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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

Mango Habanero IPA

Mango Habanero IPA

Florida
United States
Mango Habanero IPA, Motorworks Brewing
Description 

We dosed our unfiltered IPA with mango puree and fresh, de-seeded Red Savina Habaneros, bolstering its citrusy, tropical flavors and imparting a peppery sweet-heat that’s just right.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.9%
IBUs: 
85
Malts: 
Two Row Pale, Wheat, Pilsen, Carapils
Hops: 
Chinook, Amarillo, Citra

 

 


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Judges Rating:
84
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Mango Habanero IPA by Motorworks Brewing is an IPA (BJCP category 21A), but due to the additions of mango & habanero it shifts to Fruit & Spice Beer which is BJCP 2015 category 29B.  These additions are definitely complimentary to the style as IPAs go great with both tropical fruit... Read More

Who Dat

Who Dat

Louisiana
United States
Who Dat, Urban South Brewery
Description 

Who Dat Golden Ale is brewed with pilsner and flaked barley and fermented with a hybrid yeast allowing this beer to ferment as an ale and then condition as a lager to create a crisp and refreshing beer. We added Citra hops and Hallertau Blanc in the kettle to give a punch of fragrant lemongrass, green grape and grapefruit.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
10
Hops: 
Citra, Hallertau Blanc

 

 


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Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Who Dat by Urban South Brewery is a golden ale that falls best under BJCP category 18A Blonde Ale. The beer pours a deep yellow (approaching golden) in color. It has brilliant clarity with a big white head that clings to the glass. The aroma is nicely balanced between... 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

Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout

Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout

Organic Chocolate Stout, Samuel Smith
Description 

Full body, roasted barley flavor and fruity notes from the yeast strain support lush chocolate aroma, taste and finish. This smooth and creamy stout is an innovative rich pairing that works well by itself or mixed with 10% Lindemans Framboise lambic for a special treat.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
28
Served at: 
50º F
Hops: 
Organic Hallertau

 

 


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Judges Rating:
87
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout by Samuel Smith's Brewery falls under the BJCP 2021 category 30A as a Spice, Vegetable and Herb Beer due to the addition of cocoa with an undefined base that probably falls closest to 16A Sweet Stout. Although 16A beers are... 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

Patroon IPA

Patroon IPA by Hidden Cove Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Patroon IPA by Hidden Cove Brewing is an American IPA and is being reviewed as such (BJCP 2015 Category 21A). It pours a deep golden color with an orange hue from some haze and a lasting off-white head. The aroma is all about the hops with a soft fruit character (orange, melon) as well as some... Read More

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