Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 12/19/2015
Definite essence of gingerbread on the nose, with lighter notes of roasted coffee bean and toast.... (see more)

Written On: 12/19/2015
Roasty malts, pine and brown sugar on the nose. On the tongue comes an earthy, almost evergreen... (see more)

Written On: 12/18/2015
 A somewhat subdued nose features some dark fruits, caramel, and a bit of woody spice, all of... (see more)

Written On: 12/17/2015
Rich nose features brown sugar, dried fruits, and just a bit of earthy bitterness. The tongue... (see more)

Written On: 12/16/2015
The nose begins with tart berries, oranges, and a slight mustiness. With warmth, a touch of... (see more)

Written On: 12/15/2015
Inexplicably, I missed out on this beer last year, so I was really excited to see it brought back... (see more)

Written On: 12/14/2015
Cooked apples, raisins, figs, leather, oak, and port all show up in a wonderfully complex nose. On... (see more)

Written On: 12/13/2015
If you try hard enough, it's not difficult to learn something new every day. Today I learned a... (see more)

Written On: 12/12/2015
Cocoa powder, coffee bean, and a hint of vanilla on the nose. The tongue features a nice blending... (see more)

Written On: 12/11/2015
The eyes are indeed fooled as the nose is hit with roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate. On the... (see more)

Written On: 12/10/2015
Roasted chocolate malts and raspberries are abundant on the nose, with traces of coffee, caramel... (see more)

Written On: 12/09/2015
The nose starts off with honey, baked bread, and a bit of chive before warming to a dank, herbal... (see more)

Written On: 12/08/2015
Coffee and chocolate blend with boozy dark fruits on the nose, with undertones of woody spice. On... (see more)

Written On: 12/07/2015
Slightly funky on the nose with citrus zest, damp hay, and traces of mineral water. Just as... (see more)

Written On: 12/06/2015
Say what you will about the evil empire that now owns Goose Island, but one thing remains...this... (see more)

Written On: 12/05/2015
Aromas of iced coffee with cream are accented by milk chocolate, caramel, and vanilla. No... (see more)

Written On: 12/04/2015
Brewed in conjunction with Stillwater, this Gose hits the right notes on the nose with lime... (see more)

Written On: 12/03/2015
Missed out on this when it first hit town, but decided to give it a try even though it's now... (see more)

Written On: 12/02/2015
Sweet milk chocolate, traces of coffee, and a bit of malted milk ball grace the nose and... (see more)

Written On: 12/01/2015
The nose is obviously dominated by raspberries, tart and plentiful, with a faint mustiness with... (see more)