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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.
Mystik Bock by Arches Brewing was judged as a Dunkles Bock, BJCP Category 6C.
True to type, this beer has a rich, Munich-type malt aroma. It becomes more distinctly toasty after awhile in the glass. It pours with a low, tan colored head and is reddish-amber in color. It is very clear.... Read More
New Wave by Pontoon Brewing is a blonde ale and was judged as BJCP Category 18A.
This golden-colored beer has a very pleasant aroma, which is also more complex than typically found in the blonde ale style. It has notes of corn and light DMS, grainy sweetness and noble hops. There is also... Read More
Black & Tan (or half and half) is a cocktail of sorts, consisting of dark and pale beer carefully layered and usually on draft. This particular blend -- American Porter and American Lager -- has distinct elements of both. Its aroma is subtle, with lightly fruity yeast character typical of... Read More
Sol Wit by Miel Brewery & Taproom was judged as BJCP Category 24A, Witbier.
Witbier is a traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, known for its use of coriander to achieve its zesty character. Unlike the better-known Belgian Trappist Ales, Witbier is a far more... Read More
This American IPA has a predominately floral aroma with supporting citrus fruit notes. Underneath lies a moderately low wort-like maltiness. It pours a yellow-orange color, mostly clear, and has a one finger-sized white head with good retention. The worty character is thankfully isolated to the... Read More
The aroma of this dry-hopped sour beer is quite fruity, dominated by grapefruit and passion fruit. Accompanying the fruitiness is a low acidity. There is no malt aroma, and it’s obvious this example won’t veer into funky territory. It is milky yellow in the glass with a moderate white head that... Read More
