This beer pours a hazy gold with orange hues creating an off-white head that lasts. Although darker than most (straight, non-dunkel Weissbiers) this one has the high notes of banana and clove that so characterizes the style. Moderate pilsner-malt sweetness comes through in the aroma as well as a... Read More
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Dan Martich
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
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
10 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20
This beer pours with a light golden color and a fluffy white head. Fine bubbles randomly rise to the surface. The medium intensity hop aroma is of woodsy, floral, and some low amounts of pine, and grapefruit rind notes. Subtle fruity esters of peach and red raspberry notes possibly coming from... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
I’m on a Boat by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18C) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured out with a light golden yellow and a slightly hazy clarity. The thick white head framed this beer beautifully, and the tiny bubbles slowly rising to the... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Alcatraz 2X IPA by Alcatraz Brewing is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured golden amber with a low amount of haziness. The robust off-white head is voluminous and framed the glass beautifully.
Moderate floral hops... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Barrel-Aged Hypnic Jerk by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP Provisional Style guidelines.
This beer poured mahogany brown with orange hues, and it was moderately cloudy. A light tan head... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Apex Predator by Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) per the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Big hop notes of pine salute the olfactory receptors. There’s also sweet pineapple juice and more pine aromas that end with a woodsy... Read More