiar.

American Solera Old Friend - Year 7 (90)

“Aged one year in white oak, then eight months in chardonnay barrels.”

Civil Life Brewing Company American Brown Ale (90)

“Malty, toasty, earthy, citrusy, with hints of bitter chocolate, dark roasted coffee.”

American Solera Quench: Fruit Punch (90)

“Our 5% Fruit Punch hard seltzer.”

American Solera BA Turtle Sundae (90)

“Aged in bourbon barrels with cacao nibs, caramel, milk sugar, vanilla, roasted pecans. Brewed with our friends at Angry Chair.”

American Solera Dama de Tigre (90)

“Farmhouse ale aged in oak tanks with raspberries.”

Service Brewing Company Lincoln's Gift Oyster Stout (90)

“Brewed with locally harvested May River oysters.”

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Figueroa Mountain Mosaic (90)

“A staff favorite showcasing Mosaic hops.”

Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company Pocket Change (90)

“West Coast pale ale. A mix of tropical NZ hops and dank/piney American hops with a crisp, dry finish.”

Green Cheek Beer Company- Costa Mesa Happily Deceased (90)

“Super-punchy aromatics with some well-rounded bitterness, lots of ripe mango, riesling, and cotton candy–pixie dust.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Westbound IPA (90)

“Juicy pineapple, mango, Cara Cara oranges, white-wine grapes followed by a touch of grapefruit-rind bitterness.”

Penrose Brewing Company Hiking Boots (90)

“Conan yeast stars alongside Cashmere and Simcoe for a fully saturated, ripe stone-fruit explosion.”

Blackberry Farm Brewery Stonefly (90)

“Features Talus Cryo, Columbus Hop Hash, and traditional Chinook, Centennial, and Cascade hops. Generous additions of blood orange, tangerine, and grapefruit purees.”

Left Hand Brewing Company 1265 Pilsner (90)

Crisp and lively, with delicate citrus hops and light bready malts.

pFriem Family Brewers Pale Ale (90)

Go beyond the pale, with aromas of berry and citrus, notes of mango, cantaloupe, and a crisp, full, finish.

Alvarado Street Triple Cone (90)

"Going for maximum oil extraction from a combo of Mosaic, Strata, and Citra hops."

Westbound & Down Double IPA (90)

"An abundance of Enigma, Galaxy, and Mosaic hops pack big aromas of tangerine, blueberry, papaya, and other tropical fruits."

Hangar 24 Craft Brewery Chandelle (90)

“Our blonde ale is aged for a year in white-wine barrels with our house sour- ing culture. Then we add fresh apricots. The tart flavors and aromas of the fresh fruit balance the sour base.”

Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed (90)

"Gets its flavor from a heavy helping of Citra and Mosaic hops."

Highland Park Brewery Hello, LA (90)

"Flavors and aromas of tropical fruit, mango, and passion fruit from the Citra and Mosaic hops."

Russian River Brewing Happy Hops (90)

"Tropical, berries, citrus, fruity."

Pure Project Mantra (90)

“Nelson Sauvin hops and pressed Sauvignon Blanc grapes were added.”

Melvin Brewing Galactic Compass (90)

“Juicy West Coast double IPA with Galaxy, Motueka, and Citra hops.”

Tuckahoe Brewing Co New Old School (90)

“Bittered with Columbus and dry hopped with Centennial, Cascade, and Falconer’s Flight.”

Dust Bowl Brewing Co Tomorrow's Clear (90)

“Vermont ale yeast helps accentuate the hops with passion fruit and pineapple notes.”

Highland Park Brewery Refresh (90)

“A true light American pilsner… extra crispy allowing the hop profile to shine through.”

Templin Family Brewing 210 IPA (90)

“West Coast India pale ale.”

Humble Sea Brewing Co Hop Innovation Station (90)

“Collab with Yakima Chief Hops. DDH West Coast IPA with Cryo Pop, Simcoe, Columbus Cryo.”

Pontoon Brewing Company One Ski (90)

“Notes of bright citrus, lush melon, and refined bitterness, alongside a clean malt base.”

Trophy Brewing Company Trophy Partner (90)

“West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Cascade, Centennial, Citra.”

West Sixth Brewing Co West Sixth IPA (90)

“Bready malt, pine stickiness, notes of peaches, lemon zest, dank grassiness, pine needles, tangerines.”

Cape May Brewery Coastal Evacuation (90)

“A Centennial-forward, brazen blend of hops serves up hints of orange and honeydew.”

Tiny Haus by 10 Barrel Soul Candy (90)

“Conditioned on Brazilian amburana wood infused with flavors of gingerbread and holiday spices.”

2nd Shift Brewing Pinckney Bend BBA Liquid Spiritual Delight (90)

"American-style imperial stout aged in Pinckney Bend Distillery bourbon barrels."

Firestone Walker Brewing Company Easy Jack (90)

“Brewed and dry hopped with a globe-trotting selection of newer hops varieties from Germany, New Zealand, and North America. This beer delivers massive hops aromas, surprising dimension, and a signature malt balance.”

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Big Daddy IPA (90)

“A generously dry-hopped yet drinkable American-style IPA. The beer is a golden straw color with tight carbonation and a slightly off-white head that leaves a lovely lacing. The aroma is floral, fresh grass, pine needles, grapefruit, and some subtle notes of fresh bread.”

Boston Beer Company Sam Adams Boston Ale (90)

“A ‘stock’ ale with a distinctly American character. We use earthy English hops along with the sweetness of caramel malts and ferment it as an ale but age it at cool temperatures.”

