Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 12/15/2013
Aromas of nutmeg & cinnamon, with some nuts and roasted malts as well. On the tongue, the... (see more)

Written On: 12/14/2013
Classic hefeweizen notes of banana, bubblegum and clove transition seamlessly to the tongue.... (see more)

Written On: 12/13/2013
Unmistakable Saaz hops provide a grassy bitterness and a cracker malt adds a touch of sweetness on... (see more)

Written On: 12/12/2013
Roasted coffee bean combines with a sweet, almost minty vanilla on the nose. On the tongue, some... (see more)

Written On: 12/11/2013
The label claims a "Belgian Tripel and Saison Fusion". In reality, it's a syrupy sweet mess... (see more)

Written On: 12/10/2013
The nose is comprised of dark fruits, almost black cherry-like, along with modest chocolate notes... (see more)

Written On: 12/09/2013
Earthy, floral hops with fruity notes of pear and apple on the nose. On the tongue a mild biscuit... (see more)

Written On: 12/08/2013
As I've said before, sometimes you need to have a less than stellar beer to make you appreciate... (see more)

Written On: 12/07/2013
Featuring Scott County grown peaches, this brew hits all the right notes for the style--tart with... (see more)

Written On: 12/06/2013
What's left of this beer after it practically exploded is dominated by the coffee grounds... (see more)

Written On: 12/05/2013
Roasted coffee bean and almost charred bread crust on the nose. On the taste buds, this is pretty... (see more)

Written On: 12/04/2013
Sometimes, when you have a forgettable beer, you forget to post it. Sweet & grainy on the... (see more)

Written On: 12/03/2013
Lots of hops on the nose-most of the evergreen variety-pine and boxwood, with a definite sweetness... (see more)

Written On: 12/02/2013
Bright citrus hop aromas, tangerine and to a lesser extent pineapple. On the tongue, citrus is... (see more)

Written On: 12/01/2013
Ginger and cinnamon on the nose, with hints of mild coffee. The taste is more of the same as the... (see more)

Written On: 11/30/2013
Day 700 in the quest calls for something special, and this is it. Brown sugar and caramel, sweet... (see more)

Written On: 11/29/2013
The expected sweet grains on the nose, little else. Big improvement on the tongue as the sweetness... (see more)

Written On: 11/28/2013
Words hardly do justice to the complex aromas-brown sugar, caramel, ripe fruits-all of which... (see more)

Written On: 11/27/2013
An unusual nose consisting of many things, most notably some dark fruit, smoked wood chips, and a... (see more)

Written On: 11/26/2013
Grassy hops on the nose with a pretty generous lemon zest. On the tongue, the citrus pith is more... (see more)