Awards & Reviews

BREWCHUB AWARD WINNERS

Brewmaster's Choice Award,
Knickerbocker Battle of the Beers, 2006
"The thing that made your beer remarkable was that it had a rich pepper flavor, with a hint of roast to it, and yet very mild heat. Well done!"
George de Piro, Brewmaster
C.H. Evans Brewing Company at the Albany Pump Station
Albany, NY

2nd Place, Spice, Vegetable, Herb Beer Category
2007 Empire State Open Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"A good showcase for the flavor of the jalapenos"
"...pepper character melds nicely with the underlying APA"

2nd Place, Veggies, Roots and Leaves Beer Category
2007 Western New York Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"...married the pale ale character with the veggie heat of the jalapeno."
"...nothing overpowers"

2nd Place, Spice, Vegetable, Herb Beer Category
2007 New York State Fair Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Quite a refreshing beer"

3rd Place, Spice, Vegetable, Herb Beer Category
2007 Homebrew Alley Competition
Judges' comments:
"Great pepper aroma"
"Great malt/hop balance...Clean peppery finish, but not over the top hot"

1st Place, Fruit Beer Category
2007 Empire State Open Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Aroma of a raspberry malted milk"
"Very easy to overdo fruit, but you kept it just subtle enough...pleasant raspberry finish"

1st Place, Fruit Beer Category
2007 Western New York Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"The fruit really compliments the stout, without overwhelming it"

1st Place, Fruit Beer Category
2007 Brewers East End Revival Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Great beer...some rather complex dark fruits"
"... cherries, raisins, and raspberry notes"

2nd Place, Fruit Beer Category
2007 New York State Fair Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Chewy and delicious"

1st Place, Spice/Vegetable/Herb Beer Category
2005 Hudson Valley Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Well moderated...sweet of the malt balanced off the lasting pepper."
"Just the right amount of heat - it doesn't linger"

3rd Place, Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer Category (1st round)
2005 National Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"The habanero is unmistakable"
"Spicy notes from habanero...citrus hops flavor makes it past the habanero"
"Good heat level"

2nd Place, Belgian Strong Category (1st round)
2004 National Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Floral and perfumey aroma...unique and enjoyable"
"Malty sweet with judicious spiciness"
"Complexity is great...dark fruit"

3rd Place, Belgian Dubbel Category (1st round)
2004 National Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Banana and bubblegum esters...touch of raisin and dark fruits"
"Nice malt character, good balance"

2nd Place, New Entrants Category (1st round)- IPA
2003 National Homebrew Competition
Judges' comments:
"Dry, clean and hoppy"
"Citrus hop aroma is large and pleasant"

BREWCHUB REVIEWS

"Though it may be a style very limited in number, I've had my share of Chili beers. Most of the time it seems to be an attempt to give substance to an otherwise unremarkable beer, but putting leather seats in a Yugo doesn't leave you with a Bentley. That's why when you pour a bottle of "The Three Habaneros" you know that you're in for a new kind of ride. It is a golden brown in color and the aroma is complex, giving off only a hint of the fire within. At first sip you're greeted by a robust malt, and then graciously introduced to their South of the Border counterpart. If you allow it to sit on your tongue for a moment you can actually dance between the malt and the habanero. I've experienced three incarnations of BrewChub's chili beer, and they have all been buenissimo."
Chris Olness
Investor and beer scout, Shelton Brothers
NYC

"This beer is close to black in color with a healthy tan head. The berries come out in the nose, but the cocoa, coffee, and roasted notes are much stronger - which is great! In the taste, the raspberry is subtle and doesn't overpower this nice stout. Medium body, very well-balanced. Finishes nice and clean. And even after all that, my name and face are right there on the bottle, so it's my favorite beer ever made!"
Tara Turner
Bartender, Collins Bar, NYC

"Nice hoppy flavor, very fresh with a rich texture and a clean aftertaste."
Tom Hoyt
Trumpeter, Broadway musical "Wicked" and NYC Opera
NYC

"Bruce makes beers that find that perfect spot between complexity and fussiness. He gets a full flavored richness without detouring into boutiquey excess or undrinkability. It's just right. If you're like me, and you try various fine, famous brews and think, "This is great, but it's be even better if..." Bruce can finish that sentence for you with one of his own beers."
Peter Wilson
Percussionist, NY Philharmonic
NYC