Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 06/04/2015
The nose is sharp with lemon and some red wine characteristics, as more floral notes from the... (see more)

Written On: 06/03/2015
Once in a great while, a beer is placed in front of me, and the aroma alone brings a smile to my... (see more)

Written On: 06/02/2015
Lightly sweet malts and damp hay on the nose, along with a floral character that blends nicely... (see more)

Written On: 06/01/2015
A robust nose is filled with dark chocolate, coffee bean, toasted bread, charred wood, and... (see more)

Written On: 05/31/2015
Citrus peel, especially orange, leads the way atop a definite caramel malt and toasted bread crust... (see more)

Written On: 05/30/2015
Unmistakably apricot on the nose, tart and funky with traces of hay and underlying woody tones.... (see more)

Written On: 05/29/2015
A nice blend of pine & citrus on the nose. The citrus seems to take command with warmth. Much... (see more)

Written On: 05/28/2015
Having missed out on the previous County releases due to work, I was excited to learn that this... (see more)

Written On: 05/27/2015
Really nice nose on this beer as raisins, figs, and even some grape skin vie for attention against... (see more)

Written On: 05/26/2015
With a nose filled full of tropical & citrus fruits, my salivary glands kick in, anxious for... (see more)

Written On: 05/25/2015
Chocolate malt and freshly shelled peanuts dominate the nose, with cursory notes of coffee bean.... (see more)

Written On: 05/24/2015
Really unusual beer, both on the nose and tongue, as elements of the tripel and IPA waft in and... (see more)

Written On: 05/23/2015
Once again I'm drinking directly from the bottle, thus robbing myself of the full aromatic... (see more)

Written On: 05/21/2015
Initially too cold to offer up much on the nose, warmth brings a nice combination of toasted... (see more)

Written On: 05/21/2015
The nose is limited drinking from the can, but I definitely get some toasted bread, toffee, and... (see more)

Written On: 05/20/2015
The nose boasts not only cherry, but some sour apple and white grape as well, approaching acidic.... (see more)

Written On: 05/19/2015
The nose is filled with tangerine and candied pineapple, with traces of sweet grains and a bit of... (see more)

Written On: 05/18/2015
I don't usually do back to back offerings from the same brewery, but this one was a good... (see more)

Written On: 05/17/2015
Essence of strawberry hits the nose immediately upon opening. After pouring, a bit of light... (see more)

Written On: 05/16/2015
A nose of plums, red berries, and ribbons of caramel have me thinking I've opened a winner. Then... (see more)