Blog Entries

Year of New Beer: Year Of Our Lord, Atrium Brewing (Louisville)

Written By: Dion on 12/13/2020
Another trip west tonight yields another delicious beverage from Atrium. Straight up chocolate... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Steep Hill In Las Vegas, Atrium Brewing (Louisville)

Written By: Dion on 12/12/2020
No bells or whistles, just 100% Citra goodness. Big orange and grapefruit on the nose that... (see more)

Year of New Beer: 3 A.M. Fireworks, Rock House Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 12/11/2020
So this reminds me a little of a raspberry toaster strudel on the nose...just a touch fruity, with... (see more)

Year of New Beer: That Damn Screw, Atrium Brewing Co (Louisville)

Written By: Dion on 12/10/2020
Mosaic hops certainly do their thing in the aroma department...berries, sweet peach, mango, and... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Bourbon County Brand Special #4 Stout, Goose Island Beer Co (Chicago)

Written By: Dion on 12/09/2020
Everything I love about the original Bourbon County stout is here...roasty malts, rich chocolate... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Dragon's Milk Solera, New Holland Brewing Co (MI)

Written By: Dion on 12/08/2020
Aroma opens with notes of caramel, plums, raisins, and spiced apples. Warmth brings out hints of... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Count Nibula, Fountain Square Brewing Co (Indianapolis)

Written By: Dion on 12/07/2020
Cocoa powder with a bit of nut and roasted malts on the nose. Warms to more of a sweet, milk... (see more)

Year of New Beer: PB & J Porter, Blue Stallion Brewing Co/Pivot Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 12/06/2020
Got this crowler filled over a month ago and just never got around to opening it. Take the... (see more)

Year of New Beer: French Quarter Temptress, Lakewood Brewing Co (TX)

Written By: Dion on 12/05/2020
Pretty straightforward nose that hits with baker's chocolate, charred malts, and a light coffee... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Barrel Aged Chernobly Coffee Peanut Butter

Written By: Dion on 12/04/2020
Nose opens with a big peanut butter and chocolate; aeration ushers in some potent bourbon notes.... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Snowflake, Rock House Brewing. (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 12/03/2020
As a kid, I always loved dreamsicles. This beer definitely brings back some of those memories as... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Waterboys, Champion Brewing Co (VA)

Written By: Dion on 12/02/2020
So this is a charity beer with proceeds going to a group with the mission of bringing clean... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Bourbon County Brand Kentucky Fog Stout, Goose Island Beer Co (Chicago)

Written By: Dion on 12/01/2020
Very complex nose that seems to change each time I lift the glass. Starts as expected with a big... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Double Dank Juice, Odd Side Ales (MI)

Written By: Dion on 11/30/2020
Nose is greeted by waves of candied pineapple, grapefruit, and honey. Plenty tropical on the... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Calla IPA, Yazoo Brewing Co (Nashville)

Written By: Dion on 11/29/2020
Nose is pretty much just a generic citrus, with nothing really separating itself from the pack.... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Bourbon County Brand Caramella Wheatwine, Goose Island Beer Co (Chicago)

Written By: Dion on 11/28/2020
I don't really eat many caramel apples, and I've definitely never had one soaked in... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Wheezing The Juice: Blueberry Cobbler, Mirror Twin Brewing Co. (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 11/27/2020
So it wasn't until after I opened this that I realized I probably should've had the plain... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Detritivore, Jester King Brewery (Austin)

Written By: Dion on 11/26/2020
Very mild nose that hints at a funky saison base, along with subtle cherry and dusty wheat. Very... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Sour Reflections Vol. 1- Plum and Boysenberry Slushee Sour, Mirror Twin Brewing (L

Written By: Dion on 11/25/2020
Wonderfully fruity nose that comes off like pie filling. The two featured fruits come together... (see more)

Year of New Beer: Pomona, Avery Brewing Co (CO)

Written By: Dion on 11/24/2020
Grabbed this one almost as an afterthought, and I'm really glad I did. Really bold on the nose... (see more)