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Michael Bury

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Beer & Mead Judge

Mike Bury is an award winning homebrewer and meadmaker for over a decade, BJCP Grand Master III judge with mead certification, and former President of the Stoney Creek Homebrewers. As a chemist, he enjoys that complex chemistry that occurs in fermented beverages during both the production and consumption phases. Forever in the pursuit of great beer and mead, he doesn’t allow the trappings of particular styles to ruin his experience. While in his spare time, he enjoys landscaping, woodworking, and most home remodeling projects.

 

My reviews

Consolation Prize

Lord Hobo Beer Consolation Prize Double IPA
Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
17 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Consolation Prize opens with an overall restrained aroma with a balance of caramel, grapefruit, and generic herbaceous and floral notes.  Although the aroma leaves a bit to be desired for a double IPA, the appearance is spot on.  The light amber beer is only partially hazy and sits beneath a... Read More

Fu Manbrew

Fu Manbrew, Monday Night Brewing
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Fu ManBrew by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as a Witbier (2015 BJCP Category 24A) with the subtle twist of the added ginger in addition to the typical citrus peel and/or coriander.

Prominent ginger alongside floral hops will greet your nose in the beginning.  As the beer begins... Read More

Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
3 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Citras Maximus India Pale Lager by Gate City Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an IPL, India Pale Lager.  Currently, there’s no associated BJCP style number for this sub-category of beers.  The style is generally accepted as a hoppy version of a German Pilsner with a clean, lager-like... Read More

Double Impressionist

Double Impressionist

Maryland
United States
Double Impressionist, Olde Mother Brewing Co.
Description 

A big, bold, double IPA with an assertive dry-hop that brings intensely resinous and citrus flavors to the forefront.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Hops: 
Mosaic, Sultana, Idaho 7

 

 


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Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Double Impressionist by Olde Mother Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Double IPA (2015 BJCP Category 22A). A vigorous pour provided a hazy, solid amber beer underneath a moderate stand of persistent ivory foam.

The nose is intensely overripe tropical fruit such as a mango, papaya and a... Read More

Tripped Up

Tripped Up

Louisiana
United States
Tripped Up, Low Road Brewing
Description 

The Abbey Ale yeast imparts notes of banana, clove & a hint of bubble gum for a curiously smooth, easy drinking Belgian Style Tripel. Be careful you don't get "Tripped Up" by the 9.2% ABV!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.2

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Tripped Up by Low Road Brewing is being evaluated as a Belgian Tripel (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 26C). It poured slightly hazy with decent but not brilliant clarity. Color was a burnished gold and true to style, and delicate lacing decorated the interior of the... Read More

Shiner Black

Shiner Black
Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Shiner Black opens with an intense dark chocolate nose and hints of coffee and toast. Also in the aroma, malt dominates the the faint floral hops. No esters are present -- as expected with a cleanly fermented lager. It pours obsidian in color, but the moderately sized light brown head is... Read More

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