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Michael Heniff

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Beer Judge

Mike brewed his first few homebrew batches in college in 1994 and began regularly brewing in 1997.  Since then, he has brewed over 150 batches of beer, mead, and cider.  He has won over 200 medals and numerous major awards in competitions across the country.  His highest accomplishments include winning the Templeton Award (most points) of the Dixie Cup (one of the largest single-site homebrew competitions in the world) a record four times, Gulf Coast Homebrewer of the Year, and Lone Star Circuit Homebrewer of the Year.  He has had his recipes brewed at commercial breweries seven times.

Mike particularly enjoys traveling to find new beers.  He has made numerous travels abroad to find great beer, most frequently to Belgium and Germany.  He has logged over 6800 beers in his tasting journal, including over 620 beers from Belgium alone.  Mike has had brewing and beer travel articles published by Brew Your Own and Zymurgy magazines.

Mike is a current member of the Houston Foam Rangers Homebrew Club where he has held numerous officer positions.  He was also the founding President of the Lone Star Circuit and a former long time officer. He currently ranks as a Grand Master III BJCP judge.  He has judged in over 70 competitions across the United States, frequently serving on Best of Show panels.

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My reviews

Full Circle

Full Circle

Michigan
United States
Full Circle, New Holland Brewing Co.
Description 

Full Circle is our take on a tried-and-true German classic; a clean and crisp Kölsch-style ale. This easy-drinking beer brings the consumer’s experience full circle with simple, high-quality ingredients and a balanced flavor. Full Circle is a New Holland legacy brand dating back over 20 years.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.4%
IBUs: 
20
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, White Wheat
Hops: 
German Magnum, Mt. Hood

 

 


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Judges Rating:
95
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Full Circle by New Holland Brewing Co. is a Kölsch and is being evaluated as a Kölsch (category 5B in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The Kölsch style is a German ale that has a delicate balance of malt, hops and esters.

Full Circle pours straw in color,... Read More

Nightmare Fuel

Nightmare Fuel

Georgia
United States
Nightmare Fuel, Pontoon Brewing
Description 

The most disturbing part of this beer is the absurd amount of fruit in it! This Berliner Weisse is made with raspberries, tart cherries, black currant and lactose to give this tart fruit bomb that eerie dark red color. With a haunting and delicious taste, the only nightmares you’ll be having are when you run out of it!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.5%
IBUs: 
8
Served at: 
46 - 50º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Nightmare Fuel by Pontoon Brewing is a fruited Berliner Weisse and is being evaluated as a Fruit Beer (category 29A in the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The fruit in Fruit Beers should complement the base style without overwhelming it. Berliner Weisse (category 23A in the 2015 BJCP Beer... Read More

Wreak Havoc

Wreak Havoc, Bootstrap Brewing
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Wreak Havoc by Bootstrap Brewing is an Imperial Red Ale and is being evaluated as Specialty IPA (category 21B Red IPA). Red IPAs are hoppy and bitter like traditional American IPAs but have more of a malt contribution with flavors of caramel or toffee. Wreak Havoc weighs in at 8.5% abv and 88... Read More

Helldorado

Helldorado Barleywine Firestone Walker Beer
Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

The first impression of this brew is an intense bourbon aroma with an accompaniment of toasted oak and vanilla. Bold and boozy all the way through, this barrel-aged beer oozes with aromas and flavors from both the spirits and their casks, with toasted oak and vanilla being most prominent. Only a... Read More

None of This Makes Sense

None of This Makes Sense

Virginia
United States
None of This Makes Sense, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Description 

Bursting with pineapple and citrus notes, None Of This Makes Sense is an NE-Style Double IPA dry-hopped with Mosaic and El Dorado hops. With a smooth body and no lingering bitterness, this beer makes perfect sense.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.5%
IBUs: 
0
Served at: 
45º F
Malts: 
Pale Malt, Pilsner Malt
Hops: 
El Dorado, Mosaic

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

None of this Makes Sense by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is a Double New England-style IPA and is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (category 21B in the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the Double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops. Additionally,... Read More

Overnight Celebrity

Overnight Celebrity, Monday Night Brewing
Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Overnight Celebrity by Monday Night Brewing is a flavored and barrel-aged Imperial Porter and is being evaluated as a Mixed-Style Beer (category 34B in the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines). The Mixed-Style Beer category is a is a catch-all category for hybrid beers that are not covered elsewhere in... Read More

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