Idle Hands Craft Ales Helga (90)

Helga is our representation of the classic rauchbiers of Bamberg, but with an added twist from the use of cherrywood-smoked malt.

Silver City Brewery Ridgetop Red (91)

Full-bodied and smooth, with a sweet caramel flavor balanced with Northwest Liberty hops for a refreshing finish.

Anderson Valley Brewing Winter Solstice (91)

“Boasting a deep amber hue and rich mouthfeel, the creamy nish will lift your spirits. Hints of toffee, spice, and caramel tease the senses making this the perfect ale to share during the cold days and long nights of winter.”

Boulevard Beer American Kolsch (91)

“Pouring golden in color, this beer has an aroma of bready malt punctuated by a slightly minty hops character. With a light-to-medium mouthfeel, American Kölsch delivers a honey-like malt sweetness that gives way to a crisp clean finish with a touch of lingering citrus/herbal hops flavor.”

American Solera Foeder Cerise (91)

"Foeder ale refermented with Montmorency cherries."

American Solera I Wanna Talk About Mosaic (91)

“IPA dry hopped with Mosaic.”

American Solera Spritz Culture (91)

“Beer-wine hybrid raspberry rosé spritz with lime.”

American Solera Solero (91)

“Golden pilsner.”

Indeed Brewing Co Day Tripper Pale Ale (91)

“Aroma: Dank, citrus, floral, pungent; Taste: Hop bitterness, resinous, citrusy, green-hop flavor, a touch of malt sweetness.”

Commonhouse Aleworks Park Circle Pale Ale (91)

“Pale ale brewed with Citra, Amarillo, Centennial.”

North Park Beer Co. Disciples of Fu Mosaic Mob (91)

“The second in our series of single-hopped beers featuring the hops used to make Hop-Fu!.”

Hop Butcher For the World How Giant is Giant? (91)

“Motueka, Simcoe, and Citra-hopped triple India Pale Ale.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Twisting Bines (91)

“West Coast–style IPA brewed with Citra, Cascade, Simcoe, Citiva, and Sticky Fingers blend.”

Blackberry Farm Brewery BFB IPA (91)

“A celebration of New World hops and all their versatility. Bursting with fruit, citrus, and complex aromas.”

King Harbor Brewing Co Tidal Distortion (91)

 “Double dry-hopped West Coast double IPA with Nelson hops.”

Surly Brewing Company Controlled Chaos (91)

“Double dry hopped and heaving with a cacophony of citrusy hop flavor.”

Dutchess Ales GB Pale Ale (91)

A uniquely balanced and bright pale ale that owes a bit to Dutchess Ales’ West Cost and U.K. roots. Fermented by Duchess Ales’ house hybrid Kölsch yeast.

Rosenstadt Brewery LLC German-Hop Pale Ale (91)

German-grown Amarillo and Mandarina Bavaria hops create an unusual flavor profile with notes of tangerine and orange.

Station 26 Bang Bang Double IPA (91)

"Piney, hop-forward. Good malt balance."

Avery Brewing Company Spontanea (91)

“We gave our yeast a vacation. The crit- ters on the grape skins did all the work! Completely spontaneous fermentation! This ale was brewed with cabernet sau- vignon grape must and aged in cabernet sauvignon barrels.”

Odell Brewing Company Brazzle (91)

“Brazzle is aged in oak barrels with wild yeasts and golden raspberries. Behind the bubbly light mouthfeel and delicate raspberry sweetness, there’s a subtle tartness that is not quite sour enough to make you pucker.”

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery Cashmere Pulaski (91)

“German pilsner base, dry-hopped with Michigan-grown Cashmere and a blend of Noble hops.”

pFriem Family Brewers IPA (91)

“Big hops, huge citrus, and a candy-like malt.”

Bend Brewing Co Devil's Cabbage Dank IPA (91)

“Brewed with generous amounts of Columbus, Mosaic, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops.”

Pontoon Brewing Company IPA or Whatever (91)

“Features Mosaic hops to give piney, tropical, and citrus notes.”

2nd Shift Brewing Co Art of Neurosis (91)

‘Midcoast’ IPA, a hop sandwich of Simcoe and Columbus hops.”

Highland Brewing Co High Pines (91)

“Citrus and blueberry hop flavors with a touch of fresh mountain pine.”

Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company Street Punk Stout (91)

"Coffee and chocolate forward American style stout."

Cloudburst Brewing Happy Little Clouds (91)

“Contemporary American pilsner with rotating hop bill—finished with AU Ella.”

Radiant Beer Co Having a Moment (91)

“IPA with Mosaic, Nelson, and Simcoe.”

BKS Artisan Ales Current Past (Blue Label) (91)

“West Coast–style IPA dry-hopped with Mosaic, Chinook, and Nelson Sauvin.”

Barebottle Brewing Company Hoppiness is Mosaic (91)

“We used five different types of Mosaic in this hyper-clean but pungent West Coast IPA.”

Russian River Brewing Co DDH-Pliny the Elder (91)

“Two stage double dry-hopped version of our standard Pliny the Elder recipe.”

Jagged Mountain Brewery Texas Suitcase (91)

“Notes of pineapple, peach, strawberry, new-growth blue spruce.”

Denizens Brewing Company Southside West Coast IPA (91)

“Features big aromas and flavors of grapefruit, mango, pineapple, tangerine, stone fruit, and pine.”

