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Jim is a Grand Master beer judge and former Associate Exam Director for the Beer Judge Certification Program. He began enjoying good beer in the mid aughts and started homebrewing shortly thereafter. Regardless of style, Jim is always on the lookout for breweries that are good at what they do.
Green's Gluten-Free Tripel Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.
The aroma is prominently fruity and also has a bubblegum character. There are underlying flour-like and doughy aromas, which, although not expected in a Belgian-style ale,... Read More
Moderate lactic and buttery aromas rise from this American Wild Ale, which take on more of a background character that's damp and earthy as it warms. This beer pours an opaque orange color, though there is no visible sediment. The white head disappears instantly – not uncommon in this style. The... Read More
Butta Cup is a Double Brown Ale with added flavors, judged as BJCP Category 34C, Experimental Beer. This beer starts with a burst of chocolate and peanut butter-like aromas, which hint at sweetness. They smell almost like kids' cereal at first, but become more subdued after a moment. A low... Read More
Brouwerij 't Verzet Oud Bruin is an Oud Bruin, judged as BJCP Category 23C. This example is a murky brown color with a solid charge of fizz. The white head dies down after just a moment. Its aroma is acidic and fruity (mostly cherry) with background sweetness and caramel malt. The taste is full-... Read More
Hipster IPA by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is a New England IPA, judged as BJCP Category 21B.
This example has a sweet, juicy hop aroma containing notes of pine, mango and other fruit. It pours a milky yellow color and is hazy. The flavor is also hop-dominated, but tastes more of... Read More
A one-of-a-kind style, Gueuze is a carbonated blend of aged and young Lambic. Its rustic flavors provide a window into Lambic's traditional fermentation environment. This example starts with a pleasantly earthy, musty aroma with a spicy -- almost peppery -- quality, balanced evenly with... Read More
