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: Black Butte Porter, Deschutes Brewery (OR)

Written On: 05/11/2013
Roasted malts, coffee, and a generous dose of chocolate make up the nose. As for taste, it's an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Chocolate Camaro Stout, Half Acre Beer Co. (Chicago)

Written On: 05/10/2013
Mild cocoa, milky sweetness, and faint coffee on the nose. On the tongue, the chocolate begins to... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Solstice D'hiver - Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel (Canada)

Written On: 05/09/2013
How do you top off a spring day with temps in the 70's? You head to the 60 degree mancave and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Scapegoat Pale Ale, Big Sky Brewing (MT)

Written On: 05/08/2013
Some citrusy, spicy hops and a fairly decent brown sugar malt presence in the aroma. Bready malts... (see more)


Year of New Beer: California Steam, Argus Brewery (Chicago)

Written On: 05/07/2013
Mildly sweet toasted bread and earthy hops on the nose, with both translating well to the tongue.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Florida Cracker White Ale, Cigar City Brewing (FL)

Written On: 05/06/2013
As expected, notes of coriander, clove, wheat, and mild orange peel on the nose. The flavors take... (see more)


Year of New Beer: PsycHOPathy IPA, Madtree Brewing (Cincy)

Written On: 05/05/2013
Fairly grassy, floral notes make up the bulk of the aroma, as grapefruit pith marches onto the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Right Good Wheat, Country Boy (Lexington)

Written On: 05/04/2013
As expected, aromas of banana & bubblegum, with a finish that is all about the raspberries.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale, Telluride Brewing (CO)

Written On: 05/03/2013
The nose opens with fresh cut grass and hints of citrus and rye spice. Pretty solid from a flavor... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Brooklyn Local 2, Brooklyn Brewery (NY)

Written On: 05/02/2013
Mild on the nose with notes of dark fruits and brown sugar that do improve as the beer warms. On... (see more)


Year of New Beer: The Big O, O'so Brewing (WI)

Written On: 05/01/2013
Lots of claims on the label, but the only one that is true is "subtle". Mostly lemon zest in an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Jarrett Payton All-American Wheat Ale, Argus Brewery (Chicago)

Written On: 04/30/2013
Very light toasted grains and lemon zest on the nose; more of the same in the flavor department.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Rye of The Tiger IPA, Great Lakes Brewing (Cleveland)

Written On: 04/29/2013
 Initially passed this one over, confusing it with Rye'da Tiger from Three Floyds, which... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sidekick Extra Pale Ale, Two Brothers Brewing (IL)

Written On: 04/28/2013
Very light aromas of lemon zest and fresh cut grass. The flavors are crisp and clean with gentle... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Harpoon Chocolate Stout, Harpoon Brewery (MA)

Written On: 04/27/2013
Sweet chocolate dominates the nose with undertones of roasted coffee and nuts. Pretty much the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: The Audacity of Hops, Cambridge Brewing (MA)

Written On: 04/26/2013
This Belgian Double IPA is about 80% IPA, 20% Belgian. Strong, citrusy hops pretty much overpower... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Road Trip Ale, Sweetwater Brewing (GA)

Written On: 04/25/2013
Very light on the nose, mostly just grassy, grainy notes. Crisp on the tongue with hints of lemon... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Coney Island Sword Swallower, Shmaltz Brewing (NY)

Written On: 04/24/2013
Very sweet herbal quality to the nose along with some subdued notes of peach and apple skin. The... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Eugene, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 04/23/2013
Semi-sweet chocolate with mildly roasted nuts and coffee beans on the nose. The flavor is all that... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Yang Imperial IPA, Evil Twin Brewing (Denmark)

Written On: 04/22/2013
Hints of honey, candied citrus fruits, and mild pine aromas. The flavors quickly turn towards... (see more)