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Jim is a Grand Master beer judge and former Associate Exam Director for the Beer Judge Certification Program. He began enjoying good beer in the mid aughts and started homebrewing shortly thereafter. Regardless of style, Jim is always on the lookout for breweries that are good at what they do.
Green's Gluten-Free Dry-Hopped Lager by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.
Prominent herbal and minty hop characteristics make up the aroma of this beer. It's clean underneath the bright hop presence, giving no indication of it's 100%... Read More
There are big piney and citrusy aromas in this American IPA. It's a traditional aroma profile for this style, but still comes off as very fresh and engaging. The citrus becomes more distinctly grapefruit-like as it warms. This beer is clear and orange-ish in the glass with a moderately-sized ... Read More
Morning Wood is a flavored Imperial Porter aged in oak barrels, judged as BJCP Category 33A. Cafe mocha aroma is this beer's first impression, complemented by sweetness, vanilla, and oak undertones. They blend very well and together are rich and warm. It pours a nearly black color with a solid... Read More
Aspall Grand Cru by Aspall Cider House (Organic) is being judged as an English Cider, BJCP Category C1B. This cider is petillant and crystal clear. Its mellow aroma consists of apple and fruity acidity. It tastes mildly sweet with restrained fruity flavor, reminiscent of pear. The aftertaste is... Read More
Gnarly Barley IIPA by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is a Double IPA, judged as BJCP Category 22A. This DIPA is expectedly juicy, fresh and fruity smelling. The hop burst can be detected from over a foot away. It looks a bit like orange juice in the glass with a small white head. The taste isn't as... Read More
This beer is a sipper, a Barleywine brewed with lemons, hibiscus, cranberry, cherry, and cocoa nibs. Its aroma is quite rich and generically fruity, with oak, ethanol, and cocoa coming through. Ethanol becomes more apparent as it warms, and the fruitiness becomes overripe. It pours penny-copper... Read More
