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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.
This American Porter produced a clean chocolate malt aroma that was somewhat subdued. Coffee notes were accompanied by hints of vanilla and only a faint wisp of hops, which were more earthy than floral. This beer was a deep mahogany in color, was very clear with a medium tan head.
As was... Read More
Evaluation of this Belgian Tripel (BJCP style 26C) was made subsequent to a pour from a 12 ounce bottle into a 10 oz. snifter.
Banana esters come to the forefront of the bouquet profile accompanied by spicy clove-like phenols and a plethora of fruity esters. Alcohols were subdued and... Read More
MO PILS by Jersey Girl Brewing Co. was reviewed in conjunction with the 2015 style guidelines of the Beer Judge Certification Program under subheading 5D German Pilsner.
A very pretty golden beer poured brilliantly clear with a fine bead and big white head.
The aroma was a clean... Read More
Animal Hazy IPA by Denizens Brewing Co. was reviewed under the style guidelines of the Beer Judge Certification Program in the provisional category as a New England IPA 21B.
A turbid Pale yellow ale with a three finger ivory head that didn’t persist. The bouquet was characterized by a... Read More
Lost & Found Barrel Aged Imperial Stout by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was judged under category 33B Specialty Wood Aged Beer, according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Chocolate bar aromas meld with a dry roastiness alongside a pleasant warming of the... Read More
An Imperial Stout with a new twist. The bouquet had a variety of different aromas, none of which prevailed. A mixture of spices was apparent accompanied by notes of pumpkin pie more than actual pumpkin, which melded together with chocolate and gingerbread. This beer was ink-black in color and ... Read More
