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Drawn to craft beer since the early 90s. He's been homebrewing for over 20 years, and a BJCP judge for nearly 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.
Mother’s Harvest by Upland Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA – New England IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured rich golden with a very light haze. The white head was foamy and was kept thick for a long time. The many small bubbles seen rising... Read More
This is a Light Lager by Motorworks Brewing is being evaluated as an American Light Lager (Category 1A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured with a yellowish gold color that was framed by a foamy white head. The brilliant clarity allowed for small champagne-like bubbles to be... Read More
Hoptopus by Crystal Lake Brewing is being evaluated as a Hazy IPA (Category 21C) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
This beer starts with big aromas of fresh pine, citrus grapefruit and tropical fruit in the way of ripe mango. There's a little bit of green... Read More
With a moderately high fresh floral, fruity hop aroma this beer definitely makes an entrance. But wait, there's also a slight fresh herb quality with caramel, and some fruity pear esters too. The color is yellow gold crowned with a moussy white head that last, and last. A light viscosity... Read More
Double Bass Chipotle Chocolate Stout by Starr Hill Brewery is being evaluated as a Spice Herb or Vegetable (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
The base beer is an imperial stout, it pours very dark brown –nearly opaque. The cascading effervescence reminiscent of a nitro pour... Read More
Slingshot by Shmaltz Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
Golden with a slight chill haze, a pristine white foamy head crowned this beer, and held firmly for a good long while. The fluid bubbles rising to the surface brought forth... Read More
