Buyer's Guide for Beer Lovers

Specialty Beers and Draft Cider

From the Branch to the Barrel

Belgian-Style Specialty Ale

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 Signature Ale, De Proef Brouwerij (Belgium). 8.5% ABV (8/07)
Lightly hazy pale amber color. Grilled citrus, fruit caramel and tapioca aromas are inviting. A rich, frothy entry leads to a fruity full body of grilled citrus, toffee, sea salt and delicate spice. Finishes with an endless, evolving fade of citrus (tangerine, kiwi, grapefruit), nut and honey flavors. Remarkable!

93 Redbach, Rodenbach Brewery (Belgium). 3.7% ABV (9/06)
Beautiful deep blood red mahogany color. Sweet cherry pulp and spicy honey aromas. A rich fruity entry leads to a sweet, tart, full-bodied palate with vibrant sour cherry and citrus marmalade flavors. Finishes with a long cherry and herbal honey fade. Remarkably fresh and fruity.

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