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Rick’s interest in beer styles and brewing began in 1975, as a part of an interest in the culinary arts but his education in beer styles began with an introduction to Michael Jackson’s “The World Guide To Beer”. In those days imported beers were hard to come by to say the least. As that began to change, his appreciation and interest in various beer styles grew stronger. Some styles remained hard to find, so in 1991, Rick began home brewing. To increase his knowledge of the brewing process he became a member of the Cincinnati Malt Infusers homebrew club in 1996, where he served as Program Director and helps to conduct an annual BJCP exam prep class. Rick became a BJCP judge in 2004 and has risen to the rank of National. But most importantly, he loves beer! After all these years, he remains fascinated with the varied aroma and flavor experiences a beer can provide.
Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale by Pike Brewing Co. was judged as a Wee Heavy, BJCP category 17C.
The aroma provides a deep caramel malt presence with a low-level background hint of smoke. There is a very faint hint of earthy hops along with some fruity esters reminiscent of dried cherries. A... Read More
Birthday Month Hop Latte Cold Brew Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged as BJCP 30A, Spice, Herb or Vegetable beer with 22A Imperial IPA as the base style. The beer opens with a faint whiff of grapefruit quickly overtaken by coffee aromatics. There is a touch of... Read More
A complex combination of chocolate aromas – ranging from coffee, roasted, bittersweet and dry cocoa. The chocolate comes through in the flavor as well, along with some deep caramel, a little bready malt and a faint hint of licorice in the finish. Features a medium-full body, moderate carbonation... Read More
Place to Imagine - Apple Pie by Social Fox Brewing was judged as BJCP category 29C, Specialty Fruit Beer, with category 28D, Straight Sour Beer as a base. The aroma presents an initial low level of cinnamon and clove spice. This is followed by a hint of caramel apple.... Read More
Aromas of fresh grass and grapefruit jump out of the glass along with some pine, wood, oranges, and a touch of malt sweetness. A hazy light-golden color with a fine, off-white and creamy foam cap holds up until the end. Big pithy grapefruit flavors assault the palate followed quickly by resinous... Read More
Bullfrog Brewing, Le Roar, Oak Aged Aardbei, was judged as a Fruit Lambic (with strawberries), category 23F.
The aroma opens with some Lambic like funk, hay and horse blanket. Then some vinegar and oak creep in accompanied by a fermented berry aspect that was a little off putting. While... Read More
