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.
Big Softy by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as American Pale Ale (Category 18B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured very hazy with a near New England IPA style resemblance. A thick frothy white head framed the glass well.
High citrus notes of oranges, lemon... 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
Doin' Thyme by Birdsong Brewing is being evaluated as a Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer (Category 30A) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
Poured into a glass this beer's appearance is light golden yellow, with a hazy clarity. It carried a large foamy white head, that lasts and lasts. The aroma... Read More
The nose of medium-low fruity esters, and very ripe pineapple fruit welcomes the taster. There's also a low level of citrus lime peel, with light caramel and floral hops. The beer pours copper and cloudy with an off white head thickness. Lots of small bubbles slowly rise to the surface to... Read More
Pervasive Species by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (Category 28B) from the 2015 BJCP guidelines.
This beer poured yellow golden in color with medium haziness. Many small bubbles were seen rising to the surface, giving it a near champagne likeness... Read More
Double Bass Peppermint 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 that pours a very dark brown –nearly black, opaque with a foamy rich tan head. Has a low density... Read More
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