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John C. Tull

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Beer Judge

John Tull began making beer for himself and his friends in 1994 just prior to moving to Utah to begin graduate school. While working on his Ph.D. in Reno, Nevada, John became interested in judging beer, mead and cider through his friends and colleagues in the Washoe Zephyr Zymurgists, a homebrew club with strong and early representation in the Beer Judge Certification Program. He took the BJCP exam in 2001 and gradually has risen to the rank of Grand Master I. John has judged in more than 50 beer competitions and organized eight, including the AHA National Homebrew Competition final round in 2009. Outside of his life as a beer judge, John is a wildlife ecologist focused on conservation of fragile desert landscapes and the wildlife that live there. He and his wife Marlene have two wonderful daughters and a French Brittany named Jaca.

 

My reviews

Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Blood Orange Imperial Ale is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (2015 BJCP Category 29A). Alcohol and malt sweetness, possibly combining with yeast esters, produce a cherry and mild bubblegum aroma in this blood orange infused imperial-strength fruit beer. There is also a faint hint of lacquer or... Read More

Stoker Red Ale

Stoker Red Ale by Worthy Brewing
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Stoker Red Ale by Worthy Brewing Co. was judged as a Specialty IPA: Red IPA (21B). The aroma has hints of pine, wood, and cane sugar. A rich, fluffy off-white head rests on top of a slightly hazy, copper-amber colored beer. The flavor is malty (slight caramel, a touch sweet, but not cloying),... Read More

Synopsis Black Currant

Area Two Experimental Brewing - Synopsis Black Currant, Two Roads Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Synopsis Black Currant by Area Two Experimental Brewing​ was judged as a Wild Specialty Beer (28C) with black currant. The black currant aroma is bold, smelling very much like black currant jam, though less intense. A hint of acidity is also detectable in the aroma. The color is garnet with... Read More

Three Harvest - Spring 2021

Three Harvest - Spring 2021

Georgia
United States
Three Harvest DIPA - Spring 2021, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Off-season fresh hop double IPA featuring hydroponically grown Cascade hops with flavor notes of citrus, grapefruit, floral, and spice.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
44
Hops: 
Hydroponically grown fresh cascade hops

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Three Harvest DIPA - Spring 2021 by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged as a Double IPA (22A).

The aroma of this beer is clearly hops-dominated, but it doesn’t reset your olfactory sensors like some Double IPAs are capable of doing. In fact, the aromas are relatively straightforward: pronounced... Read More

Porter Culture

Hops and Grain Beer Porter Culture
Judges Rating:
97
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

This Baltic Porter has a very pleasant and complex aroma that includes floral hops, mild stone fruit aromatics, rich chocolaty malt, hints of burnt roast and a touch of vanilla. A very slight alcohol aroma can also be detected. It is a near-black color that suspends a light head of small, tan... Read More

Barrel Aged Saison V

Barrel Aged Saison V

Barrel Aged Saison V, pFriem Family Brewers
Description 

In our hearts, it’s always Saison season. Our slightly dry, oaky version is packed with tropical hints of pineapple, guava and citrus, making this radiant, gold beauty perfect for shining through the clouds and soaking up the rays.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.7%
IBUs: 
30
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
German Pilsner, White Wheat, Raw Wheat, Malted Spelt
Hops: 
Tettnang, Galaxy

 

 


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Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Barrel Aged Saison V by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (33B BJCP 2021) with a base Saison (25B). A complex aroma is evident in this beer with citrus notes, woody funk, yeast, acidity, leather and quite a mix of other interesting, less obvious olfactory sensations... Read More

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