Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 01/03/2014
The nose is loaded with toffee, burnt sugar, and dark fruits, with only hints of citrusy hops. On... (see more)

Written On: 01/02/2014
Roasted coffee bean, rich chocolate, and a stronger than expected earthy hop note on the nose. On... (see more)

Written On: 01/01/2014
As I close out 2013, I look back at another year of great brews. A new one (and sometimes two)... (see more)

Written On: 01/01/2014
Rich caramel malts, sweet raisins, and muted pine make up the bulk of the nose. On the tongue, the... (see more)

Written On: 12/31/2013
Tart cherries, red wine vinegar, and oak char on the nose. Flavors are sour & funky, with lots... (see more)

Written On: 12/30/2013
Less than $3 at Trader Joe's, I had to give this a shot. A little sweet on the nose with the... (see more)

Written On: 12/29/2013
Raisins, plums, and some purple grape nuances, along with a spicy, woody char. On the tongue, the... (see more)

Written On: 12/28/2013
Leafy green hop bitterness with hints of grapefruit on the nose, more of the same in the flavor... (see more)

Written On: 12/27/2013
An old ale aged on oak with wild yeast produces a unique beer with aromas of tart cherries... (see more)

Written On: 12/26/2013
Tangerine, grapefruit, and some fresh cut grass on the nose. On the tongue, a nice caramel malt... (see more)

Written On: 12/25/2013
Brown sugar, caramel malts, and ripened apricots on the nose. The flavors follow along nicely with... (see more)

Written On: 12/24/2013
Raisin, plum and hints of cured tobacco on the nose. Caramel sweetness on the tongue with a... (see more)

Written On: 12/23/2013
Nice caramel and fruit aromas, with orange peel most notable. All of these aspects translate... (see more)

Written On: 12/22/2013
Very modest aromas that include pear, apple skin, and leafy green hops. On the tongue, the sweet... (see more)

Written On: 12/21/2013
Fairly standard aromas of pear, apple, white grape and some grassy hops. On the tongue is a nice... (see more)

Written On: 12/20/2013
Raisin, plum, and hints of apple juice on the nose. On the tongue, caramel and a buttery rum share... (see more)

Written On: 12/19/2013
On the sixth day of Christmas...see what I did there? A nice caramel, roasted nut and bread crust... (see more)

Written On: 12/18/2013
Nose is loaded with candied fruits and mild spice, with a touch of rum maybe? On the tongue the... (see more)

Written On: 12/17/2013
At fridge temp, this beer smells fleetingly like Bananas Foster, so I'm instantly hooked. With... (see more)

Written On: 12/16/2013
ntricate nose of cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh baked gingerbread, roasted nuts, coffee, chocolate...Wow!... (see more)