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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

Tropical Jammer

Tropical Jammer, Sixpoint Brewery
Judges Rating:
91
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Tropical Jammer by Sixpoint Brewery is being evaluated under BJCP guidelines Category 29A, Fruit Beer. The base beer is Category 27A, Historical Beer, Gose.

Pours a light gold and is moderately hazy. Wispy white foam drops out rather quickly into a thin white cover. Pineapple juice with a... Read More

Milky Way Galaxy

Milky Way Galaxy, Pontoon Brewing
Judges Rating:
86
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
21 / 24
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Milky Way Galaxy by Pontoon Brewing is being judged as BJCP category 31B, Alternative Sugar Beer with category 22A, Double IPA, as the base style.

The aroma opens with a pronounced sweet grapefruit joined by additional citrus reminiscent of clementine. Subtle honey malt comes through as... Read More

Tastes Like Beer

Tastes Like Beer

Louisiana
United States
Tastes Like Beer, Low Road Brewing
Description 

A basic American Lager enjoyed by craft beer drinkers and non-craft drinkers alike.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.9%
IBUs: 
17
Malts: 
Pilsner, Vienna, Corn
Hops: 
Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Tettnang

 

 


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Judges Rating:
92
Appearance:
5 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Tastes Like Beer by Low Road Brewing was judged as an American Lager, BJCP category 1B. The aroma opens with a moderate amount of bready malt and some lower levels of lightly spicy hops and a touch of floral. Maybe a slight touch of sulfur but otherwise a very clean... Read More

Belô São Francisco

Judges Rating:
88
Appearance:
4 / 6
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Chocolate malt aromas are first to greet you, followed quickly by alcohol and dark fruits characters of raisins and prunes. Dark, candy sugar sweetness rises above it all, accompanied by hints of dark caramel malts and a hint of peppery phenols. Dark brown in color with some deep copper... Read More

Pogue's Run Porter

Flat 12 Bierwerks Pogue's Run Porter beer
Judges Rating:
96
Appearance:
6 / 6
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

A proper English Porter indeed! Bittersweet chocolate with a touch of coffee and roast malt in the aroma invites you to partake, and some dark fruit notes and a slight earthy hop quality round out the aroma. Pouring a clear dark brown with ruby highlights with a creamy tan head staying ... Read More

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