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Dan Preston

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Beer Judge

Dan discovered craft beer his junior year of college and never looked back. After a few years of brewery tours and tastings, he finally dove into homebrewing in 2009 when a work colleague was giving up the hobby. Shortly after, he joined one of the oldest club’s in the nation (Boston Wort Processors) and quickly got into judging beer and was a National-ranked BJCP judge by 2013. As an officer of the Worts since 2011, Dan has assisted in organizing several AHA/BJCP competitions as well as trying to promote beer education and experimentation. While he appreciates and makes all beer styles, Dan’s favorites are of the hoppy or sour variety, and has even had great luck combining the two.

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My reviews

Gathered #1

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Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Gathered #1 by Wunderkammer Bier is a sour ale with coltsfoot, bramble leaf, goldenrod, and chanterelle mushrooms, which puts it under BJCP 2015 category 28C Wild Specialty Beer due to its use of herbs/spices. I had to look up what most of these additions were and upon tasting this beer, I have... Read More

Adoptable Lager

Adoptable Lager

Florida
United States
Adoptable Lager, Motorworks Brewing
Description 

Featured on Ellen,CNN, USA Today, and news outlets throughout the country, with part of proceeds going to our local animal shelter Adoptable Lager is a great beer with a great cause. It is brewed with pilsner & wheat malt, this golden lager boasts a brilliant gold clarity and soft fruity sweetness, while german noble hops lend an approachable bitterness. With a clean, slightly dry finish, Adoptable lager is a crisp, refreshing and uber quaffable treat.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.8%
IBUs: 
26
Malts: 
Pilsner, Wheat
Hops: 
Noble German hops

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Adoptable Lager by Motorworks Brewing is a golden lager that would best fit under BJCP category 2A, International Pale Lager.

The beer pours a deep yellow color, but not quite golden in color, with a bright white head that unfortunately doesn’t carry great retention fading to a thin rim... Read More

Cookie Season Stout - Samoa

Cookie Season Stout - Samoa

Cookie Season Stout - Samoa, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Blends rich and decadent flavors of caramel, coconut, and chocolate into a thick and creamy stout. *Contains Lactose*

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
13.0%
IBUs: 
45

 

 


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Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Cookie Season Stout by Wild Leap Brew Co. is an Imperial Stout (BJCP category 20C), however, due to the addition of coconut it shifts to Spice, Herb & Vegetable Beer (BJCP Category 30A). This beer pours a very deep brown, not quite black in appearance. It has a... Read More

Revolution Oktoberfest

Revolution Beer Oktoberfest Lager
Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

You have to love this time of year. The nights start to get cooler, the leaves begin to change, and, most importantly, Oktoberfests begin coming out of the woodwork. Unfortunately, this easy-drinker could use a bit more work towards style. It pours a light amber, reminiscent of orange blossom... Read More

Vanilla Triple Dog

Vanilla Triple Dog

Vanilla Triple Dog, Abita Brewing Co.
Description 

Turbodog is the inspiration for this robust, dark ale. This velvety ale is brewed with generous amounts of pale, caramel and chocolate malts and Willamette hops. It is aged with whole natural vanilla beans for the natural flavor and aroma of creamy vanilla. This combination provides a rich body and color with chocolate, vanilla and toffee-like flavors.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
30
Malts: 
Pale, Caramel, Chocolate
Hops: 
Willamette

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Vanilla Triple Dog by Abita Brewing Co. is an Imperial Triple Brown Ale with Vanilla, which best fits in the BJCP 2021 category 30D, Specialty Spice Beer, as it not only has the addition of vanilla (typically an ingredient featured in Style 30A, Spice, Herb or... Read More

Grapefruit King of Hop

Grapefruit King of Hop Imperial IPA beer
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Similar to the original King of Hop, but the grapefruit zest brings it to a higher level. The hops and grapefruit blend well together and enhance the underlying character. The grapefruit is stronger than the hops, yet the character could be mistaken for tropical flavor-leaning hops. The flavor... Read More

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