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Richard currently holds the distinction of National Judge and has been a BJCP member since 1996. As well, he has been a homebrewer for more than 15 years. He enjoys visiting new brewpubs and breweries and is always on the lookout for new beers. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Tiers for Years by Ivanhoe Park Brewing was judged as an Imperial Stout, style 20C, according to the 2021 BCJP Guidelines.
The pour revealed a pitch black hue, which is standard for this style of beer. It had a nice creamy tan head and long-lasting carbonation in the glass. The aroma was... Read More
This Blonde Ale (BJCP #18A) poured a nice light straw color very little carbonation. The aroma was lightly hopped and the no malt detected. The flavor was light, as expected for this style. Nice balance of light malt and light bitterness rounded out this beer which also had hints of honey. It... Read More
MadeWest Pale Ale by MadeWest Brewing Co. was judged as an American Pale Ale (18B) according to the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The beer poured a very beautiful straw hue or very light yellow with moderate carbonation. The aroma of this beer had a citrus quality to it and a hint of malt sweetness and... Read More
Juicy Harvest by Upland Brewing Co. was judged as a 14B ( American IPA ) according to the BJCP Guidelines. The aroma of this beer was very subtle considering that this is an I.P.A. - a very hoppy beer both in aroma and flavor. I got a light hint of pineapples in the nose which made it very... Read More
A nice straw color that was cloudy, hazy and unfiltered – all positive attributes pertaining to this style. I detected hints of honey and a mild sweetness in the aroma. Head retention for this beer was nil, as it quickly dissipated. This beer exhibits a terrific balance of wheat/malt and hops... Read More
Tropical Marmalade Hazy IPA by AleSmith Brewing Co. was reviewed under category #21A (American IPA) under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a subdued yellow, cloudy and hazy liquid that had very nice carbonation that resulted in small tight bubbles with a very good head retention. ... Read More
