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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.
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
Strawberry Catahoula Common by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. is an American Lager with strawberry, judged as BJCP Category 29A, Fruit Beer.
This beer has a subtle fruity aroma that is very pleasant and could be mistaken for a Belgian Blond Ale, or even a more aggressive Kölsch. It could... Read More
Copper gold and crystal clear, this American Pale Ale smells moderately of floral and fruity hops. Stone fruits are followed by orange peel with a hint of pine. The aroma becomes almost tropical as it warms. There is a low, clean, malty sweetness underneath. This beer's flavor is equally floral... Read More
TwoConn Easy Ale by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP Category 18A, Blond Ale.
This beer has a familiar grainy malt aroma with herbal hop notes. It is clear and yellow with a dense, white head. Noble hops are the primary flavor with herbal and grassy characteristics. It has a firm... Read More
This American IPA has a predominately floral aroma with supporting citrus fruit notes. Underneath lies a moderately low wort-like maltiness. It pours a yellow-orange color, mostly clear, and has a one finger-sized white head with good retention. The worty character is thankfully isolated to the... Read More
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 27 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a Double IPA brewed by Wild Leap Brew Co. and is being judged as BJCP Category 22A, Double IPA.
This Double IPA starts out with a pulpy, juicy hop aroma. It is dense with orange, grass and pith notes. There is an underlying layer of clean... Read More
