 | 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: Pandora's Bock, Breckenridge Brewery (CO)
Written On: 02/20/2013
I can smell again! Unfortunately, there isn't a lot here to smell--mildly sweet grains, hints of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cottonwood ENDO India Pale Ale, Foothills Brewing (NC)
Written On: 02/19/2013
Still cannot fairly assess the aromas, getting a little citrus, but I'm sure there's more to it.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sucks (Brown Shugga Substitute Ale), Lagunitas Brewing (CA)
Written On: 02/17/2013
Even with a severe head cold, the citrus and pine hop aromas are detected, and the flavors of lush... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Loch Down Scotch Ale, Arcadia Brewing (MI)
Written On: 02/16/2013
The expected is there-roasted malts, nuttiness, caramel, smoke, earthy peat-it's just that they... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fade to Black Volume 4 Rocky Mountain Black Ale, Left Hand Brewing (CO)
Written On: 02/15/2013
Roasted malts and bitter chocolate combine with some earthy, piney hop flavors to make a pretty... (see more)
Year of New Beer: J.W. Lees Vintage Harvest Ale, J.W. Lees & Co (England)
Written On: 02/14/2013
At just over 10 years old, this 2002 vintage has a lot going on. The nose is alive with caramel... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Midwestern Pale Ale, Bell's Brewing (MI)
Written On: 02/13/2013
Grassy, with mild floral and biscuit notes. On the tongue, some lemon peel joins the grassiness... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mardi Gras Bock, Abita Brewing (LA)
Written On: 02/12/2013
Fairly sweet on the nose with only a hint of hops and caramel. On the tongue, the sweetness is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Heathen Imperial Stout, Weyerbacher Brewing (PA)
Written On: 02/11/2013
Dark roasted malts, bitter chocolate, hints of cherry, and the smoke of a slow, simmering... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Organic Chocolate Stout, Samuel Smith Old Brewery (England)
Written On: 02/10/2013
The aroma of chocolate is unbelievable, with lighter notes of coffee, whipped cream, and vanilla.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rx Strength Imperial Stout, Country Boy Brewing (Lex)
Written On: 02/09/2013
Aged in Pappy barrels, this stout boasts delicious notes of vanilla, oak, and bourbon. Near the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Samuel Adams Double Agent IPL, Boston Beer Co. (MA)
Written On: 02/08/2013
Mild, grassy hop notes on the nose with a touch of sweet grain; the flavors are better than the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cerveza Caguama - Cerveceria La Constancia S.A. / BevCo Ltd (El Salvador)
Written On: 02/07/2013
Since my daughter whipped up some Mexican stew for dinner, I searched my fridge for a beer from... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rye'da Tiger, Three Floyd's Brewing (IN)
Written On: 02/06/2013
Passed on a chance to try this Super Bowl Sunday, knowing I had it at home. Big citrus (pineapple... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Prairie Standard, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written On: 02/05/2013
A quick burst of lemon pepper on the nose, followed almost immediately by some sweet apricot and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Smitten Golden Rye Ale, Bell's Brewery (MI)
Written On: 02/04/2013
Freshly mown hay, lemon peel, and an earthy must on the nose; flavors lean likewise with hints of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Heady Topper - The Alchemist (VT); Live the Rich Life, Dark Lord - Three Floyds
Written On: 02/03/2013
Three pretty epic beers at a pretty epic Super Bowl tasting. (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lone Star Bock, Lone Star/Pabst Brewing (TX/IL)
Written On: 02/02/2013
Not sure why this beer proclaims all things Texas when it is brewed by Pabst in IL.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Brooklyn Monster Ale, Brooklyn Brewing (NY)
Written On: 02/01/2013
Initial aromas include raisins and cooked apples, with an undercurrent of pipe tobacco. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Heelch O'Hops, Anderson Valley Brewing (CA)
Written On: 01/31/2013
Sweet malts and caramel, toasted bread crust, and citrusy hops on the nose; the flavors lean... (see more)