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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.
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.
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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
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
This beer pours golden copper, it is hazy with an off white head that's fluffy in texture and thick. Visually, medium sized bubbles rise to the surface at an average speed. The aroma has toasty, light caramel, and fresh baked bread malt qualities with very low pine/citrus hops. There's also... Read More
Maibock by Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company is being evaluated as a Helles Bock (Category 4C) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured brilliantly clear, with a rich golden color and a soft thick white head with long lasting persistence. It was beautiful to look at the many... Read More
Southern Passion by Devils Backbone Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an International Pale Ale (Category 2A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured with a deep golden color, with excellent clarity, and a very thick mousse-like white head that had long persistence. A very... Read More