Juniper Brewing Company Soulshine (91)

“West Coast–style IPA with grapefruit, citrus, pine.”

Breakside Brewery @Portland’s IPA (91)

“West Coast IPA with Citra, Simcoe, CTZ, and Nelson.”

Burial Beer Co I Used to Believe That There Was Nothing In Between (91)

“Championed by teamwork with Other Half Brewing. Mashed with pilsner and pale malt and whirlpooled with Cryo. Double dry-hopped with Citra and Motueka.”

Pinthouse Pizza Future Talk (91)

A crisp and quenching modern American pilsner dry hopped with hand-selected Amarillo and Loral.

Free Will Brewing Company Decadent Chocolate Ralphius (91)

In collaboration with Pierre’s Chocolates (New Hope, Pennsylvania), we carefully selected a blend of responsibly sourced Central and South American cacao nibs and chocolate to age with this particular variant of our bourbon barrel–aged imperial stout, Ralphius.

Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery Bourbon Barrel Oil of Aphrodite (91)

“Brewed with black walnuts and Belgian candied syrup. Pacific Northwest hops accompany English, German, American, and Belgian malts to create a sweet and rich springboard for deep nuttiness. Aged in bourbon barrels for 8–12 months.”

Three Floyds Brewing Company Skull'Ole (91)

"An American sour ale with cherries."

Cigar City Golden Ale (91)

“Built for the warmer months, our Golden Ale is brewed with American Willamette hops and pale wheat malt to create a low-alcohol American golden ale that balances bread-like malt flavors with herbaceous hops and a vibrant carbonation.”

Eddyline Raspberry Wheat (91)

“Slightly tart American wheat made with pure Oregon raspberries.”

Monday Night Vinology: Syrah (91)

"Hybridized American wild ale fermented in French Oak foeders, cofermented with syrah grapes."

Drake's Brewing Co. Flyway Pils (91)

“A North German–style pilsner made with premium pilsner malt, flaked maize, and a Noble-style American hop called Vanguard.”

Commonhouse Aleworks White Point Lager (91)

“Crisp and refreshing American-style craft lager. Flavors: smooth sweetness, light grain, hints of cut wood.”

Flying Embers Cherry Hibiscus Lime (91)

“A blend of fresh muddled cherries with tart aromatic hibiscus finished with a burst of lime.”

Great Lakes Brewing Company 35th Anniversary Barrel Aged Imperial Amber Lager (92)

Join our 35th anniversary celebration with this limited edition Imperial Amber Lager inspired by one of our original 1988 recipes, aged in Bulleit™ bourbon barrels.

Live Oak Brewing Co Big Bark Amber Lager (92)

“Boasting earthy undertones and complex malt character with a subtle hop nuance.”

Jack's Abby Red Tape (92)

“Red Tape Lager has a full malty flavor typical of Bavarian dark lagers. Cold fermented in the 40s and lagered at freezing. A traditional spunding process allowed for 100 percent natural carbonation.”

Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top Production Facility Red Rye Lager (92)

“Clean drinker with a pinch of spice and a full body.”

American Solera BA Distractions Grasp (92)

"Collaboration with Horus Aged Ales ... with coconut, vanilla, and hazelnut coffee."

Cloudburst Brewing Bleed American (92)

“All-malt contemporary American lager brewed with freedom, Oregon-grown Crystal hops, and more freedom.”

Hop Butcher For the World Roost (92)

“Centennial-hopped extra pale ale.”

Moksa Brewing Co Yakima Trinity (92)

“Celebrating the Yakima trinity of Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic.”

Lawson's Finest Liquids Double Sunshine with Ruby Red Grapefruit (92)

“Made with ruby red grapefruit, adding an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush fruit character along with dank tropical aromas.”

Fort George Brewery Suicide Squeeze (92)

“Collaboration with Suicide Squeeze Records. Pops with Mosaic, Amarillo, Citra.”

Rockwell Beer Company Velour Tracksuit (92)

“American IPA with Strata, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops.”

Wheatland Spring Brewery East Crib (92)

A celebration of East Coast craft maltsters. A song to these unsung heroes responsible for the foundation of craft beer.

Cigar City Brewing Florida Man (92)

"Bold, tropical double IPA brewed with Pacific Jade, Galaxy, Azacca, Lemon Drop, and Simcoe."

Squatters Hop Rising Tropical DIPA (92)

"Our much-loved double IPA tests the tropical waters with notes of mango and citrus derived entirely from exotic hops."

Avery Brewing Company Out of Bounds (92)

“We aren’t afraid to use plenty of rich roasted barley and a mountain of hops to give this full-bodied stout that little extra something you’ve been looking for in a beer.”

Wicked Weed Brewing Genesis (92)

“Genesis is brewed with mango, papaya, guava, and pineapple and aged for 6–12 months in a white-wine barrels. Each batch is blended to accentuate the tropical and wild nature of the yeast and fruit.”

Castle Island Vern (92)

"A wheat IPA with Mosaic."

Oskar Blues Brewery Pinner (92)

“Tropical fruits, citrus juices, pineapple, and spicy berry up front in the flavor and aroma.”

Bootstrap Brewing Lush Puppy (92)

“A great tropical, citrusy flavor and aroma.”

Von Ebert Brewing A Boat With No Name (92)

American IPA with Strata, Galaxy and Sorachi Ace hops, providing piney and dank characteristics.

Oskar Blues Brewery Can-O-Bliss Resinous IPA (92)

“Potent hop flavor and aroma results from generous dry hopping.”

