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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.
Clencher by BuckleDown Brewing is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured a bright golden color with a big, thick white head that displayed excellent retention. No carbonation bubbles were visible in the glass.
In the aroma, a... Read More
Big Softy by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured very hazy with a near New England IPA style resemblance. A thick frothy white head framed the glass well.
High citrus notes of oranges, lemon... Read More
Mierka by Väsen Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer(Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured straw in color with a hazy clarity and a very thin white foam stand. Seems highly carbonated judging from the small bubbles rising fast to the... Read More
Longbody Ale by Hometown Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
This beer starts with moderate aromas of hoppy American hops character of grapefruit, pine and resin. The notes are of caramel,... Read More
Praga Pilsner by Praga Brewing Group is being evaluated as a Czech Premium Pale Lager (Category 3B) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Moderately rich malt aromas of fresh bread and melanoidins with a moderately amount of spicy hops come through in the... Read More
This beer pours golden and clear. It exhibits a thick appearance; a white foamy head crowns it with a long lasting retention. A small string of bubbles in the glass is seen rising to the top. The aroma of medium low bready, doughy, and cracker-like Pilsner malt character welcomes you. Then there... Read More
