 | Dion's Blog EntriesBio: 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: Mesquite Smoked Porter, Ranger Creek Brewing (TX)
Written On: 02/11/2014
The nose is about all things campfire & BBQ as a hefty smoke and woody char lead the way... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Dead Reckoning Porter, Tröegs Brewing (PA)
Written On: 02/10/2014
Overall a mild nose, but you can pick up some coffee bean, roasted malt, and faint hints of cocoa... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Helios Pale Ale, Upland Brewing (IN)
Written On: 02/09/2014
Standard notes of grapefruit, orange and pine make up the bulk of the aroma, with a fairly... (see more)
Year of New Beer: North Wind Imperial Stout, Two Brothers Brewing (IL)
Written On: 02/08/2014
Roasted coffee bean and bitter dark chocolate on the nose. Flavors are slightly more varied as the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Danger Red, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written On: 02/07/2014
Secondarily fermented with Brettanomyces, this one provides a tart funkiness while maintaining a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hop Henge Experimental IPA, Deschutes Brewery (OR)
Written On: 02/06/2014
Tropical fruits, sweet caramel malt, and hints of resinous pine hops on the nose. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rodeo Clown, Karbach Brewing (TX)
Written On: 02/05/2014
A nose of juicy orange against a sweet caramel malt. Pretty much plays out the same on the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Durty Mud Season Hoppy Brown Ale, Smuttynose Brewing (NH)
Written On: 02/04/2014
I love it when the taste of a beer really matches the aroma. In this case it is roasted nuts and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lilja's Sasquatch Stout, Sand Creek Brewing (WI)
Written On: 02/03/2014
Rich coffee and chocolate notes backed by mild, leafy hops on the nose. On the tongue, an espresso... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Punishment, Stone Brewing (CA)
Written On: 02/02/2014
The nose offers up some caramel initially, then all hell breaks loose. Heat. Napalm-esque . Molten... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rail Dog Smoked Black Lager, Thirsty Dog Brewing (OH)
Written On: 02/01/2014
Campfire smoke, peat, coffee and chocolate on the nose. All of these aspects transition to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hop Flood, Evil Twin Brewing (Denmark)
Written On: 01/31/2014
Mildly bitter chocolate, nuts, brown sugar, pine...a lot going on in the nose. On the tongue, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Southern Gold, Lazy Magnolia Brewing (MS)
Written On: 01/30/2014
Sweet grain, sweet fruits, and sweet honey on the nose. Surprisingly (not!) the taste is sweet as... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tramp Stamp, Clown Shoes Brewing (MA)
Written On: 01/29/2014
Big citrus aromas strike the nose first, with a lesser but still very noticeable Belgian yeast... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sam Adams Cold Snap, Boston Beer Co. (MA)
Written On: 01/28/2014
The typical sweet grain & spice notes that I find in every other SA witbier that they seem to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fireside Chat, 21st Amendment Brewery (CA)
Written On: 01/27/2014
Toasted bread crust, nuts, and some spices--notably cinnamon, nutmeg, and possibly clove--make up... (see more)
Year of New Beer: IPA 395, Mammoth Brewing Co. (CA)
Written On: 01/26/2014
Big notes of evergreen and sage initially, with an increased temperature and vigorous swirl... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mystic Mama IPA, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)
Written On: 01/25/2014
Big grapefruit & citrus notes, along with a nice caramel malt on the nose, all of which... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Ophelia, Breckenridge Brewery (CO)
Written On: 01/24/2014
A touch of sweet grain, lemon zest, toasted wheat, and orange rind on the nose. Starts a little... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Komodo Dragon Fly Black IPA, Upland Brewing (IN)
Written On: 01/23/2014
Roasted malts, coffee bean, and an ashen char on the nose. On the tongue, an acidic roast is... (see more)