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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 reviews

Redux On Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout

Redux On Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout

California
United States
Redux On Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Deep dark ruby to black
Vanilla and toasted puffed marshmallow, whiskey soaked toasted oak, caramelized brown sugar, candied black liquorice.
Vanilla, chocolate covered roasted marshmallow, dark chocolate, baked brown sugar, toasted oak tannins.
A quick, smooth, dark bite, followed by a fluffy, full body, mouth-coating, lingering sweetness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.0%
IBUs: 
6

 

 


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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Redux on Vanilla Clouds Marshmallow Milk Stout by Garage Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 33B – Specialty Wood-Aged Beer.

Bourbon or beer, a blind sniff does not reveal the truth? The Buffalo Trace Bourbon... Read More

Churro Ale

Churro Ale

California
United States
Churro Ale, Garage Brewing Co.
Description 

Take your taste buds for a crazy ride with this cinnamon and vanilla infused Pale Ale. Tastes just like a fresh churro right out of the fryer and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Flavor: Churro
Aroma: Vanilla and Spice
Balance: Malty Sweetness
Body: Medium

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Dingemans Biscuit Malt, Rahr Two-Row, Crisp Crystal 45L, Weyermann Acidulated, Grain Millers Flaked Barley
Hops: 
German Magnum, Mt. Hood

 

 


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Judges Rating:
82
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Churro Ale by Garage Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 30A - Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer.

Huge cinnamon and vanilla sweet spices greet my nose shortly after the beer is placed in front... Read More

Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Local’s Stash Juniper Pale Ale by Crazy Mountain is brewed with grapefruit, juniper berries and lime and is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (2015 BJCP Category 30A) offering according to the BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a blend of spice, herb and/or vegetables... Read More

Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Four Seasons - Autumn '18 by Mother Earth Brew Co. is a Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout brewed with toasted coconut, steel-cut oats and burnt sugar and is being evaluated as a Wood-Aged Beer (2015 BJCP Category 33A) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect the base beer to gather... Read More

J-Box

J-Box

Idaho
United States
J-Box, Trickster's Brewing Co.
Description 

Northwest Style India Pale Ale: Well Balanced with generous additions of Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra. Dank, Herbal, and Tropical.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
IBUs: 
75
Served at: 
36-45º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Munich I, Dextrine, Light Crystal
Hops: 
Warrior, Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

J-Box by Trickster's Brewing Co. is a Northwestern Style India Pale Ale (IPA), and I am judging this beer according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 21A, American IPA.

The beer presents a mostly clear dark gold color with a large, foamy and bubbly nearly off-white head that's... Read More

Honeycomb Hideout

Honeycomb Hideout

Louisiana
United States
Honeycomb Hideout, Low Road Brewing
Description 

American Wheat Ale with Local honey added.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Honeycomb Hideout from Low Road Brewing was judged according to the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 31B – Alternative Sugar Beer, though the base style is an American Wheat Beer.

Fresh raw honey notes emerge above the huge, frothy and coarse-bubbled... Read More

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