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: Hopocalypse, Drake 's Brewing (CA)

Written On: 04/09/2014
Resinous pine with an undertone of oniony, boxwood aromas. On the tongue, the evergreen gives way... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Union Jack IPA, Firestone Walker Brewing (CA)

Written On: 04/08/2014
Pungent citrus, notably grapefruit, on the nose, with a hint of honey sweetness. On the tongue the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Grey Monday, The Bruery (CA)

Written On: 04/07/2014
So our Cats came up a bit short, but for the beer nerds in our group, tonight was at least a moral... (see more)


Year of New Beer: SPRYE, MadTree Brewing (Cincinnati)

Written On: 04/06/2014
Earthy, husky grain on the nose with a bit of grapefruit pith. Flavors are similar, with a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Chocolate Rain, The Bruery (CA)

Written On: 04/05/2014
Much like tonight's game, this beer pretty much leaves me at a loss for words. Sweet dark fruits... (see more)


Year of New Beer (rnd 2) - Bourbon Barrel Porter, Alewerks (VA)

Written On: 04/05/2014
Fantastic dark fruits, bourbon soaked oak, coffee and traces of vanilla push this outstanding beer... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Jukebox Hero, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 04/04/2014
Citrus pulls ahead of the roasted malt in the aroma department, with faint pine and bitter... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Galaxy High, Mad Tree Brewing (Cincinnati)

Written On: 04/03/2014
Big citrus tones on the nose, along with traces of honey. On the tongue, orange zest and lemon... (see more)


Year of New Beer: TriceraHOPs Double IPA, Ninkasi Brewing (OR)

Written On: 04/02/2014
Not as bold as I was expecting on the nose, but nice nonetheless as a good balance of citrus and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Grey Lady, Cisco Brewers (MA)

Written On: 04/01/2014
Much more vibrant nose than most witbiers as very floral notes come forth with additional hints of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Go To IPA, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written On: 03/31/2014
Citrus pith, mild pine, and faint caramel malt on the nose. In the flavor department this beer... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Black Tuesday, The Bruery (CA)

Written On: 03/30/2014
How do you celebrate a completely unexpected UK trip to the Final Four? By sampling a completely... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Slap Happy Bourbon Barrel Brown, West Sixth Brewing (Lexington, KY)

Written On: 03/29/2014
Have missed this one when it has appeared previously in the taproom, jumped at the chance to try... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hottenroth Berliner Weisse, The Bruery (CA)

Written On: 03/28/2014
Tart lemon and peach on the nose along with a damp, musty wheat. On the tongue, the fruits, while... (see more)


Year of New Beer: He'Brew Genesis Dry Hopped Session Ale, Shmaltz Brewing (NY)

Written On: 03/27/2014
Slightly more pungent citrus hop bitterness than I had expected, with a trace of evergreen and caramel malt. Very similar on the tongue as the sweet m (see more)


Year of New Beer: Birra, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)

Written On: 03/26/2014
The nose is rather muted, with lighter notes of peach, lemon zest, and a spice tone similar to... (see more)


Year of New Beer: St. Lenny's, Shmaltz Brewing (NY)

Written On: 03/25/2014
Caramel malt dominates the nose with lesser notes of candied apricot, toasted rye bread, molasses... (see more)


Year of New Beer: White Lightning Wit, Full Pint Brewing (PA)

Written On: 03/24/2014
Nose is loaded with orange peel, coriander, and some muted lemon zest. On the tongue is a sweet... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Indie Pale Ale, Cisco Brewers (MA)

Written On: 03/23/2014
Muted citrus tones with a solid caramel malt backbone. Nothing here to elevate it to the next... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Round 2): White Oak, The Bruery (CA)

Written On: 03/23/2014
An above average win calls for an above average beer. This one has a really nice nose of caramel... (see more)