Blind Pirate Double IPA by Monday Night Brewing was reviewed as a Double IPA (BJCP style 22A). Light copper in color with a slight haze possibly due to dry hopping. The white head was soft and foamy, hard to see the carbonation from the haze. Some very small hop particles confirmed the... 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:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
27 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
#adulting by Evil Genius Beer Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
Golden with a slight haze. White foamy head that had average persistence. Many bubbles were seen rising, bringing the aromas to the nose.
Bright notes of tangerine... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Campfire Coffee Stout by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Mixed-Style Beer (Category 34B) from the 2015 BJCP Style guidelines.
Moderate aromas of rich dark chocolate, dark roast coffee and malt sweetness with a hint of smoke are found upon first... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Tank Dog Hazy Imperial IPA by New Realm Brewing is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Aromas of pine and resin with a small amount of biscuit intermingle with fruity esters of pithy citrus hops. Circus peanuts also... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
This Red IPA exhibits reddish-amber hues that lean toward a very light brown color when poured. It has great clarity, and above it is a light tan-colored, fluffy head that gives this beer an inviting appearance. The moderate aroma of citrus and piney hops, along with light bready toast and... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
12 / 20
Paradise City by Birdsong Brewing is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
It poured golden yellow with a hazy clarity indicative of the yeast strain or dry-hopping. A frothy white head, with a long lasting retention frames the glass nicely... Read More