Buyer's Guide for Beer Lovers

Lagers

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Interpreting the 100-point Scale

Consumers can translate the point score to the following quality bands:

Point Range Quality Band
96-100 points Platinum
90-95 points Gold
85-90 points Silver
80-84 points Bronze
Less than 80 Not Recommended
Legend
  • = Brewpub
  • ABV = Alcohol by volume
  • Date denotes the date on which the beer was tasted

94 Capital Eisphyre, Capital Brewery (WI). 9.8% ABV (3/10)
Deep copper color. Rich brown sugar, dried fruit, and praline aromas follow through on a massive chewy entry to a fruity-yet-dry full body with sensational depth and balance. Finishes with a very long, grilled citrus peel and chocolate custard-accented fade. Very decadent.

91 Hermannator Ice Bock, Vancouver Island Brewery (Canada). 9.5% ABV (3/10)
Dark brown color. Mild dark roasted grain and molasses aromas follow through on rich, velvety entry to a fruity medium-full body with a mélange of mashed date, fig and raisin notes. Finishes with a long, dark nut toast and baker’s chocolate fade with hints of dried citrus and earth. Very flavorful and well made.

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