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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

JOGR

JOGR, Reformation Brewery
Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

JOGR by Reformation Brewery​ is being evaluated as an International Pale Lager (2015 BJCP Category 2A).  It pours a light amber color that is relatively clear except for the fine, suspended particulates that detract.  An ivory, moderately-tall head is mousse-like.

New world hops were... Read More

Turbulence

Turbulence

Georgia
United States
Turbulence, Arches Brewing
Description 

A soft crushable pale ale brimming with citrus and fruit character. Dry hopped with Citra, El Dorado and, Amarillo.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
52
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Riverbend Base Camp, Riverbend Light Munich, Riverbend Southern Select, Flaked Oats, Flaked Wheat
Hops: 
CTZ, Amarillo, Citra, El Dorado

 

 


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Judges Rating:
83
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Turbulence by Arches Brewing is being evaluated as a American Pale Ale (BJCP 18B) albeit as a hazy version of it. True to its name, there's quite of bit of "turbulence" to this brew when you pour it. Extremely hazy with a bit of particulate matter when not carefully poured. It's deep amber in... Read More

Judges Rating:
81
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
30 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

This APA opens with a smack in the face of grapefruit, pine and resin. Moderate caramel and heavily browned bread attempt to help support the intense hop aroma. As it warms, the alcohol becomes more apparent and – combined with the hops and caramel malt – the beer is reminiscent of orange... Read More

Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Granite Falls’ TailyPo is being evaluated as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (2015 BJCP Category 33B) using a Belgian dark strong as the base style. Expectation for this style is wonderful marriage of beer, barrel, and spirits character.

Upon first sniff you’ll be greated by a depth of... Read More

Riegele Privat

Privat by Brauhaus Riegele
Judges Rating:
98
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Privat by Brauhaus Riegele is being evaluated as a Festbier (2015 BJCP Category 4B).

At first glance, the effervescent bubbles rapidly climb through this brilliantly clear, light golden beer and help to support a stand of white foam. The appearance of this beer is just the tip of the near... Read More

Sour Alani

Sour Alani, Reformation Brewery
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Sour Alani by Reformation Brewery​ is being evaluated as a Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer (2015 BJCP Category 28B) since it was kettle soured first before undergoing a fermentation with Saccharomyces.  It also features hibiscus and grapes with the latter giving the beer a deep mauve color with a... Read More

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