Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 10/22/2015
A little sweet on the nose, with some candied orange peel and caramel malt surging ahead of a... (see more)

Written On: 10/21/2015
The nose presents initially with a lot of vinous, almost red wine funk. With a bit of warmth, the... (see more)

Written On: 10/20/2015
Picked this up last week and was really looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, my... (see more)

Written On: 10/19/2015
Candied fruits, brown sugar, and a touch of acetone on the nose. On the tongue, the fruits are... (see more)

Written On: 10/18/2015
Aging beers is a crapshoot, because you honestly don't know what's going to happen over time.... (see more)

Written On: 10/17/2015
As expected from the name, a fairly pungent apricot leads the nose, with just a touch of funk.... (see more)

Written On: 10/16/2015
Nearly 220 years ago, Jean-Jacques Dufour planted the first vineyard in Kentucky on 600 acres in... (see more)

Written On: 10/15/2015
Rarely does a beer render me nearly speechless. And rarely do I consider giving a beer a perfect... (see more)

Written On: 10/14/2015
Juicy citrus tinged with pine and toasted bread crust lead a somewhat deep, almost earthy aroma.... (see more)

Written On: 10/13/2015
Classic lager aroma with the initial pop of the cap, as sweet grains and a mild breadiness hit the... (see more)

Written On: 10/12/2015
Couldn't seem to locate a date code on this, which might explain the less than anticipated... (see more)

Written On: 10/11/2015
Very nice nose of pear, white grape, and mild lemon zest, all complemented by traces of clove and... (see more)

Written On: 10/10/2015
As promised on the label, mango and papaya notes are present, riding on subdued, earthy hops and... (see more)

Written On: 10/09/2015
A robust nose of citrus and tropical fruits promises a hop explosion. The aromas transfer to the... (see more)

Written On: 10/08/2015
Every single day, since January 1, 2012, I have tasted a new beer. On some nights, like tonight... (see more)

Written On: 10/07/2015
Aroma starts with some tropical fruits and honey before turning slightly herbal with warmth. On... (see more)

Written On: 10/06/2015
The nose is every bit as juicy as the appearance would indicate. Grapefruit, orange, and pineapple... (see more)

Written On: 10/05/2015
Quite a bit of citrus on nose, very little else. On the tongue, the citrus peel is evident in the... (see more)

Written On: 10/04/2015
Tart cherries and sour Granny Smith apples in the nose. Much the same on the tongue with a malt... (see more)

Written On: 10/03/2015
With a nose that smells of dark chocolate cake, marshmallow creme, and bourbon, this beer makes a... (see more)