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A homebrewer in Connecticut for 31 years and a member of the BJCP for 29, Jim worked with Pat Baker, the driving force behind the creation and inception of the BJCP, while advancing to Grand Master ranking in 2001. With several decades of judging experience under his belt (along with many fine brews), Jim has served as Associate Exam Director for the BJCP, appeared on Connecticut Public Television and worked with international beer experts Michael Jackson and Jim Koch in judging Best of Show for the Samuel Adams Longshot competition in 1995. James was also a judge at the 2015,2016,2018 and 2019 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.
ORNG Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. was reviewed in accordance with the style guidelines as established by the Beer Judge Certification Program under category 22A Double IPA.
A firm pour from a 12-ounce can into a pint glass released a potpourri of aromas that... Read More
The below referenced ale was rated according to the style guidelines provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program as defined under category 18B (2021) American Pale Ale.
The aroma was decidedly hop-forward with floral and citrus notes that smacked of dry... Read More
A chocolate bar fragrance emerged upon first pour accompanied by an alcoholic warmth along with faint traces of fruity esters, creating a unique bouquet of aromas. This beer was very dark brown in color and opaque with a medium khaki-colored head, which dissipated quickly.
Although... Read More
Poured from a 12-ounce bottle and reviewed from a pint glass as a 22A Double IPA in accordance with 2015 BJCP style guidlines.
Not unexpectedly hops come to the forefront upon initial pour. Piney and citrus notes manifest themselves in a fresh and clean wave of aromatics. A light malt... Read More
Helles Lager by KC Bier Co. was judged under BJCP category 4A, Munich Helles.
A true and traditional example of the Munich Helles Style in every respect.
Light Golden in color, crystal clear with a medium white head and fine bead. The aroma was honey-like with a biscuity quality... Read More
Lone Buffalo by Wild Leap Brew Co. was reviewed as per the 2015 revised style guidelines established by the Beer Judge Certification Program under sub-category 33B Specialty Wood Aged Beer.
Upon first pour, an astonishing complexity of aromas were conveyed.... Read More
