 | 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: Born & Raised IPA, No-Li Brewhouse (Spokane)
Written On: 01/22/2014
Very floral and grassy on the nose, with a hint of honey sweetness. Sticky citrus juices hit the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 25th Anniversary Pale Doppelbock, Full Sail Brewery (OR)
Written On: 01/21/2014
Aromas of lightly toasted dessert bread, nuts, caramel, and pale lager malt. On the tongue, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Galactica IPA, Clown Shoes Brewing (MA)
Written On: 01/20/2014
Tropical and citrus fruits, and to a lesser extent pine on the nose, with faint graham cracker... (see more)
Year of New Beer (rnd 2): Alpha Experiment Azacca, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written On: 01/18/2014
Bright citrus and grassy notes on the nose translate really well to the tongue. Crisp, clean, not... (see more)
Year of New Beer (rnd 1): Smoked Lager, Blue Stallion Brewing (Lexington)
Written On: 01/18/2014
Nutty, Smokey campfire with roasted meats on the nose. On the tongue the smoke is persistent but... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blind Pig IPA, Russian River Brewing (CA)
Written On: 01/17/2014
Pretty much everything I love about an IPA in the aroma--juicy pineapple, grapefruit, floral and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sneak Attack Saison, 21st Amendment Brewery (CA)
Written On: 01/16/2014
On the nose, some of the style traits are there-yeasty funk and peppery spice, with a touch of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Heavy Handed, Two Brothers Brewing (IL)
Written On: 01/15/2014
Juicy pineapple and orange hit the nose first, with floral and earthy hop bitterness, and a kick... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fume, Blank Slate Brewing (OH)
Written On: 01/14/2014
Nutty, with chocolate notes and a char from the cherrywood smoked malts. On the tongue the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Beer Geek Brunch Weasel, Mikkeller (Denmark)
Written On: 01/13/2014
Intense notes of roasted coffee, bitter chocolate, and some hints of molasses make up the bulk of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Five Roses: A Rick Astley Joint, Against the Grain Brewery (Louisville)
Written On: 01/12/2014
Sharp, tangy fruits on the nose with a hint of lighter malts and a touch of yeasty funk. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mango Magnifico, Founder's Brewing Co. (MI)
Written On: 01/11/2014
Mexican stew for dinner calls for a spicy beer, so I turn to this tropical fruit, habanero... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Ten Hills Pale Ale, Goose Island Beer Co. (IL)
Written On: 01/10/2014
Very light, bready malts with a pretty nice mix of citrus & pine hop bitterness, although both... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Key Lime PieP.A., West Sixth Brewing (Lexington)
Written On: 01/09/2014
Sharp key lime juice hits the nose first, with background notes of vanilla. As the beer warms, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Brainless on Raspberries, Epic Brewing (UT)
Written On: 01/08/2014
My wife nailed the aroma on this one--buttered toast with raspberry jam. On the tongue the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mean Old Tom, Maine Beer Co. (ME)
Written On: 01/07/2014
Freshly roasted coffee bean, cocoa powder, slight vanilla, and a mild background note of salted... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Simtra Triple IPA, Knee Deep Brewing Co. (CA)
Written On: 01/06/2014
Intense citrus and tropical fruits on the nose, along with a slight Willie Nelson herbal quality.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Peeper Ale, Maine Beer Company (ME)
Written On: 01/05/2014
An initial burst of pungent citrus, mostly orange with hints of grapefruit, and a mild cracker... (see more)
Year of New Beer (part duex): Imperial Eclipse Stout (aged in Rittenhouse Rye barrels), FiftyFifty B
Written On: 01/04/2014
Nice, spicy whisky bite on the nose, tempered by a woody char, mild chocolate, and hints of coffee... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fruet, The Bruery (CA).
Written On: 01/04/2014
Mind-blowing. I could try to be more eloquent, but that sums it up. Bourbon, oak, caramel, candied... (see more)