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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 reviews

Low Road Saison

Low Road Saison

Louisiana
United States
Low Road Saison, Low Road Brewing
Description 

A little fruity, a little spicy, and very refreshing!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.2%
Hops: 
Hallertau Blanc, Celeia

 

 


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Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Low Road Brewing Saison was judged as BJCP Category 25B, standard strength pale saison. The aroma opens with moderately high levels of spice, cinnamon, clove and white pepper. There is some lower-level spice qualities that seem more reminiscent of spicy hops. The clove... Read More

Unreliable Narrator

Threes Brewing Unreliable Narrator IPA
Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Upon pouring, I am greeted with a slightly hazy yellow beer topped with a creamy white head. The aroma starts off with a kick of fresh lemon and orange zest. It is then combined with a little pine, peach esters and alcohol while remaining clean and bright with a touch of grainy malt underneath.... Read More

Judges Rating:
90
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Starr Hill Brewing’s Mango Habanero King of Hop is an Imperial IPA with Mango and Habanero, and was evaluated as a Fruit and Spice Beer (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Category 29B) offering according to BJCP guidelines.

Oranges and grapefruit give way to the mango, some... Read More

Highland Pilsner

Highland Pilsner, Highland Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Highland Pilsner by Highland Brewing Co. was judged as a German Pils, BJCP category 5D.

Medium grainy malt evenly balanced by floral hops. Additional spicy hops and just a trace of sulfur join in. The aroma leans slightly toward the hops as you drink through but the malt is always present... Read More

Space Needle IPA

Pike Space Needle IPA, The Pike Brewing Co.
Judges Rating:
94
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Space Needle IPA by Pike Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP Category 21A, American IPA.

Big fresh lemon and resin hop nose that is accompanied by moderate levels of woody hop. There is some underlying rich Munich malt character. No esters. Clean fermentation. Deep golden color with good... Read More

Sour Me Unicorn Farts

Sour Me Unicorn Farts

Maryland
United States
Sour Me Unicorn Farts, DuClaw Brewing Co.
Description 

This glittered sour ale is brewed with cherries, tangerines, & limes. Fruity Pebbles cereal is added into the mash and it’s finished off with a sprinkle of a natural, mineral-based edible glitter. A collaboration between DuClaw Brewing Company & Diablo Doughnuts.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
40º F
Malts: 
Pilsner, Light Wheat, Torrified Wheat
Hops: 
Tettnang

 

 


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Judges Rating:
89
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Sour Me Unicorn Farts by DuClaw Brewing Co. is a sour ale with fruit cereal and glitter and was judged as BJCP category 28C, “Wild Specialty Beer.” The aromatics opened with a slight blackberry ester and a touch of grainy, biscuit malt. No other fruity aspects are... Read More

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