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: Black Note Stout, Bell's Brewery (MI)

Written On: 04/29/2014
Powerful nose of dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla, bourbon, and oak. These flavors translate... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Funky Jewbelation, Shmaltz Brewing (NY)

Written On: 04/28/2014
This is a tough beer to describe. Each time I go to the snifter, it smells different. Chocolate... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Damnation, Russian River Brewing (CA)

Written On: 04/27/2014
The nose is sharp with unripened pear, granny Smith apple skin, and faint hints of bubblegum and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Fatamorgana, Omnipollo (Sweden)

Written On: 04/26/2014
 Nose is dominated by sour grapefruit and a very herbal, boxwood aroma. On the tongue, tart... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Uncle Jacob's Stout, Avery Brewing (CO)

Written On: 04/25/2014
The nose is rich with bitter cocoa, coffee, bourbon, and charred wood. On the tongue, dark fruits... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Wulver, Thirsty Dog Brewing (OH)

Written On: 04/24/2014
This barrel aged Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy starts off with a bang as the nose crushes you with bourbon.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Blakkr, Three Floyds Brewpub (IN, brewed in conjunction with Surly Brewing (MN) an

Written On: 04/23/2014
As April draws to a close and spring is in full swing, I decided to spend the last few days... (see more)


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

Written On: 04/22/2014
Notes of pine and grapefruit peel on the nose. On the tongue, the citrus and pine are prevalent... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Lasso IPA, Great Divide Brewing (CO)

Written On: 04/21/2014
Nothing overpowering on the nose as moderate amounts of pine, citrus, and floral hops are all... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Halia, Goose Island Beer Co. (Chicago)

Written On: 04/20/2014
Whereas most Farmhouse ales lead with at least a cursory note of yeast, this one boasts aromas... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Mayberry IPA, El Segundo Brewing (CA)

Written On: 04/19/2014
Nice tropical fruit sweetness on the nose with underlying hints of oniony hops. On the tongue, the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Truth, Rhinegeist Brewery (OH)

Written On: 04/18/2014
The nose is immediately assaulted with citrus--orange, pineapple, and mango-while lesser notes of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Citra Dog, Thirsty Dog Brewing (OH)

Written On: 04/17/2014
The label promises citrusy hops with a malty backbone, and the contents do not disappoint. Orange... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Fantôme Chocolat, Brasserie Fantôme (Belgium)

Written On: 04/16/2014
Popping the cork on this bottle set off an eruption of foam that didn't calm down for almost 20... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Genghis Pecan, Clown Shoes (MA)

Written On: 04/15/2014
Celebrating National Pecan Day one day late. Rich, roasted nut & coffee bean on the nose with... (see more)


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

Written On: 04/14/2014
Orange peel, coriander, and light straw on the nose. Much the same on the tongue as some hop... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hop 15, Port Brewing (CA)

Written On: 04/13/2014
Generous pineapple, grapefruit, and orange zest on the nose. The flavors fall in line with the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hardcore IPA, BrewDog (Scotland)

Written On: 04/12/2014
Sweet, bready malts and juicy pineapple on the nose. On the tongue, the hop bitterness falls... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Porter, Abita Brewing (LA)

Written On: 04/11/2014
With no listing on beeradvocate.com or Ratebeer, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Rooster... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Striped Bass Pale Ale, Devil's Backbone Brewery (VA)

Written On: 04/10/2014
Herbal grassiness with a touch of mineral on the nose. Flavors are pretty similar with the hop... (see more)