MadTree Brewing Phantom Forest (92)

“Stone fruit–forward aroma with notes of tropical fruit and citrus.”

Burial Beer Co Shadowclock Pilsner (92)

“Aroma suggestive of wildflower, honey, and lemon.”

Precarious Beer Project Sepulveda (92)

“Slightly tropical and extremely crushable.”

Dock Street Brewery Golden IPA (92)

“Clear American IPA brewed with a touch of oats and hopped with Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo.”

AleSmith Brewing Co Party Tricks IPA (92)

“Strata, El Dorado, and Citra hops showcase notes of grapefruit, strawberry, and passion fruit.”

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Coral Head IPA (92)

“An ultra-crisp tropical bomb, backed up by balanced bitterness and smooth mouthfeel.”

Blackberry Farm Brewery Inception (92)

“Brewed like an American IPA and fermented and matured like a lager … the best of both worlds.”

Rockwell Beer Company Polymath (92)

Mixed-fermentation spelt saison aged In American oak foeder.

Perennial Artisan Ales Frances (92)

Fermented entirely with yeast captured in south city St. Louis in the early spring of 2015, and aged in American oak for 16 months.

Smuttynose Brewing Company Smuttynose Imperial Stout (92)

“Originally brewed in the early nineteenth century for export from Britain to the imperial court of Russia’s Catherine the Great, imperial stouts are characterized by their dark color snd full body. This style features a rich, malty sweetness coupled with aggressive hopping (especially in American interpretations). Notes of dried fruit as well as roasted malt flavors are typically present.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Company Velvet Merlin (92)

“Velvet Merlin offers robust cocoa and espresso aromas with subtle American hops nuances. Rich dark chocolate and roasted coffee flavors accentuate a creamy mouthfeel and dry finish to create balance in this full-bodied stout.”

Aspen Brewing Co. Barrel Aged 10th Mountain (92)

“Eight types of malt and a blend of English and American hops are combined to create a decadent beer worthy of sipping by the fire or sharing with friends. This brew pours black as a cold winter night and it’s powerful enough to keep you warm, too.”

Arizona Wilderness Brewing American Presidential Stout (93)

“Executive-level imperial stout infused with cacao nibs and chili peppers.”

American Solera Handsome Brothers (93)

Double-dry-hopped session pale ale with Citra Cryo and Sabro Cryo.

American Solera Caballo Azul (93)

“Farmhouse ale aged in oak tanks with blueberries.”

Prison City Brewing It Gets Dark Earlier Now (93)

“Fuller bodied with notes of cacao, dark-chocolate Oreos, and toasted almonds.”

MadeWest Brewing Company Pale (93)

“Flagship pale ale featuring Mosaic, Simcoe, and Ekuanot.”

Cloudburst Brewing Not My Problem (93)

“Unfiltered West Coasty IPA with Warrior, Amarillo, Strata, Citra, Cascade Cryo.”

Motosonora Brewing Fog Lights IPA (93)

“Somewhere between West Coast and Hazy lies the balance of juice and bitterness you will find in Fog Lights IPA.”

Bale Breaker Brewing Company Bale Breaker Pilsner (93)

A crisp, classic Pilsner that carefully balances malt and hops, with notes of breakfast cereal, floral, citrus, and berry.

Core Brewing & Distilling Co Batch 01 - Barrel Aged Barleywine (93)

American Barleywine aged for 12 months in Maker’s Mark and Four Roses barrels, then blended.

Rockwell Beer Company Byrd Up! (93)

Rye pale ale lightly dry hopped with Simcoe and Michigan Cascade.

New Realm Brewing Más Macho (93)

"Tropical fruit, pronounced floral, citrus rind, and dank aromatics and flavors."

Wicked Weed Brewing Company Amorous (93)

“This beer is a blend of both Brett barrels and sour barrels, dry hopped with a bouquet of American hops to accentuate the tropical and citrusy profile of our wild yeast.”

Eddyline Brewery Epic Day Double India Pale Ale (93)

“A complex malt bill with a platform that allows the pungent hops blend with notes of grapefruit, tropical fruit, pine, and resin to truly shine. This is sure to satisfy the thirst of the most aggressive hopheads while maintaining remarkable drinkability.”

Epic Brewing Intermountain Wheat (93)

“No banana or clove in this one. Nice zest and lemon flavors and aromas from the hops balanced with slight malt sweetness.”

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel (93)

“Hallertau aroma hops and highest-quality Bavarian wheat and dark barley malts.”

Castle Island Brewing Co. Strange Arrangement (93)

“Blends the clean, crisp feel of a lager with bold notes of fruity citrus.”

GoodLife Brewing Descender IPA (93)

"Pine and creamy-citrus notes dominate the nose and combine well with subtle tropical/peach notes."

Von Ebert Brewing Wolf Summoner (93)

"Hopped with Rakau, Galaxy, and El Dorado to give strong notes of tropical fruit."

Ahnapee Brewery Hippie Hoppy Hobo (93)

“Features Talus, Centennial, and Citra hops.”

Motosonora Brewing Victory or Death IPA (93)

“Tweaked with some dryness for the Arizona heat.”

Von Ebert Brewing Nothing Noble (93)

“Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, Idaho 7, and Mosaic hops, and flavors of dank Southern Hemisphere berries.”

12 West Brewing Company Super Beaker (93)

“Citra- and Motueka-hopped, unfiltered tropical IPA.”

