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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.
pFriem Export Lager by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as a German Helles Exportbier, BJCP category 5C.
White grape aromatics are first to meet you and remind me of many fine Kölsch beers. Moderate levels of floral hops begin to take over but are joined by some sweet yet grainy malt.... Read More
Synopsis Guava by Area Two Experimental Brewing was judged as BJCP category 28C, American Wild Specialty Beer.
Guava and pineapple are present at moderate levels along with a slight impression of lactic sourness. Some very faint funky notes lurk in the background. A little toasty aspect... Read More
This beer evinces aromas of Meyer lemons, pine and toasty caramel malts. This beer pours a slightly hazy, clear light copper with a nice white foam stand leaves lacing behind, then drops to a lingering ring of cream. The flavor presents pithy lemons, pine resin and bitter orange, which comes... Read More
Tonsure by Ghost Hawk Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 26C, Belgian Tripel.
The aroma opens with floral hops that are then overtaken by bubblegum phenolics and banana esters. Some spicy pepper comes in that seems to come from alcohol that is pleasant, not... Read More
This is what you want to experience when open an American IPA. Supper fresh grapefruit, lemons and an underlying hint of pine aromatics. Some sweet malt makes its way through as the beer warmed up a little. Bright gold with a creamy, slightly off white foam beautifully laces the glass. The... Read More
Extra Dry is a Saison brewed with rice and was evaluated as an Alternative Grain Beer (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Category31A ) offering according to BJCP guidelines.
While the intense dryness of this beer takes a few sips to get used to, this is a well-constructed... Read More
