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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

Together We Ryes

Together We Ryes

Pennsylvania
United States
Together We Ryes, Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.
Description 

This Belgian Rye starts out with light aromas of banana and clove from a special yeast strain. Take a sip and discover notes of citrus and melon followed by a crisp, dry, herbal finish that leaves you craving another sip.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4%
IBUs: 
30

 

 


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Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Together We Ryes by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. is a Belgian Rye Ale, which would fall into Alternative Grain Beer (BJCP 2015 Category 31A) due to the use of rye, with the base style probably falling closest to Belgian Pale Ale (24B). It pours a deep yellow color, approaching golden, with a bubbly... Read More

Nuclear Pineapple

Nuclear Pineapple

Georgia
United States
Nuclear Pineapple, Pontoon Brewing
Description 

Being one of Pontoon’s favorite fruits, we wanted to celebrate pineapple with Nuclear Pineapple. This Berliner Weisse is exploding with pineapple, vanilla, and lactose that will create a sweet, juicy tidal wave sure to wreck your pallet!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.0%
Served at: 
42 - 46º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

 Nuclear Pineapple by Pontoon Brewing is a Berliner weisse, but due to the additions of pineapple, vanilla and lactose it falls into the BJCP category 28C, Wild Specialty Beer.

This beer pours a yellow into deep golden color, with a... Read More

BoxCarr

Starr Hill Box Carr Pumpkin Porter
Judges Rating:
70
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
16 / 24
Flavor:
26 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

You either love or loathe pumpkin beer season – there’s no in-between. Unfortunately for this beer, I’m of the latter. I’m not sure when most pumpkin beers became straight spice beers, but I wish they’d be as they sound: A beer with some actual pumpkin in it. This pumpkin porter unquestionably... Read More

Undisputed

Undisputed

Undisputed, Saucy Brew Works
Description 

Undisputed is a super light lager crafted in collaboration with Coach Urban Meyer in honor of the 10-Year Anniversary of Ohio State's National Championship season. It's crisp and effervescent with a clean lightly malty finish, subtle herbal hop character from the Czech Saaz.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.2%
IBUs: 
12
Served at: 
33 - 40º F
Malts: 
Pilsner Malt, Flaked Corn
Hops: 
Czech Saaz

 

 


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Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Undisputed by Saucy Brew Works was judged according to the BJCP 2021 style guidelines under category 1A (American Light Lager). This beer looks like your average macro lager: pale straw in color and crystal-clear with a white head that fizzes away despite lots of little bubbles. Even at the... Read More

King JJJuliusss

Tree House Beer King JJJuliusss Double IPA
Judges Rating:
99
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
40 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Wow! From the moment the can pops, hop aromas completely fill the air. Grapefruit, orange, mango, passion fruit, melon, citrus, pineapple – basically every juicy fruit you can think of is there plus a little bit of pine. The flavor is more of the same too -- just wave after wave of complex hops... Read More

Kawi

Kawi, Currahee Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Kawi by Currahee Brewing Co. is a Coffee Milk Stout and will be judged as a Spice Herb & Vegetable Beer under BJCP 2015 category 30A due to the coffee, with a base style of sweet stout (16A). The inherent difficulty in this style is providing an additive that not only complements the base... Read More

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