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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.
Circa 1926 by Darwin Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit and Spice Beer (Category 29B) from the 2015 BJCP Style guidelines.
Upon pouring this beer, there are aroma notes of citrus fruit peel and light brown cane sugar. Very low esters give way to a... Read More
Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA by New Realm Brewing is being evaluated as a Double IPA (Category 22A) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines.
Loads of fruity aromas of pine, tangerine and resin are present right away upon first whiff. Beyond that, there's a white... Read More
This beer pours a deep straw yellow color with a crystal clarity that's second to none. Its white foamy head and excellent retention invites you to take in its aroma of moderate citrus, grapefruit and low piney hop notes. The malt aroma comes through as a bready and warm glazed doughnut... Read More
Paradise City by Birdsong Brewing is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
It poured golden yellow with a hazy clarity indicative of the yeast strain or dry-hopping. A frothy white head, with a long lasting retention frames the glass nicely... Read More
AVL IPA by Highland Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured bright yellow with a slight haze. The white soft foam persisted for a long time and many small bubbles where seen rising to the top as an indication of its... Read More
I’ll Have What She’s Having by Evil Genius Beer Co. is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
Jet black and opaque. The dark tan head was thick and moussy with long retention. Lacy as the head clings to the side of the glass... Read More
