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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.
Synopsis Blackberry by Area Two Experimental Brewing was judged as BJCP category 28C, American Wild Specialty Beer.
Opens with a whiff of funky Brett character that is quickly obstructed by the blackberries. A note of wood follows along with an impression of lactic and citric sourness.... Read More
Let me say up front that I loved this perfectly balanced yet complex American Sour Ale, but if you are looking for a sour, pumpkin pie-spiced beer you will be somewhat disappointed. This beer pours a slightly hazy copper-orange color with a tight, white foam stand that falls quickly, leaving a... Read More
Hoot Hard Seltzer - Blood Orange Mango by Night Shift Brewing pours clear with just the faintest peach hue with some bubbles drifting up. The aroma provides some low-level fruity notes of citrus and a touch of peach. Neither are distinctly recognizable as blood orange or mango but are in the... Read More
Lactic and funky aromas are quickly joined by lots of fresh raspberry and tart cherries. Earthy and woody aromas (and a trace of vanilla arise) as it warms. The beer is a very hazy rose color with a big foamy head that quickly drops out. The Champagne-like bubbles signal the coming effervescence... 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
Hawaiian Lounge Juice by Highland Brewing Co. was judged as a Fruit Beer, BJCP category 29A, with Double IPA as the base beer.
The beer opens with some catty, dank hops that are overcome by the floral perfume of passion fruit. The mango makes an appearance in the aromatics coming across... Read More