Incendiary Brewing Company Turn the Tide (93)

“West Coast IPA featuring Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo, and Columbus dry hops.”

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Quick Draw Pils (93)

“Light and dry pils with a mild sweetness and balanced hoppy bitterness.”

Alvarado Street Brewery Citraveza (93)

“Light, crisp bitterness, but Citra hop aroma and flavor are front and center.”

Cellar West Artisan Ales Langdon IPA (93)

“Brewed with British and American malts and hops from New Zealand and Yakima Valley.”

Green Cheek Beer Company Brad Coast (93)

“Tasting notes? Squirt, watermelon candy, pink Pez, with a linger of regret.”

Unsung Brewing Company Sanctorium (93)

“Mosaic Incognito, Citra Incognito, Citra Cryo, Mosaic T90, Columbus Cryo.”

Two Roads Brewing Co Road 2 Ruin Double IPA (93)

“Assertively hop-centric. Brewed to have a lean malt character. Features six Pacific Northwest hop varieties.”

pFriem Family Brewers Citrus Zest IPA (93)

“Notes of melon and papaya and a zesty finish.”

Upslope Brewing Company - Flatiron Park West Coast IPA (93)

“Delivers citrus and pine flavors that dance with bright tropical fruit character while finishing dry with firm bitterness.”

Reuben's Brews Three Ryes Men: Apple Pie (93)

Brewed with three kinds of rye malt and aged in a blend of apple brandy barrels and cinnamon whisky barrels, this homage to a classic American pie adds notes of baking spice and caramel apple to our award-winning barleywine.

Fort George Brewery Ology '22 (93)

“An American barleywine aged in bourbon barrels.”

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Vujà Dé: Landlord (93)

“Landlord uses American ingredients to pay homage to Timothy Taylor’s Landlord as the quintessential English pale ale.”

Old Thunder Brewing False Kingdom (93)

“Our house IPA brewed with a blend of American hops.”

Fort George Brewery Cavatica (93)

“An immense, bold, black, American stout; Cavatica is no dry Irish anything. As Fort George’s house stout, this has gained a reputation for being mighty and contagious among the locals.”

MadTree Brewing Company Citra High (93)

“Explore new worlds of flavor as two American hops collide to create waves of tropically dank flavors.”

Atlanta Brewing Company Homestand (93)

"Strikes a balance between the light grainy character of Southeastern 6-row Pilsner malt and classic Northwest American hops."

Odell Brewing Mountain Standard (93)

Triple dry hopped with modern, American hops varieties, which bring hops aromas of pineapple, orange, and mango. The result is a drinkable IPA bursting with bright hops flavors, low bitterness, and a slight haze.

Roadmap Brewing Co Plain Black T's (93)

"Named for our brewer's attire, this American Stout has notes of dark chocolate and a nice roasted flavor. The only thing more solid than this recipe is Daniel's biceps."

West Sixth Brewing Co Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter (93)

"A big and roasty American Porter with cacao nibs lending a complimenting chocolate character while also providing a unique mouthfeel."

Good Word Brewing & Public House No Wooden Shoes (94)

“Based on a 1939 Heineken Donkerbier that Ron Pattinson discovered in his research.”

Reuben's Brews BBIS: Amburana (94)

“Bourbon barrel–aged in Brazilian amburana wood.”

American Solera Stuffed Crust (94)

“English-style barleywine aged 12 months in bourbon barrels.”

Mikerphone Brewing Amburana (94)

“Base imperial stout aged in a Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel and conditioned on Amburana spirals.”

pFriem Family Brewers American Lager (94)

“Honeysuckle and a spritz of lemon and pear.”

Pure Project Forgotten Brilliance (94)

“Features Centennial, Amarillo, Cascade hops, and Maris Otter and English crystal malts.”

Burial Beer Co Prophet Maker Pale Ale (94)

“A modern pale ale with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Simcoe hops.”

Girdwood Brewing Company Girdweird (94)

“The hops take center stage with a clean, slightly bitter finish, signature of a West Coast IPA.”

Maplewood Brewing Company Sidewalk Surfer (94)

“West Coast–style IPA brewed with hand-selected Strata, Mosaic, and Chinook. Super peachy, resinous, and tropical.”

Flatland Brewing Company Original Recipe (94)

A clean, snappy, pilsner-style lager with American Sterling hops.

12 West Brewing Company Zona Pilsner (94)

Our pilsner is light, crisp, and refreshing, for those hot days or night in the desert.

New Belgium Brewing Liquid Paradise IPA (94)

"Boasts a mélange of tropical notes to create a delicately bitter and extremely aromatic IPA."

Drake's Brewing Co. Crispy Boi Lager (94)

“Hopped with a combination of Chinook, Mosaic, and German Amarillo for an aroma redolent of bright citrus, stone fruit, and pine.”

Three Weavers Hops Need Friends (94)

"Aggressive yet generously balanced upfront bitterness; bright grapefruit and lemon-rind finish."

Hopewell Brewing Co Outside Voice (94)

“Notes of dank tropical fruit lead the way, followed by an undercurrent of citrus zest and piney bitterness.”

New Realm Brewing Jacked 'Squatch (94)

“Lotus and Strata hops for berry, tropical-fruit, grapefruit, citrus, and cannabis flavors.”

Hop Butcher For the World Destination Moon (94)

“Mosaic-, Chinook-, and Simcoe-hopped.”

Highland Park Brewery Mosaic Aerobics (94)

“Hopped entirely with Mosaic. Aromas of orange flower, pomelo, fresh mango.”

