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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 Dubbel Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.
The aroma of this barley-free Dubbel is mild overall, with gentle fruit esters and a specific note of fig. This beer is reddish brown-colored and has a tall, dense tan head... Read More
Restrained acidity and perfume make up the pleasant aroma of this understated Gose. It pours a crystal clear, bright yellow color and the white head collapses noisily and quickly. The light acidity carries through to the flavor and adds a bit of tartness. This beer is delicately salty and fruity... Read More
Stay Tuned is an Imperial Stout, BJCP Category 20C. The aroma of this beer is super clean. It's roasty and smooth, and that's about it. Surprisingly, the roasted character doesn't accompany any coffee, smokey, or fruity aromas; it's simply clean, roasted malt. Naturally, it's nearly black in... Read More
Triboulet by Arches Brewing is an Imperial Pale Lager, judged as BJCP Category 21B, Specialty IPA. This particular variation of IPA is notable for the absence of esters and other yeast expressions expected in highly hopped beers; the difference is striking.
This beer's aroma has an... Read More
American AF by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was judged as an American Light Lager, BJCP Category 1A.
August is a wonderful time to be sampling American Light Lagers. Offering a combination of refreshment, quality and flavor, craft brewed versions of this style are a far cry from the fizzy... Read More
This example of Light American Lager shares the traits of mass appeal that the style is known for. Its subtle aroma contains light DMS, generic adjunct character, and light fruitiness. It pours a very clear dark yellow that is a shade or two darker than typical, with a huge, brittle, white head... Read More
