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Rick Franckhauser

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Beer Judge

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.

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My articles

Though pumpkin beers are common, finely brewed examples are somewhat rare.
We all know the story. The Pilgrims were floating about looking for some new digs when they ran out of beer. So, they pulled the Mayflower over,...

My reviews

Korova Milk Porter

Korova Milk Porter by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Korova Milk Porter, and was evaluated as an Alternative Fermentables Beer: Alternative Grain Beer (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP)) Category 31A, offering according to BJCP guidelines. 

Mocha java comes to mind. Deep lush dark chocolate with a background of coffee with cream... Read More

Citra Cannon

Citra Cannon, Heavy Seas Beer
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Citra Cannon by Heavy Seas Beer was judged as an American IPA, BJCP category 21A.

The aroma presents a moderately high level of lemons and kumquats with some additional pithy citrus character and just a hint of dankness. The style calls for at least a low level of malt character in the... Read More

Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

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

Birthday Month Hop Latte Cold Brew Double IPA

Birthday Month Hop Latte Cold Brew Double IPA, Wild Leap Brew Co.
Description 

Features our favorite coffee blend, Partners in Crema, from Fountain City Coffee in Columbus, GA. We added this blend to a delicious, juicy Double IPA with milk sugar and vanilla bean.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.3%
IBUs: 
32

 

 


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Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
17 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
15 / 20

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

Chocolate Bock

Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

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

In Between Times - Lime in Da Coconut

In Between Times - Lime in Da Coconut

In Between Times - Lime in Da Coconut, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Classic Berliner Weisse, slightly tart with a clean finish with lime & coconut. Life's a beach, drink it!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
Served at: 
40º F

 

 


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Judges Rating:
80
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
17 / 24
Flavor:
33 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

In Between Times - Lime in Da Coconut by Social Fox Brewing was judged as BJCP category 29C, Specialty Fruit Beer, with category 23A, Berliner Weisse as the base style. Medium-high levels of bready, doughy malts are up front in the aroma. A coconut oil-like aroma comes... Read More

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