Moonraker Brewing Co. Outrigger (94)

“Pacific Northwest yeast and hops. Bright tropical notes and a touch of dankness.”

Highland Brewing Co Wishing Star Cold IPA (94)

“Strata hops shine with tropical citrus character.”

Burial Beer Co Ulfbehrt Foudre-Aged Baltic Porter (94)

Forged from German and British malts and traditionally lagered in our American oak foeder, our Baltic porter is made with respect for those that came before it.

Our Mutual Friend Brewing Biere Ovale (94)

Mixed-culture _Brett_ saison brewed with aged hops. Fermented and aged in an American oak foeder.

Area Two Experimental Brewing Black Raspberry Lambic (94)

Made with European black raspberries. Aged in American and French oak barrels. Perfect balance between lambic sourness and dark berry flavors.

Station 26 Brewing Hell Bear (94)

"Full-bodied, roasted, and aged in a local Denver distillery's (Mythology) American whiskey barrels."

Left Hand Brewing Company Milk Stout (94)

Dark and delicious, America's great milk stout will change your perception about what a stout can be. Preconceived notions are the blinders on the road to enlightenment. Udderly delightful.

New Belgium Brewing Dayblazer (94)

“A refreshing golden ale, brewed with the finest malts and hops, giving a sweet, crisp citrus finish with just a hint of honey. Winner of the silver medal in the American-Style Cream Ale category at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival.”

Burial Beer Ritual Anonymity (94)

Modern American Pils, concocted of Pils foundation and primary fermentation, with the youth and boldness of American IPA."

Enegren Brewing Lagertha (94)

"Lagertha is our take on a classic Czech-style Pilsner. Brewed with traditional European ingredients plus American Mosaic Hops, this is a hoppy twist on a classic style."

Alvarado Street Mai Tai P. A. (94)

A drier ‘tropical’ IPA. Light on bitterness, heavy on hops aroma (from100 percent Mosaic hops), American 2-row malt. Notes of passion fruit, mango, and lychee.

Firestone Walker Sucaba 2019 (94)

“Big, boozy bourbon and American oak aromas with soft chocolate malt undertones.”

Burial Beer Co. Pitiless Indifference (94)

“Hopped exclusively with Saaz and aged for seven weeks in our American oak foudre.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Nec Bones (94)

“American wild ale matured with Honey Fire nectarines.”

American Solera Delta Blend (95)

“Imperial stout aged 12–18 months in whiskey barrels.”

Brown Truck Brewery #10 American Light Lager (95)

“Unfiltered, light lager made with German ingredients and lagered extensively.”

Peculier Ales Sun is Shining (95)

“Candied oranges and a touch of pine dominate this homage to the all-Citra pale ales.”

pFriem Family Brewers Extra Pale (95)

“Scents of melon and pineapple, and the juicy essence of strawberry and gooseberry.”

Von Ebert Brewing Waning Echoes (95)

“American stout with notes of roast, chocolate, toffee.”

Burgeon Beer Company Treevana (95)

“Our flagship West Coast IPA carries a balanced bitterness boasting flavors of citrus, berry, and orange marmalade.”

Roadmap Brewing Co Alright, Alright, Alright (95)

Crisp, clean and subtle pilsner sweetness. This light lager is a crisp and refreshing beer that you can pound back all night.

MadTree Brewing Legendary Lager (95)

Balances the line between a craft pilsner and macro American lager.

Ecliptic Brewing Starburst IPA (95)

"Brewed with Amarillo, Azacca, Centennial, Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops."

Brewery Bhavana Brisk (95)

“Our version sets itself apart with two important distinctions: it’s hopped with Crystal for a nuanced aroma and has just a touch of oats to build its body.”

TRVE Brewing Tunnel of Trees (95)

"Hopped and dry-hopped with Chinook, Centennial, and Citra."

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co Bigfoot (95)

“Packed with bittersweet malt and heaps of aggressive whole-cone hops.”

Ecliptic Brewing Orange Giant Barleywine: Triple Dry-Hopped Edition (95)

“Dry-hopped three separate times with Columbus, Chinook, and Simcoe, as well as Mosaic and Azacca.”

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant King's Gold (95)

“American pilsner with a smooth malt flavor and robust hop taste.”

Highland Park Brewery DDH Crosbo Pils (95)

“A DDH West Coast pilsner brewed in collaboration with Crosby Hops.”

Fort George Brewery Etym (95)

“Barleywine bridging the gap between American barleywine and English barleywine.”

Loaded Question Brewing Co. The Tartan (95)

A balanced American Porter with notes of coffee, chocolate and a light roasty finish.

American Solera Western Vibes (96)

Lager aged in American oak foeders for three months.

Squatters American Wheat Hefeweizen (96)

“Brewed with German yeast and Tettnanger hops and has delicate citrus flavors.”

Hoppin' Frog Brewing Pete's Amazing Amburana Black Lager (96)

“An intense black schwarzbier aged on amburana wood.”

Wise Man Brewing Pie on the Weekends (96)

“Fresh blueberries, a soft blanket of malt, level bitterness. Showcases Nelson Sauvin’s complementary accents of berry and crushed grape.”

Breakside Brewery Strata Strata Strata (96)

A pale ale featuring our selected lots of 2020 Strata.

Highland Park Brewery Timbo Pils (96)

“We took inspiration for this West Coast hoppy pilsner from both German pilsners and West Coast IPAs.”

