Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 08/28/2015
Candied apricot and pineapple lead the nose, with traces of evergreen and oak to a much lesser... (see more)

Written On: 08/27/2015
Tons of earthy, musty funk on the nose with damp hay and traces of sweat and leather. On the... (see more)

Written On: 08/26/2015
A multitude of aromas greets the nose--lime zest, white grape, green apple, and a bit of brine and... (see more)

Written On: 08/25/2015
Even though I've been slowly delving more into sours and funky beers, my favorite style remains... (see more)

Written On: 08/24/2015
Conventional wisdom dictates that one does not buy an undated, European-brewed IPA from the... (see more)

Written On: 08/23/2015
A fantastic aroma of pure tropical and citrus fruit greets the nose. On the tongue the fruit... (see more)

Written On: 08/22/2015
It's a beautiful thing when the incredible aroma of a beer translates to the tongue without... (see more)

Written On: 08/22/2015
Light yeast and spice with a faint sweet malt on the nose. Slightly funky with a little earth as... (see more)

Written On: 08/22/2015
Sweet caramel, butterscotch, and faint citrus on the nose. All transfer well to the tongue, with a... (see more)

Written On: 08/21/2015
Pink grapefruit and orange pith layer over a light note of fresh cut grasses. On the tongue the... (see more)

Written On: 08/20/2015
The nose is loaded with barnyard funk--musty hay, dry earth, and even a bit of horseblanket.... (see more)

Written On: 08/19/2015
On a day where I had the opportunity to try samples at four different breweries, it's difficult... (see more)

Written On: 08/19/2015
Two styles I normally don't choose, the Boysen was a Belgian wit brewed with boysenberries and... (see more)

Written On: 08/18/2015
The nose is rich with chocolate, coffee, resinous pine, and intense, roasted malts. On the tongue... (see more)

Written On: 08/17/2015
Being on vacation afforded me the opportunity of the rare, mid-week jaunt to Lex for a beer or... (see more)

Written On: 08/17/2015
Another Seth Collins creation, this is a classic example of the old adage, "You can't judge... (see more)

Written On: 08/17/2015
Tart peaches, damp hay, and funky Brett on the nose. Really nice balance of earthy funk, unripened... (see more)

Written On: 08/16/2015
 A bit of sweet biscuit malt and hints of pine and citrus on the nose. On the tongue presents... (see more)

Written On: 08/16/2015
Very little at all on the nose beyond the typical sweet, macro lager-like aroma. Pretty much the... (see more)

Written On: 08/15/2015
Light cracker malt, straw, and a touch of lemon zest on the nose. Not much else on the tongue, as... (see more)