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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

Mierka

Mierka

Virginia
United States
Mierka, Väsen Brewing Co.
Description 

We created this slightly hoppy farmhouse ale using traditional Belgian Brettanomyces and saison yeast with aged Saaz hops to produce flavors of stone fruit and spice together with classic funky Brett character. After months of fermentation in white wine barrels, this beer was dry-hopped with Citra and Amarillo hops to add subtle floral and citrus notes. A classic funky farmhouse ale.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Belgian Pilsner, German Wheat, German Spelt, German Rye, Raw Wheat
Hops: 
Aged Saaz, Citra, Amarillo

 

 


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Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Mierka by Väsen Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer(Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

This beer poured straw in color with a hazy clarity and a very thin white foam stand. Seems highly carbonated judging from the small bubbles rising fast to the... Read More

Longbody Ale

Longbody Ale

Kentucky
United States
Longbody Ale, Hometown Brewing Co.
Description 

Our pale ale with a great mix of hops and outstanding grain. This copper colored ale is balanced and well deserved after a long hard day!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%
IBUs: 
44
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pale Ale, Munich, Dextrin
Hops: 
Magnum, Cascade, Fuggles

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Longbody Ale by Hometown Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2021 BJCP Style guidelines. 

 This beer starts with moderate aromas of hoppy American hops character of grapefruit, pine and resin. The notes are of caramel,... Read More

Sour Monkey

Sour Monkey

Pennsylvania
United States
Victory Brewing Company, Sour Monkey
Description 

This electrifying transformation of our famed Golden Monkey may just blow your mind. Tastefully twisted to offer nuances of sweet fruit and a sharp tang of tartness, this exhilarating combination of flavors makes this brew a Monkey all its own. Respect the Monkey and Taste Victory!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.5%

 

 


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Judges Rating:
78
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
12 / 20

This beer pours golden straw colored with a light haziness clarity. A white fluffy thick head crowns it with average retention. It is light textured with medium sized bubbles rising to the top. The aroma is of moderately high honey, wine barrel room, with vanilla, and dry wood. Esters are high... Read More

Significant

Significant by BuckleDown Brewing
Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Significant by BuckleDown Brewing is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood Aged Beer (Category 33B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

This beer poured very dark, opaque and rather viscous. The head was thick and moussy, dark tan in color and showed excellent retention that lasted all the way... Read More

All Y'all

All Y'all, Monday Night Brewing
Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

All Y’all by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

This beer poured golden yellow with a medium-light haze possibly due to dry hopping which is ok for the style. The white head was compact, while many small bubbles... Read More

Apricot Sour

Apricot Sour

Virginia
United States
Feasta, Väsen Brewing Co.
Description 

A perfect companion for a quiet summer afternoon on the patio, this bright, funky sour was conditioned on hundreds of pounds of apricot to impart deep fruity character. Flavors of strawberry and tangerine combine with subtle floral aromas and a hint of brown sugar in this tart, hazy ale.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
IBUs: 
7
Served at: 
50 - 55º F
Malts: 
Belgian Pilsner, Crystal Malt, German Pale Wheat
Hops: 
Mandarina Bavaria

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Apricot Sour by Väsen Brewing Company is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (Category 28C) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines. 

This beer poured light gold and very hazy with a thick white head. The head retention was customary for sour/wild ale styles in that it dropped fairly quickly... Read More

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