Start 14-Day Trial Subscription

*No credit card required

Michael Bury

Michael Bury's picture
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

RIèzes

Newport Storm Riezes Beer
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Newport Storm's RIèzes pours a deep amber with orange highlights accompanied by a small, fleeting, ivory head. Almost imperceptible legs hint at the strength that this brew contains. A delightfully complex aroma begins with moderate pink peppercorns and lemongrass before giving way to stronger... Read More

Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This Partner Ships Series beer, Olde Ale, which is a collaboration between Heavy Seas and Union Craft Brewing is being evaluated as an old ale (2015 BJCP Category 17B) despite the addition of brown sugar. In this beer, patience is truly a required skill.

This murky, deep brown beer with... Read More

Drafty Kilt

Drafty Kilt, Monday Night Brewing
Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Drafty Kilt by Monday Night Brewing is being evaluated as a Wee Heavy (2015 BJCP Category 17C).

All malt, all the time is what you should expect from a Wee Heavy and true to its name, Drafty Kilt delivers. Sniff as hard as you’d like, you won’t pick up any hops in the aroma nor esters... Read More

Awe Junior

Awe Junior, Gate City Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
75
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
14 / 20

Awe Junior by Gate City Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American Pale Ale (2015 BJCP Category 18B); however, it’s more of a New England Pale Ale but falls short of being a full NE IPA. It pours a golden color with a tall, cream-colored head that sits on top of a murky beer.

Like many... Read More

Fermata

Fermata

Maryland
United States
Fermata, Olde Mother Brewing Co.
Description 

In music, the notation of a fermata represents a note sustained for an indefinite amount of time. Barrel-aged beer embodies that same sentiment; time and its role to play. Music listeners and beer drinkers alike seek an experience where suspense and anticipation give way to a satiated resolution, an experience known as pleasure. The beer in this bottle will change over time, mellowing some notes and intensifying others while altering your pleasure experience, however the duration of this note... is up to you. This mixed fermentation golden sour is a blend of select barrels from our cellar to create the perfect pitch of tart, funk, and oak.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
Served at: 
50º F

 

 


The rating and full judge's review for this product is available only to premium subscribers.

Login / Subscribe

Not yet a subscriber? Visit the store now.
Options start for only $9.95!


Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Fermata by Olde Mother Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer (2015 BJCP Category 28B). Typical for many sours, this beer poured with a small, fleeting white head above a somewhat clear, golden liquid.

The complex aroma features dried apricots, leather, hints of... Read More

Cloud Cover

Cloud Cover

Louisiana
United States
Cloud Cover, Low Road Brewing
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.7%
Hops: 
Cryo Citra, Nelson Sauvin

 

 


The rating and full judge's review for this product is available only to premium subscribers.

Login / Subscribe

Not yet a subscriber? Visit the store now.
Options start for only $9.95!


Judges Rating:
85
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Cloud Cover by Low Road Brewing is being evaluated as a hazy IPA (2021 BJCP Guidelines Category 21C). Akin to many a hazy IPA, it poured with a turbid clarity and a fluffy off-white head. However, the color is more on the side of amber, which is a bit darker than usual.

The nose is a bit... Read More

Pages