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Sean Coughlin

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Beer Judge

An avid brewer & judge, Sean is a multi-award winning brewer, BJCP National Judge, & Advanced Cicerone® He dove into the hobby while living in a dry county in Kentucky and grew tired of driving to West Virginia & Ohio to buy beer.  He has had the opportunity to brew two Best of Show winning homebrews with professional breweries including a Pro-Am entry to the GABF with F.X. Matt/Saranac Brewing in Utica, NY.  As a national beer judge, Sean actively judges throughout the east coast of the United States & Eastern Canada while helping to grade BJCP and Advanced Cicerone® exams.  He is a regular judge at the Great American Beer Festival and is passionate about beer education .  While he loves all styles, he has a particular love for Belgian and German beer. 

My reviews

Wake Surfer

Wake Surfer

Pennsylvania
United States
Wake Surfer, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.
Description 

A cross between a Witbier and an IPA. Brewed with coriander & sweet orange peel, this one combines loads of wheat with citrusy hops for a bright, drinkable brew.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
48

 

 


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Judges Rating:
74
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
15 / 24
Flavor:
29 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Wake Surfer by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a White IPA according to the BJCP 2015 guidelines for Specialty IPA: White IPA (Category 21B).

The aroma is considerably lacking even from the initial pour. There is a faint note of orange and maybe a bit of coriander but that... Read More

Grassy Place Hazy IPA

Grassy Place Hazy IPA

Wisconsin
United States
Grassy Place Hazy IPA, Badger State Brewing Co.
Description 

Left intentionally hazy as a result of the massive hop additions in the fermenter, this beer has a smooth hop flavor and big aroma from double dry hopping. Our Hazy IPA is named after the meaning of the Badger State: The word Wisconsin translates to "Grassy Place" hence our tribute to the place we call home.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Grassy Place Hazy IPA by Badger State Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA: New England Style IPA (2015 BJCP Guidelines Category 21B)

The aroma of this beer is a bit lacking overall – normally with this style you can smell hops as soon as the bottle or can is opened, but that... Read More

X-10

X-10
Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

A bready Pils-like malt dominates the aroma with light, peppery phenols and later unfolds with a hint of freshly cut cantaloupe. There is a light solvent note in the background that lingers but is overtaken by a stronger cantaloupe aroma as the beer warms. This is a very attractive beer -- a... Read More

Valkyrie Porter

Valkyrie Porter

Valkyrie Porter, Moniker Brewery
Description 

Aged on whole Atomic Coffee beans and bourbon soaked oak spirals, this beer comes loaded with a delicious malt body with notes of coffee, caramel, and brown sugar, and finishes out clean, smooth, and pleasant touch of roast.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.5%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Valkyrie Porter by Moniker Brewery is being evaluated as a Mixed-Style Beer (2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 34B) consisting of Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 30A) and Wood Aged (2021 BJCP Guidelines, Category 33A) with special... Read More

Fever Dream

Fever Dream Flying Dog Mango habanero IPA beer
Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

The initial aroma comes across like an East Coast IPA -- tropical fruit and stone fruit dominates with subtle pine needle notes discerned in the background. There is a mango component of the aroma that seems to be hop-derived rather than from fruit. Despite this being a habanero IPA, there is a ... Read More

Scout The Storyteller

Scout by Reformation Brewery
Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

Scout the Storyteller is a Foreign Extra Stout (2015 BJCP Category 16D) and is being evaluated as such according to the BJCP guidelines. 

The initial aroma of this beer is all spice – cinnamon is prominent.  As it warms, a hint of fresh grated ginger emerges.  Each visit to the glass... Read More

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