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James Link

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Beer Judge

A homebrewer in Connecticut for 31 years and a member of the BJCP for 29, Jim worked with Pat Baker, the driving force behind the creation and inception of the BJCP, while advancing to Grand Master ranking in 2001. With several decades of judging experience under his belt (along with many fine brews), Jim has served as Associate Exam Director for the BJCP,  appeared on Connecticut Public Television and worked with international beer experts Michael Jackson and Jim Koch in judging Best of Show for the Samuel Adams Longshot competition in 1995. James was also a judge at the 2015,2016,2018 and 2019 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.

James Link: BJCP Grand Master II Beer Judge

My reviews

HiFi Hefe

HiFi Hefe

Louisiana
United States
HiFi Hefe, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

Hi-Fi Hef is an adventure that starts with a traditional German Hefeweizen yeast strain that we ferment at moderate temps, resulting in complex and refined phenolics for a hint of spice and subdued fruity esters. With a deep golden hue and a pleasing density, it cleans up with a refreshing and dry finish. A Gnarly take on a Southern German Hefeweizen!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
Malts: 
Pilsner, Wheat
Hops: 
Saaz

 

 


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Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

The following beer was poured from a 12-ounce can into a 23-ounce Weizen beer glass and reviewed under the style guidelines provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program under Category 10A, German Wheat Beer.

A very fruity bouquet of mixed aromas with no one... Read More

Lunch

Maine Beer Company Lunch IPA
Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
24 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

This IPA features a potpourri of aromas: Notes of passion fruit and tangerines combine with piney and citrusy hop aromatics to pack a real punch to the nostrils. Golden in color with a very clear, medium-white head that laced the glass nicely. The head was not tightly condensed and with the low... Read More

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