MadTree Brewing Entropic Theory (96)

"Huge aromas of orange, peach, and apricot. ...Smooth bitterness and soft mouthfeel as it delivers tropical-fruit flavors."

pFriem Family Brewers IPA (96)

"pFriem IPA builds on that legacy with big hops, huge citrus, and candy-like malt."

West Sixth Hop Static Channel 2 (96)

"Highly aromatic, hop-forward with notes of tropical fruits, stone fruit, berry, citrus, and pine."

Wayfinder Beer Chronokinetic Cold IPA (96)

“Juicy, tropical, citrus-lemon, mint, and a bit of dank.” 

Mason's Brewing Company Hipster Apocalypse (96)

“A hazy and juicy showcase for the Idaho 7 hop.”

Baere Brewing Company OG Toasty (96)

"Our house stout and ode to all the wonderfully dry and ashy stouts of the past."

Top Rung Brewing Company My Dog Scout Stout (96)

"Bold chocolate and coffee flavors with deceptively smooth roastiness balanced with subtle pine and citrusy hops."

Civil Life Brewing Company Porter (96)

“Blend of English and American base malts, English Crystal and roasted malts, English and American hops, London Porter yeast.”

Maplewood Brewing Company Charlatan (96)

American pale ale generously hopped with Citra, Centennial, and Simcoe hops for fresh citrus flavors with mild, earthy pine notes.

Seventh Son Brewing Co Seventh Son (96)

A ruddy American strong. Grapefruit and stone fruit hop aroma and character are balanced by a rich red malt backbone.

Two Roads Brewing Company Road 2 Ruin (96)

“A big, hoppy IPA with plenty of bite! Our assertive, hops-centric double IPA has a lean malt backdrop and is brewed with four American hops varieties—Summit, Palisade, Cascade, and Magnum. Piney, citrus, floral, not-for-the-timid!”

DESTIHL Brewery Triton Barleywine (97)

“Our English-American hybrid barleywine has a dark amber color, full body, high residual malty sweetness, and caramel-toffee aroma and flavor. The complexity of alcohols and fruity ester characters are counterbalanced by assertive American citrus hop bitterness and extraordinary alcohol content. English varietal hop aroma and flavor are at high levels.”

American Solera Chameleon Bites (97)

“Aged in rhum barrels with coconut, almonds, vanilla, marshmallow.”

Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top Production Facility American Strong Ale (97)

“Ale barrel-aged and finished on oak cubes.”

Verboten Brewing Double Oaked Amburana Grow Old With You (97)

“English-style barleywine aged in bourbon barrels, then again on amburana wood.”

Wild West Smooth Criminal (97)

“Features the traditional all-star Cascade plus a few other modern hops.”

Societe Brewing Company The Coachman (97)

“Intense peach and citrus hop aromas.”

Deschutes Brewery Obsidian Stout (97)

“Rich black barley and roasted malt with distinct notes of chocolate and espresso.”

AleSmith Brewing Co KickBackRelax (97)

“Packed with Mosaic and Citra, giving it notes of citrus and pineapple.”

Anchor Brewing Co. Crisp Pilsner (97)

Wave after wave of refreshment.

Bend Brewing Co Killer Stashe: Amarillo (97)

Killer ’Stashe began as a revival of the classic American pale ale and has evolved into a modern NW pale showcasing a single hop variety.

Live Oak Primus Weizenbock (97)

“Primus features a subtle warming alcohol character with notes of chocolate, caramel, and toffee in concert with flavors and aromas of clove, banana, and vanilla.”

Cellarmaker Mo’ Strata (97)

"Mosaic’s guava, tangerine, and pine elements team up perfectly to make this focused, dank, and fruity IPA."

Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai (97)

"Citrusy, tropical, and balanced American IPA brewed with six hop varietals and dry-hopped with Simcoe."

Metazoa Brewing Hoppopotamus (97)

"A burst of floral bitterness from the Citra and Mosaic hops is balanced by a soft sweetness."

Fremont Brewing Lush IPA (97)

Tropical hops reminiscent of lime, mango, and guava.”

4 Noses Brewing Company ’Bout Damn Time (97)

“West Coast IPA with bright, hoppy citrus flavors and aromas, and a crisp, assertive bitterness.”

Pinthouse Pizza Round Rock Radical Pils (97)

“Bready aromatics and lemon-pepper zest flavors hit harder than a Buffalo-based breakdown throughout the pint.”

Templin Family Brewing Ferda Double India Pale Ale (97)

“West Coast double India pale ale.”

Hoppin' Frog Brewery D.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer (97)

“This extreme Double Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout will overwhelm, satisfy, and destroy your taste buds like no other! D.O.R.I.S. is even darker, hoppier, and stronger than our gold medal–winning B.OR.I.S. The Crusher Stout. Dry-hopped and first wort−hopped with the finest American hops for a great imperial stout experience! Enjoy the darkness!!”

Silver City Neon Bloom (97)

“A spin on the classic American wheat ale, Neon Bloom is enhanced with Lemon Drop and Citra hops, backed with natural lemon peel for a fresh and fragrant experience.”

Albright Grove Brewing Company Walker Valley (97)

"This imperial stout has been aged for 12 months in bourbon barrels made from American White Oak. Rich bourbon and chocolate aroma, with a substantial malt body with notes of toffee, caramel, chocolate and coffee, and complex notes of vanilla and coconut from the oak's tannins, this is a wonderful stout to share or savor all on your own."

Fort George Brewery Pizza Pals (97)

“Packed with Nelson and Simcoe plus fancy malts for a balanced, snappy ‘American IPA.’”

