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John C. Tull

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Beer Judge

John Tull began making beer for himself and his friends in 1994 just prior to moving to Utah to begin graduate school. While working on his Ph.D. in Reno, Nevada, John became interested in judging beer, mead and cider through his friends and colleagues in the Washoe Zephyr Zymurgists, a homebrew club with strong and early representation in the Beer Judge Certification Program. He took the BJCP exam in 2001 and gradually has risen to the rank of Grand Master I. John has judged in more than 50 beer competitions and organized eight, including the AHA National Homebrew Competition final round in 2009. Outside of his life as a beer judge, John is a wildlife ecologist focused on conservation of fragile desert landscapes and the wildlife that live there. He and his wife Marlene have two wonderful daughters and a French Brittany named Jaca.

 

My reviews

Accumulation

Accumulation by New Belgium Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Spice and citrus rind aromatics blend with light yeast and malt aromas that are somewhat bready in this White IPA. The color is straw, mostly clear, with a thin, but persistent white head. The flavor showcases significant bitter orange character and some clove phenol that combines with a strong... Read More

CDA

CDA by pFriem Family Brewers
Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

CDA by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as a Specialty IPA: Black IPA (21B). A pungent and tropical fruit hop character jumps out in the aroma, a good bit oniony or asafoetida-like (pungent) with a little mango (tropical fruit) in the background. A roast/dark malt note, some caramel, and a... Read More

Molly's IPA

Molly's IPA, Molly's Spirits
Judges Rating:
79
Appearance:
3 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Molly’s IPA by Molly's Spirits​ was judged as an American IPA (21A). Hops dominate the aroma with pine resin, floral, honeydew, cantaloupe and slight herbal qualities. A clean, malt sweetness is also noticeable. The appearance is somewhat opaque, orange-yellow in color with a fine, white head.... Read More

4 Seasons Winter '20

4 Seasons Winter '20

California
United States
4 Seasons Winter '20, Mother Earth Brew Co.
Description 

A FULL-BODIED, RICH, WINTER-WARMER loaded with chocolate and whole coffee beans, lending a wonderful roasted aroma and flavor without being astringent. Lactose further adds to the beer’s body and provides a silky smooth mouthfeel mid-palate. Medium crystal and pale chocolate malts add light caramel and toffee notes. NITROGENATED.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.9%
IBUs: 
55
Served at: 
55º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

4 Seasons Winter ‘20 by Mother Earth Brew Co. was judged as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (33B). It was brewed with coffee, chocolate and lactose. Coffee leaps out in the aroma and is huge in the nose of this beer. With some additional effort, cocoa and vanilla start to come through. The color is a... Read More

Atrial Rubicite

Atrial Rubicite Jester King Beer
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

A very evident raspberry aroma, mostly from the flesh of the fruit, and a pithy quality that comes across as slightly woody is first noted in this Wood-Aged Beer. Lambic-like wild yeast characteristics are detectable as well, predominantly barnyard and horse blanket aromas. The appearance is a... Read More

Redux Chocolate Rum Stout

Redux Chocolate Rum Stout

California
United States
Redux Chocolate Rum Stout, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Jamaican Rum Barrel Aged Chocolate Rum Stout has a flavorful, sweet taste with flavors of chocolate confection dipped in brown sugar that melts in your mouth.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
11.8%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
77
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
17 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Redux Chocolate Rum Stout by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as Mixed-Style Beer (34B BJCP 2021) with a base styles of Specialty Wood-aged Beer (33B), Imperial Stout (20C) and Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (30A). Roll out the [rum] barrel! Wow, you won’t miss the rum aroma on this beer! Rum... Read More

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