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: 30th Anniversary Ale, Bell's Brewery (MI)

Written On: 10/02/2015
A rich, roasty nose carries dark fruits, coffee bean, and charred malts. On the tongue is an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Lower De Boom Barleywine, 21st Amendment Brewery (CA)

Written On: 10/01/2015
 The nose is a little off--a touch sour, with a bit of acetone maybe--but still contains some... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Country Boy Brewing Limited Bottle Release-Constant Sorrow, Barrel Aged Double IPA

Written On: 09/30/2015
"Do you have the Soggy Bottom Boys performing 'Man of Constant Sorrow'? "No ma'am. We got a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hoppy Birthday, Alpine Beer Co (CA)

Written On: 09/30/2015
Finally snuck in to Bluegrass Liquor Box and snagged one of the last few pints of this keg. A... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sunday Morning Stout, Weyerbacher Brewing (PA)

Written On: 09/29/2015
Sweet milk chocolate and loads of coffee on the nose, with cursory notes of oak and bourbon. On... (see more)


Year of New Beer: IPA & a Half, Tommyknocker Brewery (CO)

Written On: 09/28/2015
Candied pineapple and caramel malt on the nose, little else. On the tongue is an initial nod to... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Rexx, Clown Shoes (MA)

Written On: 09/27/2015
Any review of this beer that doesn't begin with "Wow!" should immediately be discounted. The... (see more)


Year of New Beer: The Substance, Bissell Brothers Brewing (ME)

Written On: 09/26/2015
Beautifully hazy, juice-like in its appearance, and loaded with citrus in the nose. Tons of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Short Pump Saison, Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery (VA)

Written On: 09/25/2015
The first clue was the $6 price tag for a 25oz bottle. The second was the color. The third and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Double Barrel Rye Imperial Stout, Cahaba Brewing (Birmingham)

Written On: 09/24/2015
After slumbering eleven months in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels, this limited edition brew made its... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Abbey's Single, DESTIHL Brewery (IL)

Written On: 09/23/2015
Soft fruits on the nose with hints of peach, orange, and banana with warmth. Very light Belgian... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Folklore, Stillwater Artisanal Ales (MD)

Written On: 09/22/2015
Dark fruits stand out on the nose, with plums and ripe cherries most notable. Bitter chocolate and... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Backcountry Session IPA, Bloomington Brewing Co (IN)

Written On: 09/21/2015
Slightly herbal, leaning to pine on the nose, with hints of bread crust. Tongue seems to see a bit... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Fiction, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)

Written On: 09/21/2015
Light cracker malt, faint yeast, and traces of fruit on the nose. Very light citrus on the tongue... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Down to Earth Session IPA, 21st Amendment Brewery (CA)

Written On: 09/20/2015
The nose starts with a light brown sugar and toasted bread crust before being subdued by sweet... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Psychokinesis, Grimm Artisanal Ales (NY)

Written On: 09/19/2015
Sour, unripened fruits on the nose, with tart peach and grapefruit leading the way. Very similar... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Cantillon Mamouche, Brasserie Cantillon (Belgium)

Written On: 09/18/2015
I typically don't struggle to find the words to adequately describe beers, but this one is almost... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Maceo, Green Man Brewing (Asheville)

Written On: 09/18/2015
Sour, earthy Brown malts on the nose, with tons of cherry and wine barrel. No detectable rum in... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Oro Negro, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)

Written On: 09/17/2015
The nose is unmistakably cinnamon at the outset, resting on layers of coffee and bittersweet... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Musk of the Minotaur, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)

Written On: 09/16/2015
Really nice nose with grapefruit, orange, even a touch of lemon. Turns a little herbal and dank... (see more)