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Michael Heniff

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Beer Judge

Mike brewed his first few homebrew batches in college in 1994 and began regularly brewing in 1997.  Since then, he has brewed over 150 batches of beer, mead, and cider.  He has won over 200 medals and numerous major awards in competitions across the country.  His highest accomplishments include winning the Templeton Award (most points) of the Dixie Cup (one of the largest single-site homebrew competitions in the world) a record four times, Gulf Coast Homebrewer of the Year, and Lone Star Circuit Homebrewer of the Year.  He has had his recipes brewed at commercial breweries seven times.

Mike particularly enjoys traveling to find new beers.  He has made numerous travels abroad to find great beer, most frequently to Belgium and Germany.  He has logged over 6800 beers in his tasting journal, including over 620 beers from Belgium alone.  Mike has had brewing and beer travel articles published by Brew Your Own and Zymurgy magazines.

Mike is a current member of the Houston Foam Rangers Homebrew Club where he has held numerous officer positions.  He was also the founding President of the Lone Star Circuit and a former long time officer. He currently ranks as a Grand Master III BJCP judge.  He has judged in over 70 competitions across the United States, frequently serving on Best of Show panels.

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My reviews

Motorworks Oktoberfest

Motorworks Oktoberfest, Motorworks Brewing
Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Motorworks Oktoberfest by Motorworks Brewing​ is a Marzen and is being evaluated as a Marzen (category 6A from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines).  Marzens are known for being rich, malty lagers with the malt character focused on bready and toasty flavors. 

This Marzen pours amber in... Read More

Villager

fort point beer ipa
Judges Rating:
81
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

This canned IPA is brewed with Jarrylo, Warrior and Centennial hops. The aroma is prominently hoppy with characters of floral, citrus, perfume and tangerine with very little malt to be found. The flavor is slightly less hoppy than the aroma with herbal, grassy, floral hops along with light... Read More

Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels

Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels

Colorado
United States
Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels, Breckenridge Brewery
Description 

This beer's story is best told through its barrels. Originally housing port wine for several years, these French oak casks were then used to finish a special version of whiskey from our friends at Breckenridge Distillery. They were then delivered to their final home on Brewery Lane to rest our Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter. A fresh raspberry addition to the brew complements the port wine, creating a jammy flavor and tart mouthfeel. Whiskey notes accentuate the smooth vanilla and robust porter character resulting in a delightfully strong and decadent treat!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
13.4%
IBUs: 
28

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels by Breckenridge Brewery is a fruited and spiced barrel-aged strong porter and is being evaluated as a Specialty Fruit Beer (category 29C in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Specialty... Read More

Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Anchor Christmas Ale - 2019 by Anchor Brewing Co. is a spiced beer and is being evaluated as a Winter Seasonal Beer (category 30C from the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Winter Seasonal Beers are spiced beers that are suggestive of Christmas or the winter season (such as mulling spices or... Read More

Mosaicism

Mosaicism by Grist Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

This single hop Mosaic session IPA measures in at 4.6% abv and 52 IBU.  The aroma is very prominently Mosaic hops with aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, mango, and a bit of dankness.  The hop flavor is slightly cleaner with citrus, peaches, mangoes, and  herbs with a background of nutty malt. ... Read More

Weltenburger Hell

Weltenburger Hell

Weltenburger Hell, Weltenburger Kloster
Description 

The classic Helles - the epitome of the Bavarian way of life: clear, powerful, straightforward and unforgettable! Pours a perfectly clear golden straw color with a fine bubbled bone white head that leaves some remnants of lacing. Smells of sweet bread, yeast, and just a touch of spicy noble hops. Taste follows perfectly with such a subtle presence of each element. Feel is so crisp, nice carbonation, dry and inviting enough to constantly demand another sip. Overall, this is an outstanding Helles lager.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Weltenburger Hell by Weltenburger Kloster is a Munich Helles and is being evaluated as a Munich Helles (category 4A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). Munich Helles are golden lagers with a moderate pils malt character with a moderate-to-low Noble hop presence... Read More

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