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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.
Gr8fruit Double IPA by Wild Leap Brew Co. was judged as a Double IPA, BJCP Category 22A.
The aroma provides a tropical fruit salad jumping out of the glass. Grapefruit, mango, guava and pineapple along with a touch of peach. Super fresh and fruity. As it warmed... Read More
This beer is grainy with a slight malty sweetness followed by a hint of caramel mid-palate. Some spicy hops combine with the malt in a near perfect balance. White grape and pear esters add additional interest to the beer. A medium-light body coupled with spritzy carbonation provide ample... Read More
For The Love Of Lager: German-Style Pilsner by Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. was judged as BJCP category 5D, German Pilsner. The aroma opens with a moderately high level of spicy and floral hops that are fresh and inviting. Just a hint of sulfur is present, which may be... Read More
Grainy and sweet malt with notes of corn are taken over by spicy hops, which then dominate the aroma. Trace amounts of nectarine esters manage to sneak out in time. The creamy white head drops out rather quickly atop this bright straw-colored brew, but does leave a ring of foam and traces of... Read More
Oranges and an impression of sweet grapefruit are followed by a hint of pine resin and faint pineapple. Some spicy aspects also come through but I suspect they are from the hops rather than rye malt. The malt is nondescript but the source of the sweet aspect in the aroma. Clean fermentation.... Read More
Barrel Aged Lugene by Odell Brewing Co. aged in Whiskey barrels was judged as a specialty wood aged beer according to BJCP category 33B.
Fruity esters reminiscent of dates are covered in chocolate. Whiskey notes are detected with hints of earthy hops and a woodiness that may be from the... Read More