American Solera Lizard Bites (98)

“Imperial stout aged in rum barrels with coconut, hazelnut, vanilla, marshmallow.”

Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse Demons Run Barrel Select - Amburana (98)

“Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout conditioned on amburana wood chips.”

Against the Grain 70K Amburana (98)

"70K aged in amburana wood barrels."

Cigar City Brewing Caffè Americano (98)

Bold, strong, and dark, Caffè Americano is made by adding vanilla and Tampa-roasted espresso beans to a double stout base.

American Solera Terpy Triple (98)

“Triple IPA dry-hopped with Simcoe, Strata, Mosaic.”

King Harbor Brewing Co Crew Provisions (98)

“With Mosaic, El Dorado, Amarillo hops. Pale-ale ABV, hopped like our IPAs.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Co Hopnosis (98)

“An innovative IPA brewed with coveted Cryo Hops pellets. We double dry hop this beer with varieties from the U.S. and New Zealand, creating an explosion of tropical fruit flavors including mango, passion fruit, white grape, and lychee.”

Fort George Brewery Java the Hop (2022) (98)

“Collaboration with Coava Coffee Roasters. Single hop, single bean featuring Rakau hops and Papua New Guinea Nichol Colbran Coffee.”

Wayfinder Beer Retro Gold West Coast IPA (98)

“Lean, assertive IPA with big aromatics. Clean and clear.”

Green Bench Brewing Co Postcard Pils (98)

Single-decoction American-style pilsner, brewed with German Barke Pilsner malt, corn, and U.S.-grown Mt. Hood hops.

Breakside Brewery Stay West IPA (98)

"Classic West Coast IPA—dank, citrusy, dry, and strong."

Gilman Brewing Quarter Panel (98)

"Massive tropical/dank/citrus aroma and flavor from... Amarillo, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops."

The Brew Kettle White Rajah (98)

"Huge notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and dankness on the nose, this IPA is dangerously smooth."

Top Rung Brewing Company HDR #14 (98)

“Bright tropical-fruit and citrusy aromas and flavors with a big bite.”

Fremont Brewing Ollie IPA (98)

“Mango, guava, and pineapple tropical notes with citrus, stone fruit, melon, honey, and light pine.”

Breakside Brewery Wanderlust IPA (98)

“West Coast IPA with Mosaic, Simcoe, Cascade, and Summit.”

Cellarmaker Brewing Company Night of the Living Dank (98)

“Hopped with Citra Incognito, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Simcoe.”

North Park Beer Co. Hop-Fu! (98)

“Delivers a flying kick to your olfactory system!”

Absolution Brewing Co Wicked 2023: The Symbiote (98)

“Modern West Coast triple IPA with Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops, two-row and Pilsner malt.”

Allusion Brewing Chasing Mavericks (98)

“West Coast–style double IPA brewed with Warrior, Chinook, Cascade, Columbus, Centennial. Clean, crisp malt finish with slight hop bite that is accompanied by hints of floral, citrus, pine in the taste and aroma.”

Burial Beer Co Lightgrinder (98)

“Deeply black porter with a rich base for a firm usage of citrusy and herbal American hops.”

Modern Times - The Belmont Fermentorium Oracolo (98)

Italian-style pilsner with American-grown Super Saazer and Crystal with a touch of Hallertau Blanc.

Highland Park Brewery Brunch Friends (98)

"Imperial Brunch Stout with maple, vanilla, coffee, and amburana wood made in celebration of the HPB Bottle Friends."

12 West Brewing Company Radial Spines (98)

“Hoppy, American-style lager with Citra and Mosaic hops.”

American Solera Coolship Roadtrip (99)

"This is a multiyear blend of Spontaneous Ale, brewed at Jester King and fermented and cellared at American Solera."

Moksa Brewing Live, Laugh, Lager (99)

“We visited Indie Hop Farms to select hops and chose a nice lot of Crystal. Earthy notes of citrus and spice meld with the heirloom pilsner malt. The name reminds us of our three daily necessities.”

Grains of Wrath Crypt Keeper (99)

"Citra single-hop IPA with bright flavors and aromas of citrus, grapefruit, lime, and tropical fruit."

Russian River Brewing Pliny the Elder 2020 (99)

"Grapefruit, pine, lychee, mild dank quality."

Our Mutual Friend Brewing Time’s Arrow (99)

“West Coast IPA brewed with Colorado Malting Company malt and hopped with Idaho 7, Citra, and Colorado-grown Cascade hops.”

Baere Brewing Company C3(i)PA (99)

“Our classic American IPA hopped with Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook.”

Finback Brewery Headspace (99)

“West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Citra, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade.”

New Image Brewing Co 9505 (99)

“Barrel-aged barleywine finished with amburana wood.”

Breakside Brewery & Taproom The Trappings and The Suits of Woe (99)

“Imperial milk stout aged in bourbon, American whiskey, and Nocino barrels.”

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Ruby Red Grapefruit Double Sunshine (99)

This special edition of our American DIPA is made with ruby-red grapefruit, adding an extra layer of mouth-watering, juicy, lush fruit character along with dank tropical aromas.

Highland Brewing AVL IPA (99)

This unfiltered American IPA is flush with notes of pineapple, mango, and grapefruit with a piney, resiny body. It features Chinook, Citra, and Centennial hops.

Green Cheek Beer Company It Just Works (100)

“Cold IPA with Mosaic, Ekuanot, and Amarillo.”