Creating an American IPA, BJCP (21A) is easy in some ways (straightforward ingredients, fermentation process, lots of latitude for interpretation) and difficult in other ways (making it unique, well-balanced and memorable). The field for IPAs is huge, so you want to be discrete about selection... Read More
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John C. Tull
Beer Judge
John Tull began making beer for himself and his friends in 1994 just prior to moving to Utah to begin graduate school. While working on his Ph.D. in Reno, Nevada, John became interested in judging beer, mead and cider through his friends and colleagues in the Washoe Zephyr Zymurgists, a homebrew club with strong and early representation in the Beer Judge Certification Program. He took the BJCP exam in 2001 and gradually has risen to the rank of Grand Master I. John has judged in more than 50 beer competitions and organized eight, including the AHA National Homebrew Competition final round in 2009. Outside of his life as a beer judge, John is a wildlife ecologist focused on conservation of fragile desert landscapes and the wildlife that live there. He and his wife Marlene have two wonderful daughters and a French Brittany named Jaca.
My reviews
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Nectarine Golden Ale by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as a Wild Specialty Beer (28C). Nectarine flesh is notable in combination with some sweet malt and fermentation characteristics that are quite subtle in the nose. The pour is somewhat cloudy from a lot of in-bottle carbonation. The color... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Pear Lambic by Area Two Experimental Brewing was judged as a Fruit Lambic (BJCP Style 23F) with pear. The pear is obvious in the aroma with fruity esters that are distinctively pear-like dominating the nose. Some rounded wheat and malt aromas come through underneath as slightly bready. The... Read More
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Triple Sunshine by Lawson's Finest Liquids is being judged as a Double IPA (22A). The aroma is a little catty or tomato-like, probably from the combination of unique and intensively fruity hop strains. If I try to break the aroma down more, it is predominantly grapefruit and citrus rind with... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Some dark malt character (subtle roast, some breadiness) backed by chocolate comes through in the nose. There is a suggestion of an earthy/herbal hop aroma, but it's very light. It has a dark brown color that is nearly opaque, though garnet highlights come through when held to a bright light... Read More
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Raspberry Whip Cream Ale by Garage Brewing Co. was judged as a Fruit Beer (29A BJCP 2021) with a base style of Cream Ale (1C).
Raspberry fruit and pith aromas rise to the nose, unmistakably identifying the fruit that was used in this fruit beer. It is pleasant and not harsh, and the mild... Read More