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Dan Martich

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Beer Judge

Drawn to craft beer since the early 90s. He's been homebrewing for over 25 years, and a National BJCP judge for over 10.  Dan calls himself the "beer hound", because finding good beer on his travels is what makes his tail wag.

Becoming a BJCP judge solidified his interest in craft beer, and improved the quality of his homebrews. He's enthusiastic about beer competitions, and has won many awards including a Gold Medal at the National Homebrew Competition.  He has served as a proctor, translator and exam grader for the BJCP.

My reviews

Stargazer White

Highland Stargazer White, Highland Brewing Co
Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Stargazer White by Highland Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Witbier (Category 24A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

The beer poured hazy, straw yellow in color with a large, thick, moussy white head that persisted for a very long time. It also showed a big effervescent quality.

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Fight Milk

Fight Milk, Pontoon Brewing
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

 Fight Milk by Pontoon Brewing is being evaluated as an Oatmeal Stout (Category 16B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.  

Roasted malts, vanilla and coffee aromas are all present. Slight alcohols evaporated quickly, and the cream in the aroma is reminiscent of an ice cream float experience. ... Read More

Rise and Shine Breakfast Sour

Rise and Shine Breakfast Sour

Louisiana
United States
Rise and Shine Breakfast Sour, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

It all starts with a classic Berliner Weisse, with a lightly tart backbone and tongue tickling effervescence. This time we went nuts and loaded it up with freshly baked strawberry pop-tarts from Molly's Rise and Shine in New Orleans. It's pretty much everything you loved about childhood mixed with everything you love about adulthood.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
Malts: 
Pilsen, Munich, Wheat
Hops: 
Cascade

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Rise and Shine Breakfast Sour by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Berliner Weisse (Category 23A) from the 2015 BJCP Style guidelines. 

This beer has aromas of stone wheat crackers with a little fruity perfume. There's a moderate amount of... Read More

El Rhodeo

El Rhodeo

El Rhodeo, Moniker Brewery
Description 

A Classic Mexican-style pale lager.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.6%
IBUs: 
15
Served at: 
40º F
Malts: 
Flaked Rice, Cara Pils, Vienna
Hops: 
Saaz, Tettnang

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

El Rhodeo by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as an International Pale Lager (Category 2A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

This beer presents itself with very low aromas of grainy malt and corn. The hops are also low, with characteristics of floral and... Read More

Tony Goes Dancing

Back East Brewing Tony Goes Dancing Double IPA beer
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This beer has "hop lover's serum" written all over it. Put your nose to the beer and huge aromas of of passion fruit and mangoes explode out of the glass. The little voice from the malt says grainy, with a light sweet caramel note, but then it's back to the hops for some citrusy grapefruit that... Read More

The Topsail

The Topsail by Cape May Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
98
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

The Topsail by Cape May Brewing Company is being evaluated as a Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

The aroma of this beer is inviting with lots of ripe pineapple, green mangoes, red apples, ripe pear, and light citrus fruity esters. The grainy malt... Read More

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