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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.
Elderberry Gose by Lawson’s Finest Liquids is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (Category 29A) per the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Moderate aromas of dark berries. A tingling fizziness on the olfactory senses with no discernible hops, and a low amount of neutral... 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 Mocha Double 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. It has a short cascading effervescence that builds up... 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
Rustique by Motorworks Brewing is being evaluated as a Brett Beer (Category 28A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
When poured into a glass it is straw colored and hazy with a foamy white head that fell within the average time.
This beer is very fruity and has notes of tropical fruit... Read More
Place to Imagine Vol. 1 by Social Fox Brewing is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (Category 28C) from the 2015 BJCP Style guidelines.
The guidance is described as a sour and/or funky version of a fruit, herb or spice beer or a wild beer aged in wood. ... Read More
