Dion's Blog Entries

Bio: Our friend Dion is on a quest. That quest is to try one new beer every single day. Just one. He's been successful in this quest for over 1000 days so far ... and he's still going. He and his family are frequenters of our Lexington establishments and big fans of the food trucks. If you see him out, buy him a beer ... but make sure it's one he hasn't tried yet.

Year of New Beer: Poffo Pilsner, Against the Grain Brewery (Louisville)

Written On: 01/07/2016
Probably a little out of season, but I wanted something a little lighter with dinner, and this... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Death By Coconut, Oskar Blues Brewing (CO)

Written On: 01/06/2016
Right off the bat, this one lives up to its name as ridiculous amounts of coconut practically leap... (see more)


Country Boy Brewing Special Bottle Release-Nate's Coffee Stout

Written On: 01/06/2016
"To me, the smell of fresh made coffee is one of the greatest inventions." -- Hugh Jackman Far... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Grunion Pale Ale, Ballast Point Brewing (CA)

Written On: 01/05/2016
Big grassy, herbal notes punch the nose, with lesser elements of citrus pith and light caramel. On... (see more)


Year of New Beer: NxS IPA, Stone/Sierra Nevada (CA)

Written On: 01/04/2016
Stone surprises no one with another IPA, and being the hophead I am, they get no complaints from... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Azacca IPA, Founders Brewing (MI)

Written On: 01/03/2016
Ripe fruits on the nose with peaches, mango, apricot, and pineapple all showing up, with a nice... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sorry Not Sorry IPA, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written On: 01/02/2016
 Brewed in conjunction with 4 Hands (MO) and Bale Breaker (WA), this brew features an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Vallum, Avery Brewing (CO)

Written On: 01/01/2016
Grape must, damp cork, and citrus pith all tease the nose before hitting the mouth with an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: 2014 The Dissident, Deschutes Brewery (OR)

Written On: 12/31/2015
A beer I've never had before, every single day, for an entire year. Back on January 1, 2012, that... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Flight of the Angry Beast, Clown Shoes (MA)

Written On: 12/30/2015
Caramel, figs, brown sugar, and bourbon highlight a nose that only deepens in complexity as the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hash Brown, Sweetwater Brewing (GA)

Written On: 12/29/2015
Brown bread crust, caramel, and dusty field grass on the nose. On the tongue is a nice nutty... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Raja Double IPA, Avery Brewing (CO)

Written On: 12/28/2015
This another great beer that has inexplicably never found its way into my fridge. Not sure why... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Old Guardian Barleywine Vertical, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written On: 12/27/2015
Ranging from 2005 through 2015 (less the '08), this was an interesting tasting. The '05 and '06... (see more)


Year of New Beer: White Death by Chickow, Triple Digit Brewing (Cincinnati)

Written On: 12/26/2015
First and foremost, it's completely my fault for holding on to this bottle for too long. It would... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Angel of Darkness, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)

Written On: 12/25/2015
The nose is immediately tantalized by waves of fruit, as blackberries, raspberries, and cherries... (see more)


12 (New) Beers of Christmas - Canaster Winterscotch Ale, KleinBrouwerij De Glazen Toren (Belgium)

Written On: 12/24/2015
Never dreamed my 12th New Christmas beer would be poured out on the deck at 68°, but I'm not... (see more)


12 (New) Beers of Christmas - Bourbon Barrel Aged Tsjeeses Reserva, De Struise Brouwers (Belgium)

Written On: 12/23/2015
Excited to try the second of the Tsjeeses varieties I picked up this year. Full notes of baked... (see more)


12 (New) Beers of Christmas - Winter Warmer, Skinny Dog Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 12/22/2015
Finding 12 New Beers for Christmas proved to be a bit of a task this year. Lucky for me, a couple... (see more)


12 (New) Beers of Christmas - Festivity Ale, Goose Island Beer Co (Chicago)

Written On: 12/21/2015
Cooked apple, toasted bread, and caramel on the nose. Dark fruits and sweet malts hit the tongue... (see more)


12 (New) Beers of Christmas - 8 Maids-a-Milking, The Bruery (CA)

Written On: 12/20/2015
On the 8th day, I had no choice but to drink this, right? The nose is a little less full than some... (see more)