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Michael Heniff

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Beer Judge

Mike brewed his first few homebrew batches in college in 1994 and began regularly brewing in 1997.  Since then, he has brewed over 150 batches of beer, mead, and cider.  He has won over 200 medals and numerous major awards in competitions across the country.  His highest accomplishments include winning the Templeton Award (most points) of the Dixie Cup (one of the largest single-site homebrew competitions in the world) a record four times, Gulf Coast Homebrewer of the Year, and Lone Star Circuit Homebrewer of the Year.  He has had his recipes brewed at commercial breweries seven times.

Mike particularly enjoys traveling to find new beers.  He has made numerous travels abroad to find great beer, most frequently to Belgium and Germany.  He has logged over 6800 beers in his tasting journal, including over 620 beers from Belgium alone.  Mike has had brewing and beer travel articles published by Brew Your Own and Zymurgy magazines.

Mike is a current member of the Houston Foam Rangers Homebrew Club where he has held numerous officer positions.  He was also the founding President of the Lone Star Circuit and a former long time officer. He currently ranks as a Grand Master III BJCP judge.  He has judged in over 70 competitions across the United States, frequently serving on Best of Show panels.

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My reviews

Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pfungstadter Weizen Radler is a canned radler and is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (2015 BJCP Category 29A) according to the BJCP guidelines. But, the BJCP guidelines do not specifically include radler as a style and none of the BJCP categories are very applicable to this type of beer.... Read More

Golden Raspberry Barrel Aged Belgian Ale

Golden Raspberry Barrel Aged Belgian Ale

Oregon
United States
Golden Raspberry Barrel Aged Belgian Ale, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

pFriem Golden Raspberry Barrel Aged Belgian Ale rests in Sauvignon Blanc barrels before adding Oregon grown Golden Raspberries. The result is a sunny blonde rustic beer with notes of honeyed apricot, raspberry preserves, and fresh baked bread.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
IBUs: 
18
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Gambrinus Pilsner, Rahr Unmalted Wheat
Hops: 
Tettnanger, Hallertau Blanc

 

 


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Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Golden Raspberry Barrel Aged Belgian Ale by pFriem Family Brewers is being evaluated as a Mixed-Style Beer (category 34B from the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Belgian Blond Ales (category 25A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines) are noted for their light color... Read More

Evil Haze Factory

Evil Haze Factory

Colorado
United States
Evil Haze Factory, WeldWerks Brewing Co.
Description 

Double India Pale Ale brewed with a villainous amount of Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, El Dorado and Lotus hops. All our favorites hops make for a balanced, smooth DIPA exploding with tropical, citrus and stone fruit.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.7%
Hops: 
Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, El Dorado, Lotus

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Evil Haze Factory by WeldWerks Brewing Co. is a New England Double IPA and is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (category 21B in the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the Double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops. Additionally, despite being a high-alcohol content style, Double ... Read More

Pauwel Kwak

Pauwel Kwak
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Pauwel Kwak by Bosteels Brewery is a Belgian specialty ale and is being judged as a Belgian Specialty Ale (2008 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines category 16E).  The most recent version of the guidelines has eliminated this Belgian "catch-all" category and suggests that it be judged as a Clone Beer (... Read More

Dragon's Milk Triple Mash

Dragon's Milk Triple Mash

Michigan
United States
Dragon's Milk Triple Mash, New Holland Brewing Co.
Description 

Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash is aged for one year in select bourbon barrels. The flavors of Dragon’s Milk – chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla, & oak – are all amplified in a way that still allows for balance and refinement to shine through.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
17.0%
IBUs: 
30
Served at: 
50 - 55º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Dragon's Milk Triple Mash by New Holland Brewing Co. is a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout and is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (category 33B from the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Specialty Wood-Aged Beers are aged in spirit barrels and should... Read More

Over the Ivy

Over the Ivy

Iowa
United States
Over the Ivy, Confluence Brewing Co.
Description 

Imagine a perfect summer day at the ballpark... the smell of freshly cut grass, peanut shells on the ground, a hot dog in your hand and the company of good friends. At the crack of a bat, a thousand voices rise in excitement, and as the ball clears the wall, the crowd erupts in celebration. We crafted this pilsener in honor of those perfect moments. This beer takes a little longer to make than most, but its crisp and refreshing taste makes it a perfect pairing for long-awaited victories. Grab a 4-pack and go Over the Ivy with us!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%
IBUs: 
36
Served at: 
38 - 45ºF
Malts: 
Bohemian Floor Malted Pilsner Malt
Hops: 
Czech Saaz

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Over the Ivy by Confluence Brewing Co. is a Czech Pils and is being evaluated as a Czech Premium Pale Lager (category 3B in the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Czech Premium Pale Lagers are golden-colored lagers noted for their rich malt flavors (typically bready in character) and an assertive... Read More

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