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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 Amber Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.
This beer's aroma is an uncomplicated combination of caramel and earthy hops, which is medium in intensity. It pours a pretty copper color with haze, which is acceptable... Read More
A smoky aroma is the first thing to rise out of the glass in this smoked farmhouse ale. The first hit is so pungent and pure that it could have come straight from Bamberg, and that's a wonderful thing. It takes on a phenolic tone as it warms, but then becomes lemony and generally fruity after... 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
Strawberry Catahoula Common by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is an American Lager with strawberry, judged as BJCP Category 29A, Fruit Beer.
This beer has a subtle fruity aroma that is very pleasant and could be mistaken for a Belgian Blond Ale, or even a more aggressive Kölsch. It could... Read More
Copper gold and crystal clear, this American Pale Ale smells moderately of floral and fruity hops. Stone fruits are followed by orange peel with a hint of pine. The aroma becomes almost tropical as it warms. There is a low, clean, malty sweetness underneath. This beer's flavor is equally floral... Read More
