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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.
Mandarina IPA by Highland Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines with a base style of American IPA.
This beer poured golden yellow with a foamy thick white head that disappeared slightly quicker than expected. The clarity was brilliant... Read More
Hydra’s Haze by Heavy Seas Beer is being evaluated as a New England style IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
Huge aromas of citrus fruit burst out of the glass along with fresh oranges and grapefruit peel, light pineapple, bold fruity esters in the form of pears and... Read More
Llama Mama by Darwin Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Sweet Stout (Category 16A) from the 2015 BJCP Style guidelines.
This beer has aromas of roasted malt, creamy lactic milk from the added lactose that gives it its stylistic category. Moderate earthy hops are... Read More
Tank Dog Tangerine Mango Imperial IPA by New Realm Brewing is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
This beer starts with moderate juicy aromas of mango and citrus, followed by a circus peanuts and bubblegum finish. Many fruity esters were... Read More
The aroma of this beer is delightful: A medium-sweet malt note and fruity esters of lychee fruit, then a sot, freshly baked bread-like character. Very light grassy notes round out the hop aroma, with a light nutty malt quality at the end. Its inviting golden yellow appearance and brilliant... Read More
Doin' Thyme by Birdsong Brewing is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
Poured into a glass this beer's appearance is light golden yellow, with a hazy clarity. It carried a large foamy white head, that lasts and lasts. The aroma... Read More
