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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.
Papagayo by Denizens Brewing Co. was judged under category 28C Wild Specialty Beer in the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Aromatic fruity notes assail the nostrils upon initial pour, which is dominated by pineapple notes and supplemented by passion fruit. The barnyard aroma of Brettanomyces... Read More
Pavilion Peanut Butter Porter by Georgia Beer Co. was reviewed under the auspices of the Beer Judge Certification Program Style Guidelines as defined in category 34B, Mixed-Style Beer.
As anticipated, peanut butter is the dominant aroma perceived upon first pour... Read More
An Imperial Stout with a new twist. The bouquet had a variety of different aromas, none of which prevailed. A mixture of spices was apparent accompanied by notes of pumpkin pie more than actual pumpkin, which melded together with chocolate and gingerbread. This beer was ink-black in color and ... Read More
I have evaluated the below described beer after a pour from a 12 ounce bottle into a .4L Pilsner glass. Since there are no recognized style guidelines for IPL's the following review is based on known parameters for lagers and how the ingredients marry together in balance.
Citrus and... Read More
Mountain Jam by Southbound Brewing Co. was judged under the 2015 style guidelines established by the Beer Judge Certification Program via category 34B Mixed-Style Beer.
Although categorized as a lager, many ale-like characteristics were evidenced here. Hop flavor was well pronounced in a... Read More
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
