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Sal Mortillaro II

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Beer & Mead Judge

Sal has been homebrewing since 2010 and has been a certified judge in the BJCP program since 2012 where he currently holds the rank of Grand Master 2. He has won several awards and medals during his time homebrewing and he currently serves as a BJCP exam proctor, exam grader, exam admin, and the Regional Representative for the Southern Region.  Sal has served as a Best of Show judge for the Alabama Craft Beer State Championship and Montana Brewery of the Year State Championship and has judged at the Great American Beer Festival, Aro Rojo, and Arizona Craft Brewers Guild commercial competitions.  Sal is one of the first ten educators in the United States for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Award in Beer Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.  He is a regular guest on the NOLA Drinks radio show & pod cast and contributor to Louisiana Craft Beer Magazine.

Sal is a member of the Mystic Krewe of Brew Homebrew Club where he serves as the Educational Director and occasional Vice President. He is also a founding board member of The Bayou State Homebrew Competition Circuit. He is the competition coordinator for the New Orleans On Tap, Bayou Beer Fest, and Larry Fest charity beer events. He has served as a “Beer Geek” in the local area for a well-known, national chain of natural grocery stores reviewing and recommending beers to their customers.

Sal enjoys brewing all styles of beer, but thoroughly enjoys venturing into the weird and wild, discovering beers that utilize non-traditional ingredients and brewing techniques. He appreciates drinking all beer styles, but particularly enjoys malty or sour beers.

BJCP Grand Master II Certificate

 

My reviews

Clausthaler ISO 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic)

Clausthaler ISO 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic)

Clausthaler ISO 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic), Radeberger
Description 

Perfectly providing tasteful refreshment for active people looking to reward themselves with a high quality, great tasting 0.0% brew.Clausthaler ISO 0.0% is the tasteful, exciting and healthy option to refuel and hydrate your body after exercising and being active.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
0%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
76
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
5 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Clausthaler ISO 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic) by Radeberger pours a gold color with a very slight chill haze. There is an absolutely gorgeous dense and meringue-like head of ivory white bubbles, which is persistent. It slowly fades away upon drinking and leaves a beautiful lacing on the side of the glass... Read More

Suzy B

Suzy B Southern Prohibition beer Blonde Ale
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This American Blonde Ale pours a deep gold color with bright clarity and a foamy white head, which is sustained throughout sampling. A moderate malt profile of grainy Two-Row, wheat, and sweet honey notes intertwine with low floral and grapefruit aromas from the hops and low fruity esters. The... Read More

Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

This Imperial White IPA pours a deep gold color with slightly hazy clarity.  A lathery, bone white head is persistent during the entire beer.  The aroma of this beer is very forward, consisting of moderate, general grainy base malt sweetness and a moderate-high citrus aroma that blends well with... Read More

Little Balls of Blue

Little Balls of Blue, Streetside Brewery
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Little Balls of Blue by Streetside Brewery is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) with a Berliner Weisse base style (Category 23A) per the 2015 BJCP Guildines.

This beer pours a light purple color with an opaque clarity that slightly darkens the beer. A frail light pink head is... Read More

Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Silver & Steel Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout by Highland Brewing Co. is being judged as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (category 33B) with an Imperial Stout (category 20C) as its base beer per the 2015 BJCP Guildelines.

This beer pours a very dark brown color with a slightly murky... Read More

Volume Integral

Volume Integral

Georgia
United States
Volume Integral, Pontoon Brewing
Description 

This hazy double IPA in collaboration with Ology Brewing Company was brewed with oats and white wheat creates a fluffy mouthfeel and uses El Dorado, Azacca, Mosaic and Belma hops to create notes of tropical fruit, under ripe berries, candied melon, and some stone fruit.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Hops: 
El Dorado, Azacca, Mosaic, Belma

 

 


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Judges Rating:
63
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
20 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
13 / 20

Volume Integral is a Double IPA collaboration by Pontoon Brewing and Ology Brewing made with El Dorado, Azacca, Mosaic and Belma hops.

This beer pours a gold color with a milky opaque clarity. A large meringue-like white head is persistent as the beer is drank and leaves a very beautiful... Read More

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