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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.
Banana Foster Hef by Garage Brewing Co. is a Hefeweizen-style beer brewed with banana and vanilla flavors brewed by Garage Brewing Co., judged as BJCP Category 29B. Fruit & Spice Beer.
As with other Fruit Beer examples, a Fruit & Spice beer should contain fruit and spice ... Read More
This appropriately red Red IPA pours very clear with an off-white head; this is a very pretty beer. It smells hoppy, bready and clean. The hop aromas are piney and earthy – a very West Coast feel. This beer's flavor is similar but with a marked hop spiciness in the finish that lingers. Inside of... 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
