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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

Microburst

Microburst

Pennsylvania
United States
Microburst, Grist House Craft Brewery
Description 

This award-winning sour is crisp and refreshing with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Brewed with raspberry, vanilla, and local wildflower honey from Bedillion Honey Farm.

2020 National Honey Board Beer Competition Gold Medal Winner, Best Honey Sour.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Served at: 
34 - 38º F

 

 


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

Microburst by Grist House Craft Brewery is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (Category 28C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. The beer’s notes are a fruited sour with raspberry, vanilla and local wildflower honey.

This beer opens with a creamy lactic-... Read More

Get Set Wheat

Get Set Wheat

Maine
USA
Get Set Wheat, Kit NA Brewing
Description 

Get Set is a bright, crushable, non-alcoholic craft beer. Hints of coriander and orange peel lead to a smooth, full-bodied finish that feels like sipping on sunshine. Crafted to remove gluten and vegan friendly, Get Set is an exceptional craft beer made with the highest quality ingredients, including wheat, oats, and Chinook hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
0.5%
Served at: 
38 - 45º F
Malts: 
Wheat, Oats
Hops: 
Chinook

 

 


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Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Get Set Wheat by Kit NA Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Witbier (Category 24A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.  

 Aromas of coriander and sweet ripe citrus fruit are present, along with a notable herbal element from the spices help the beer's sip end on a... Read More

Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

This beer has a rich malt aroma of toasted rye bread, light spice, and a very small amount of citrus tanginess. There's also low fruity esters of red berries, with no detectable hops. The color is dark copper with brilliant clarity, a foamy, thick head frames the picture, and the many bubbles... Read More

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

Gingerbread Stout by Hardywood is being evaluated as a Winter Seasonal Beer (Category 30C) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

The base beer is an imperial sweet stout, it pours a very dark brown, nearly black –clarity is opaque with a tall thick foamy tan head.  The head retention is... Read More

Hop Manna IPA

Shmaltz Hop Manna IPA, Schmaltz Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
75
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
16 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Hop Manna by Shmaltz Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

Reddish copper with a light tan head with a light haze, the head texture was foamy with big bubbles that quickly collapsed.

Initial layered aromas of caramel, and... Read More

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ohio
United States
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Beer, Hoppin Frog Brewery
Description 

A juicy pineapple taste and aroma adds a delightful tropical compliment to the refreshing lemon and light malt flavors of this citrus ale. Complex and satisfying, taking citrus ales to a whole new level.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Hoppin’ Frog Brewery is being evaluated as Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

This beer poured pale yellow and hazy with a white foamy head that had average persistence.  

Aromas of pineapple, sweet vanilla notes, with a lactic,... Read More

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