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Richard currently holds the distinction of National Judge and has been a BJCP member since 1996. As well, he has been a homebrewer for more than 15 years. He enjoys visiting new brewpubs and breweries and is always on the lookout for new beers. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Imperial Oaxaca Choca Mexican Chocolate Stout by New Realm Brewing was judged as #30A ( Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer) according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
The pour revealed a dark brown hue that was almost black, and it had a nice tan head with a good carbonation level. The aroma... Read More
This Full Sail Brewing Company beer was judged as a Fruit Beer (BJCP 29A).
The pour resulted in a nice light golden hue with slight chill haze. The carbonation was light and moderate that resulted in good lacing on the side of the glass. The aroma had a very distinctive and nice citrus ... Read More
Highland Charge Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy Scottish Ale by Heathen Brewing is being judged as a #17C of the Wee Heavy BJCP category, though it has spent time in a bourbon barrel.
The pour of this beer revealed a dark brown hue with light carbonation. The bubbles were small and tight.... Read More
Miracle Mile IPA by 6th and La Brea Brewery and Restaurant is listed under 21A of the BJCP 2015 Guidelines as an American IPA. The alcohol of this beer is 6.7%. The aroma of this beer revealed a very nice floral, hoppy aroma evident of the beer style. The color had a very nice light straw color... Read More
Castle Made of Clouds by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was reviewed under #22A (Double IPA) of the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The beer poured revealed a hazy, milky liquid that was golden in color. Very good carbonation that dissipated quickly, however, their was good head retention. The bubbles were... Read More
A bit of history on this beer: in Victorian England, pubgoers would eat oysters on the half-shell with their favorite (favourite) beer. How this evolved from eating oysters with beer to having oysters/oyster shells actually in the beer is murky at best. Back in the 1800s, many brewers found that... Read More
