The nose of medium-low fruity esters, and very ripe pineapple fruit welcomes the taster. There's also a low level of citrus lime peel, with light caramel and floral hops. The beer pours copper and cloudy with an off white head thickness. Lots of small bubbles slowly rise to the surface to... Read More
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Dan Martich
Beer Judge
Drawn to craft beer since the early 90s. He's been homebrewing for over 25 years, and a National BJCP judge for over 10. Dan calls himself the "beer hound", because finding good beer on his travels is what makes his tail wag.
Becoming a BJCP judge solidified his interest in craft beer, and improved the quality of his homebrews. He's enthusiastic about beer competitions, and has won many awards including a Gold Medal at the National Homebrew Competition. He has served as a proctor, translator and exam grader for the BJCP.
My reviews
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Wild Grape Ale by Hi-Wire Brewing is being evaluated as a Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured blonde with a pinkish tint, brilliantly clear and very carbonated with a ½” thick white head that dropped quickly as is the case for sours... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Pervasive Species by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured yellow golden in color with medium haziness. Many small bubbles were seen rising to the surface, giving it a near champagne likeness... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Gnarpocalyse by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA: New England IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP Provisional Style guidelines.
This beer poured a very cloudy straw color and had a short-lasting foamy white head.
Light... Read More
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Sunburst Juicy IPA by Wild Heaven Beer is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
This beer opens up with aromas of ripe melon, sparkling pineapple juice and blueberry jam. There are strong yeast esters that are fruity in... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
This is a medium-light, brown-colored ale with orange hues, and its slightly hazy appearance doesn't detract from the overall effect. The moderately foamy head is light tan with low head retention. The aroma of light caramel is layered within malt aromas of nutty, toffee and light roast... Read More