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Jim is a Grand Master beer judge and former Associate Exam Director for the Beer Judge Certification Program. He began enjoying good beer in the mid aughts and started homebrewing shortly thereafter. Regardless of style, Jim is always on the lookout for breweries that are good at what they do.
Green's Gluten-Free India Pale Ale by Green's Gluten Free Beers was judged as BJCP Category 31A, Alternative Grain Beer.
Pine, resin and lemon hop aromas are prominent, creating a West Coast impression for this beer. It also carries a substantial malty backbone. It pours a deep reddish-... Read More
Czech Premium Pale Lagers (also known as Czech Pilseners) are an interesting breed. They’re flavorful yet refreshing and one of the few lagers in which diacetyl is acceptable. This example begins with a clean, sweet, pils-like malt aroma that isn’t overly bready or grainy. A very low honey aroma... Read More
C.O.B. is an Imperial Brown Ale with coffee, judged as BJCP Category 30A (Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer). Mild roast coffee, toffee, and toasted malt are the predominant aromas of this beer. The toffee and toasted characteristics are distinct and a nice reminder of this not-too-common style. A... Read More
Southside Lager by Arches Brewing is an International Amber Lager, judged as BJCP category 2B.
This light amber colored beer has a gentle caramel aroma and a whiff of corn. It could be perceived as fairly neutral if you aren’t really paying attention. The flavor is similarly understated... Read More
New Wave by Pontoon Brewing is a blonde ale and was judged as BJCP Category 18A.
This golden-colored beer has a very pleasant aroma, which is also more complex than typically found in the blonde ale style. It has notes of corn and light DMS, grainy sweetness and noble hops. There is also... Read More
Black & Tan (or half and half) is a cocktail of sorts, consisting of dark and pale beer carefully layered and usually on draft. This particular blend -- American Porter and American Lager -- has distinct elements of both. Its aroma is subtle, with lightly fruity yeast character typical of... Read More
