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Brian Eichhorn

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Beer, Mead & Cider Judge

Brian started diving into the world of craft beer in 2004, tracking all of the beers he tasted online, with notes. He picked up homebrewing in 2008 and began judging in 2010. Taking pride in the opportunity to give feedback to brewers of all sorts, he has progressed through the BJCP, attaining the rank of Master in 2013. He formerly acted as an Associate Exam Director for the BJCP, as well as an exam administrator and proctor, and presently holds the rank of Grand Master IV, as well as Mead judge. To him, the most important aspect of judging is to know your limits and learn how to recognize them and expand them. To achieve that end, Brian has judged in over 100 competitions in 12 states and counting, including the Great American Beer Festival, and visits innumerable breweries. He also helps organize a few competitions each year, including the role of judge coordinator for the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (which you may know as FoBAB), the largest of its kind in the world.

 

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My reviews

Peach Stand Rambler

Peach Stand Rambler

Colorado
United States
Peach Stand Rambler, Odell Brewing
Description 

There’s nothing quite like the summer harvest of Palisade peaches. Peach Stand Rambler is our tribute to the hands that carefully tend those orchards. A Blonde Ale brewed to accentuate fresh Palisade peaches, this beer is refreshing and bright like a calm Colorado sunset.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.1%
IBUs: 
10

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Peach Stand Rambler by Odell Brewing Co. was reviewed as a 29a Fruit Beer, per the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

On the pour, there is a faint protein haze over a pale golden body with a persistent and sticky white head. On the nose, it's a huge hit of juicy peach, but under this is a... Read More

Trop Tail

Trop Tail

Georgia
United States
Trop Tail, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Brewed and triple dry hopped with El Dorado, Sabro, Idaho Gem and Zappa!
This tropical, juicy, hazy has a nice balance of earthy hop notes, tropical fruit and grapefruit. All Rounded out by a light bitterness that even non-ipa drinkers will love.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Hops: 
El Dorado, Sabro, Idaho Gem, Zappa

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Trop Tail by Social Fox Brewing was evaluated as a 21B Specialty IPA of the NEIPA/Juicy/Hazy variety. This pours hazily into the glass, though not terribly turbid-looking. A persistent creamy white head adds an attractive topper to the golden-hazed body. On the nose, you're hit with a tropical... Read More

Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

Rhode Island
USA
Turd Ferguson, Moniker Brewery
Description 

Soft, hazy, and melon-y. Crushable with bright tropical flavors and notes of strawberry, honeydew, and grapefruit pith.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.4%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Turd Ferguson by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a 21B Specialty IPA (Hazy IPA) per the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. In the glass, it's a deep gold and quite hazy with a creamy white head that falls to a striking ring around the glass. On the nose, a good mix of fruit, including stone fruit, like... Read More

Hoptronix

Hoptronix by New Holland Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
82
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Hoptronix by New Holland is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. The expectation here is an amped up American IPA, and while it fits that, it falls off a bit from the expectation.

The beer presents deeply hazed orange/gold with hop polyphenols and... Read More

Paradise Park

Paradise Park

Louisiana
United States
Paradise Park, Urban South Brewery
Description 

Brewed with Pilsner Malt and Huell Melon Hops, this easy drinking lager is the perfect beer for the Louisiana climate. Named after a trailer park in our founder’s hometown, this lager doesn’t take itself too seriously. We worked tirelessly to make this an affordable local lager for the everyday beer drinker.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.5%
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
38 - 45ºF
Malts: 
Pilsner
Hops: 
Huell Melon

 

 


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Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Paradise Park by Urban South Brewery is an American Lager that is being judged as 1B-American Lager. Even with this being judged as an American Lager, I think it may be more of a hybrid of styles. Aromatically it is very fresh and spicy, with a noble-type hop aroma that is persistent and much... Read More

Mango Tree Shaker

Mango Tree Shaker

Colorado
United States
Mango Tree Shaker, Odell Brewing
Description 

Ripe, tropical mango and bright, citrusy hops combine to shake the senses in this Imperial Mango IPA. Complex hop notes of tangerine and grapefruit meld with subtly sweet mango to create a bold and juicy IPA.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
50

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Mango Tree Shaker by Odell Brewing Co. was reviewed as a 29A Fruit Beer, per the BJCP 2015 Style Guidelines.

The pour starts a deep gold with a faint hop and protein haze with a sticky white head that persists. On the nose, the aroma is fairly complex, though hop-forward. The mango is a... Read More

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