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Michael Bury

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Beer & Mead Judge

Mike Bury is an award winning homebrewer and meadmaker for over a decade, BJCP Grand Master III judge with mead certification, and former President of the Stoney Creek Homebrewers. As a chemist, he enjoys that complex chemistry that occurs in fermented beverages during both the production and consumption phases. Forever in the pursuit of great beer and mead, he doesn’t allow the trappings of particular styles to ruin his experience. While in his spare time, he enjoys landscaping, woodworking, and most home remodeling projects.

 

My reviews

Pineapple Super Diesel

Pineapple Super Diesel

Connecticut
United States
Pineapple Super Diesel, Area Two Experimental Brewing
Description 

Pineapple Super Diesel Hemp IPA is a hazy, juicy IPA brewed with pineapple, hemp hearts and terpene extracts packed together for a brew that’s a total trip! Dank hemp aroma greets the palate and is followed by a hazy cloud of tart pineapple balanced by a soft, kushy mouthfeel and smooth hop bitterness. A heady brew you can crush 'til it’s cashed!

 

 


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Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Pineapple Super Diesel by Area Two Experimental Brewing is being evaluated under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines in the category of 30A: spice, herb, or vegetable beer, with a base of a New England IPA, due to the inclusion of hemp hearts.

It poured the murky appearance of orange juice with a... Read More

The Crisp

The Crisp Sixpoint Beer Pilsner
Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
32 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This cleanly-lagered beer has upfront herbal, peppery hops with notes of bell pepper along with a very faint grainy malt aroma. Pretty to look at, the golden beer sits underneath a stand of white bubbles that’s fairly persistent but isn’t as clear as the best examples of the style. 

The... Read More

Mountain Calling IPA

Mountain Calling IPA by Wise Man Brewing
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Wiseman Brewing’s Mountain Calling IPA is being judged as an American IPA (2015 BJCP Category 21A). The commercial definition of this style has been widely interpreted but consistently is a showcase for New World/American hop varieties.

Moderate toast and a hint of dry roasted nuts first... Read More

Seedstock Oktoberfest

Seedstock Oktoberfest, Seedstock Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Seedstock Oktoberfest by Seedstock Brewery is being evaluated as a traditional Oktoberfest/Märzen (2015 BJCP Category 6A). Upon the pour, it presents itself as a lovely deep amber beer with an orange hue and brilliant clarity along with a stand of cream-colored foam that’s persistent.

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Judges Rating:
93
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Sangiovese Barrel Aged Alani by Reformation Brewery is being evaluated as Wild Specialty Beer (2015 BJCP Category 28C).  The beer features Italian plums, tart cherries, Lactobacillus, and barrel aging in a Sangiovese barrel.

It pours hazy with a solid amber color with hues of pink.  A... Read More

On Your Mark

On Your Mark

Maine
United States
On Your Mark, KitNA Brewing
Description 

On Your Mark is a bright, hop-forward American Blonde style with citrus, straw and pine on the nose followed by orange and tangerine citrus, subtle minerality, and biscuit and cracker notes on the palate. The body is light and refreshing.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
0.5%
IBUs: 
50
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Wheat, Flaked Oats
Hops: 
Simcoe, Cascade, Amarillo, Crystal

 

 


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Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
31 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

On Your Mark by KitNA Brewing is being evaluated as a Blonde Ale (Category 18A in the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines).

It poured a straw color with a slightly hazy appearance. The head texture was unique in that it wasn't comprised of just fine or medium-sized bubbles, but both, and was... Read More

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