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: Hop Odyssey: Cedar Plank Pale Ale, Green Flash Brewing (CA)

Written On: 10/15/2014
Mild citrus, leafy hops, and light woody tones on the nose. On the tongue, citrus pops with just... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Döllnitzer Ritterguts Gose, Brauhaus Hartmannsdorf (Germany)

Written On: 10/14/2014
Nose is loaded with a saltwater brine, backed by tart lemon and cracked wheat. Much the same on... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Twilight Summer Ale, Deschutes Brewery (OR)

Written On: 10/13/2014
Nothing like the forgotten summer beer that is rediscovered in the fridge halfway through October.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Flying Squirrel, Right Brain Brewery (MI)

Written On: 10/12/2014
 The nose features brown bread, a light cocoa note, and traces of herbal bitterness. On the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Brettish Bulldog, Against the Grain Brewery (Louisville)

Written On: 10/11/2014
A complex nose vacillates from sweet to sour as undercurrents of caramel and raisin are swept... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Elissa IPA, Saint Arnold Brewing Co (TX)

Written On: 10/10/2014
Fairly unassuming nose of caramel malt and lesser pine and citrus. On the tongue the bitterness is... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Coffee Milk Stout, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written On: 10/09/2014
The expected coffee bean greets the nose, along with bitter chocolate and light vanilla. On the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Leon, Grupo Modelo (Mexico)

Written On: 10/08/2014
A Mexican dunkel? Sure, I'll give it a shot. Nose of mildly sweet grain, baked bread, and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Singapore IPA, Saugatuck Brewing (MI)

Written On: 10/07/2014
Very nice leafy hops with an earthy undertone, followed by generous citrus kick. On the tongue is... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Screamin' Pumpkin, Griffin Claw Brewing (MI)

Written On: 10/06/2014
Really nice aroma with allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and caramel; all of which transfer very well to... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sensi Harvest, Sixpoint Brewery (NY)

Written On: 10/05/2014
Nice grapefruit on the nose with a green hop bite. On the tongue is a citrus pith bitterness and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Daytime, Lagunitas Brewing (CA)

Written On: 10/04/2014
Even from the bottle, this has a nice evergreen & citrus note on the nose. On the tongue a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bourbon Aged Stout, Innis & Gunn (Scotland)

Written On: 10/03/2014
The fourth of five beers I picked up from this brewery. Light bourbon, oak, vanilla, and a bit of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Pinstripe, Blue Pants Brewery (AL)

Written On: 10/02/2014
Very coffee forward on the nose, with a nice dose of powdery chocolate thrown in as well. On the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Pumpkin Spice Oktoberfest, Blue Stallion Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 10/01/2014
Nose of sweet, bready grains gives way to the smells of fall--nutmeg, coriander, and allspice. On... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Coffee Oatmeal Stout, Good People Brewing (AL)

Written On: 09/30/2014
Rich, roasted coffee bean, toasted bread, and mildly sweet cocoa on the nose. On the tongue, the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Continuum IPA, Saugatuck Brewing (MI)

Written On: 09/29/2014
Candied orange and pineapple on the nose with traces of brown sugar. On the tongue, the citrus is... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Dark Penance, Founders Brewing (MI)

Written On: 09/28/2014
Initial hits of pine are followed quickly by citrus and woody, roasted malts. The elements of the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Neapolitan Milk Stout, Saugatuck Brewing (MI)

Written On: 09/27/2014
Malted milk chocolate, light strawberry, and a touch of vanilla on the nose. This actually smells... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Day 1000): 2009 Cuvee de Tomme & Love Child #4

Written On: 09/26/2014
Today's Year of New Beer post is a little different. I've been drinking craft beer for nearly 20... (see more)