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John C. Tull

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Beer Judge

John Tull began making beer for himself and his friends in 1994 just prior to moving to Utah to begin graduate school. While working on his Ph.D. in Reno, Nevada, John became interested in judging beer, mead and cider through his friends and colleagues in the Washoe Zephyr Zymurgists, a homebrew club with strong and early representation in the Beer Judge Certification Program. He took the BJCP exam in 2001 and gradually has risen to the rank of Grand Master I. John has judged in more than 50 beer competitions and organized eight, including the AHA National Homebrew Competition final round in 2009. Outside of his life as a beer judge, John is a wildlife ecologist focused on conservation of fragile desert landscapes and the wildlife that live there. He and his wife Marlene have two wonderful daughters and a French Brittany named Jaca.

 

My reviews

Big RICC

Big RICC Tallgrass Beer
Judges Rating:
71
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
15 / 24
Flavor:
27 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

The aroma is intensely roasty and backed by a huge coffee smell. Vegetable and unroasted coffee aromatics indicate that there may be an infusion of green coffee beans in this beer. Chocolate nibs come through after a little warming in the glass. The color is nearly black, very much opaque, and... Read More

Swerve City

Swerve City

California
United States
Swerve City, Belching Beaver Brewery
Description 

This IPA is inspired by the famous POG juice. It’s a tropical fruit bomb with a juice-like finish. Just enough bitterness and hop flavor to balance the big fruitiness.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.0%
IBUs: 
55
Hops: 
Hallertau Blanc, Amarillo, Citra

 

 


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Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Swerve City by Belching Beaver Brewery was judged as a Fruit Beer (29A BJCP 2021) with a base style of American IPA (21A). Tropical fruit additions are quite forward in the aroma giving this beer a juicy aroma, and one that is distinctly tropical and sweet in character. It is unclear if there is... Read More

SteamPunk

Noble Rey Brewing Steampunk Steam Lager
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

An earthy, somewhat resinous, woody aroma mingles with hints of medium-dark, toasty malts and some yeastiness in this beer. Light esters can also be found, although they are subtle and non-distinct. The color is medium amber, although clouded by significant yeast that apparently did not result... Read More

Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Acidic aromas with lemon and orange zest and background fruit esters dominate this Belgian Specialty Ale. Some light spice, whether from yeast or other influences, is detectable underneath the more obvious aromatic layers. The complexity is very welcoming with nothing clashing in the nose. The... Read More

Dank IPA

Dank IPA by pFriem Family Brewers
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This beer was judged as an American IPA (21A). This beer has a caramel malt, very light citrus, and mild tropical fruit in the aroma. There are also hints of alcohol aromas as well. It’s color is golden to pale copper, very clear with an off-white head that lingers. The hops dominate the flavor... Read More

Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Oak Barrel Aged Flanders Red Ale by Moody Tongue Brewing Co. was judged as a Flanders Red Ale (23B). Notes of acetic acid linger on a bed of cherry fruit with hints of wood and leather. The acidity is restrained, but unmistakable. The color is a dark copper-garnet, very clear with just a faint... Read More

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