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Brad Darnell

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Beer Judge

Brad became interested in the science behind beer while taking a senior Chemical Engineering elective course, Biochemical Engineering, where the professor spoke of enzymes (among other things) and took the class on a brewery tour. He has since begun home brewing and earned a BJCP Grand Master II rank, currently serving as the Mountain/Northwest Regional Representative and Associate Exam Director while continuing to judge competitions around the U.S. and educating himself and others. In his spare time Brad visits breweries around the world, always on the hunt for those who produce world-class examples of hard-to-find, obscure or innovative styles.

My articles

Whiskey. Every libation-loving person across the world knows about this wonderful beverage, which refers to a barrel-aged distilled spirit made from...
Anchor Christmas Ale 20Anchor's annual Christmas Ale has become a mainstay of the holiday season.17
Cool, crisp air ushers in a new season while the pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers of late summer and fall slowly give way their shelf space and tap...
Inside the Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest tent. (Photo Credit: Jim Kelly)
The dog days of summer linger stubbornly for many of us around the world, while elsewhere the nights begin their gradual transition towards crisp...

My reviews

Jomax

Jomax by Wren House Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Jomax by Wren House is a Coffee Oatmeal Stout and is being evaluated as an Oatmeal Stout (2015 BJCP Category 16B) offering according to the BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a bold, dark malt presence with varying creaminess based on the amount of oats used. While this style typically has... Read More

Zoigl-Pils

Zoigl-Pils, Zoiglhaus Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Zoigl-Pils by Zoiglhaus Brewing Co. is a North German-Style Pilsner and is being evaluated as a German Pilsner (2015 BJCP Category 5D) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a golden, clean fermented lager based on high-quality German malt and hops. It should be refreshing... Read More

#SabroMo

#SabroMo

Pennsylvania
United States
#SabroMo, Peter B's Brewpub
Description 

Papaya, coconut, tangerine on the nose with grassy and pineapple flavors, Lots of mouthfeel from oats, grapefruit pithy finish and DDH with Sabro and Mosaic at 3lbs per BBL. Don't miss out on this one! #sabromo #FOMO #JOMO

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%
IBUs: 
28
Served at: 
38° F
Malts: 
Two-row, Maris Otter, Flaked Oats, Malted Oats
Hops: 
Mosaic, Sabro

 

 


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Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

#SabroMo by Peter B's Brewpub​ is a Double Dry-Hopped Hazy IPA and is being evaluated as a New England IPA (2015 BJCP Category 21B) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style a “juicier” beer than the standard American IPA due to massive amounts of late and/or dry hops.

This... Read More

Rebellious Red Head

Rebellious Red Head

Louisiana
United States
Rebellious Red Head, Low Road Brewing
Description 

An Irish-style red ale with caramel and roasted malt flavors and a dry finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
27
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Two-row Pale Malt, Crystal 60L, Roasted Barley
Hops: 
East Kent Golding

 

 


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

Rebellious Red Head by Low Road Brewing is being judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 15A, Irish Red Ale.

I am presented a bold, dark brown ale with dark garnet highlights and a huge, thick and creamy, bubbly beige head. Medium-high... Read More

Forbidden Fields

Forbidden Fields

Forbidden Fields, Grain Theory
Description 

Earthy and complex with notes of hay, white pepper and lemon zest - our Forbidden Fields French Saison made for an evocative partnering with red fruit, smooth tannins, and subtle oaky character of the amazing French Connection merlot barrels we patiently stored them in for 7 months. Each taste builds on the multifaceted nature of this beer creating an intriguing and rewarding experience sip after sip.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.3%
IBUs: 
26
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Wheat, Munich, Vienna, Aromatic
Hops: 
Pacifica

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Forbidden Fields by Grain Theory is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 33B – Specialty Wood-Aged Beer.

A deep harvest orange beer sits in the glass in front of me, supporting a fizzy and bubbly, patchy... Read More

Black Caddis

Black Caddis by Wren House Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Black Caddis by Wren House is a dark Porter brewed with chocolate rye, and is being evaluated as an American Porter (2015 BJCP Category 20A) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a substantial malty beer, both stronger and more aggressive than historical Porters. This beer... Read More

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