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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’s Monk’s Uncle was judged as a Belgian Tripel, BJCP category 26C.
Pronounced levels of spicy hops and phenols. High levels of clove and mace along with some white pepper. Hints of alcohol and lemony fruity esters are joined by a touch of grainy malt. The phenols dominate the nose,... Read More
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's aroma consists of bitter chocolate, roasted malts, coffee, some toffee and a fleeting whiff of peanut butter. All are joined by a boozy alcohol character. The flavor follows through with a big alcohol presence that is not hot or fusel, but still prominent. A huge bitter chocolate and... Read More
Lager Drink by Moniker Brewery was judged in BJCP category 27, Historical Beer, as a Pre-Prohibition Lager. The beer opens with a moderately high level of sweet grainy malt in the aroma with a light white corn grits and just a hint of light toast. The floral hops... Read More
Very subtle cucumber aroma presents itself as Honeydew Melon. Corn grist and grainy pilsner malt are joined by spicy noble hops along with very low levels of what I can only describe as "green." If chlorophyll has an aroma, this would be it. A creamy white head laces the glass and lingers atop a... Read More
Catahoula Common is being evaluated as an American Lager (2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Category 1B, although it could alternatively be categorized under the Historical Beer category as a pre-Prohibition lager (2015 BJCP Category 27F.)
Grainy malt with a slight sweet... Read More
