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Dan Martich

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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

Judges Rating:
86
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

Matilda

Matilda by Goose Island Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

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

Maibock by Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

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

Southern Passion, Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
14 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

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

Gnarpocalypse

Gnarpocalypse

Louisiana
United States
Gnarpocalypse, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

We stacked this Juicy Hazy Double IPA with a clever combo of American and Southern Hemisphere hops, achieving a maximum punch of tropical stone fruits, citrus, white wine, and pineapple. We've jazzed up the body with the addition of wheat and oats plus enough lactose to complement and not compete with the complex hop arrangement.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
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

Sunburst IPA

Sunburst IPA

Georgia
United States
Sunburst IPA, Wild Heaven Beer
Description 

Combining what we miss about classic IPAs with what we love about modern IPAs, Sunburst IPA is our flagship of the style. The perfect IPA should have a touch of bitterness and blend that with the juicy, tropical notes that come from the best of modern hops and a clean, crisp finish.
Sunburst IPA features an ideal blend of Talus, Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, Amarillo, Cascade and Chinook hops - adding something special from each varietal.
Eric Johnson, Wild Heaven’s co-founder and creative force says "My vision was to create the ultimate IPA that honors the best of two branches of IPA (West Coast and Hazy IPA) while avoiding the tendencies of many of these beers to drift into overly extreme expressions of flavor. By capturing what we love about those styles we found our path."

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Hops: 
Talus, Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, Amarillo, Cascade, Chinook

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
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

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