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Richard currently holds the distinction of National Judge and has been a BJCP member since 1996. As well, he has been a homebrewer for more than 15 years. He enjoys visiting new brewpubs and breweries and is always on the lookout for new beers. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
DDH Deftones Phantom Bride Hazy IPA by Belching Beaver Brewery was judged as #21C ( Hazy IPA ) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.
The pour revealed a beautiful light straw color that had very nice clarity with a touch of chill haze. The carbonation was outstanding, and it had a nice... Read More
The beer had a very nice malty aroma that was somewhat grainy with slight fruitiness compounded with a golden straw color and low carbonation. The flavor was well balanced between the low malt and hop profile. Both of these aspects should be at a minimum for the style, and they were. The body... Read More
Kickflipper West Coast IPA by New Realm Brewing was judged as a Style 21A, American IPA, according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
The pour revealed a yellow hue that had good carbonation with a little bit of chill haze in appearance. The aroma had citrusy notes that were very... Read More
This Full Sail Brewing Company's beer was judged as International Pale Lager (BJCP 2A).
The pour for this beer revealed a wonderful straw colored hue with very good clarity and carbonation. The aroma had hints of corn and no hops (okay for style). The flavor exemplified this beer style. ... Read More
Litigator Imperial IPA by Worthy Brewing Co. was judged as a Double IPA (India Pale Ale) under the category of (#22A). Upon pouring this beer it had a light golden hue that was very cloudy ( chill haze ). However, I would not call this a " hazy " or " New England Style. ", because it has been... Read More
E.Z. Orchards Cidre by E.Z. Orchards falls under the 2015 BJCP Guidelines as C1A ( New World Cider ). Upon opening the bottle it revealed a nice, soft, subtle apple aroma's in the nose. It was nothing overpowering, but again subtle as expected of a cider. The appearance revealed a nice cloudy... Read More
