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: Tequilacerbus, Avery Brewing Company (CO)

Written On: 01/29/2020
Another old beer that's new to me. The nose gives plenty of hints as to the amount of pucker that... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Coming Soon...Sabro, Rubobrau (for now) (Louisville)

Written On: 01/28/2020
Absolutely fantastic aroma. Bright citrus and tropical fruits hit first, notably tangerine, mango... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Master Blend, Sixpoint Brewery (NY)

Written On: 01/27/2020
I'll just start from the top and say this is the best beer I've had from Sixpoint, and I don't... (see more)


Year of New Beer: On The Wings of Armageddon, DC Brau (Washington, D.C.)

Written On: 01/26/2020
This is just straight-up, old school, imperial IPA. Aroma and taste feature tons of citrus... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Coming Soon...Mosaic, Rubobrau

Written On: 01/25/2020
Huge mango and papaya lead the way, with candied orange and a great gummy bear note as it opens... (see more)


Year of New Beer: 3 Hour Tour, Rock House Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 01/24/2020
With the base coconut porter being low-key one of the best beers in Lex, I really wanted to make... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Chico's Revenge Imperial Milk Stout, 2nd Shift Brewing (MO)

Written On: 01/23/2020
Nose is pretty much dominated by a sweet milk chocolate, with hints of roasted malt in the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Nuttiest Professor, Avery Brewing Company (CO)

Written On: 01/22/2020
I never had this beer fresh, so I'm pretty sure I'm not getting the same experience that most... (see more)


Year of New Beer: 40th Hoppy Anniversary Ale, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (CA)

Written On: 01/21/2020
An ode to the classic west coast IPAs, this one throws grapefruit and pine front and center.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Fantastic Haze Imperial IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (CA)

Written On: 01/20/2020
Big grapefruit, melon, and an overall candied citrus on the nose. Hints of honey and the slightest... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Puppy Slumber Party, Metazoa Brewing Co (IN)

Written On: 01/19/2020
Slightly sweet milk chocolate with a solid roasted peanut note that builds with warmth. Quite a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Barrel Aged Christmas Warmer, Rock House Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 01/18/2020
The nose leaves little doubt as to what they were shooting for here, as this just screams... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Haze of Least Resistance, Mirror Twin Brewing Co (Lex)

Written On: 01/17/2020
A beer with a name befitting the path this now 50 year old guy is most likely to take. Nose that... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Synopsis Prickly Pear, Area Two Experimental Brewing (CT)

Written On: 01/16/2020
So this doesn't have a lot going on in the aroma. Mainly some vague, berry-like fruit, with hints... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Shotgun Sour, Abomination Brewing Co (CT)

Written On: 01/15/2020
A myriad of fruits in the aroma...berries, apples, lemons, and orange to name a few. Hints of dry... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Overworks Cosmic Crush Apricot Sour, BrewDog USA (OH)

Written On: 01/14/2020
Lot of fruit on the nose, definitely not limited to apricot. Hints of apples, grapes, melons, and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Voodoo Ranger Starship IPA, New Belgium Brewing Company (CO)

Written On: 01/13/2020
While looking every bit the part of hazy, New England IPA, this one ends up more traditional for... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Astrolabe, Urban Artifact (Cincinnati)

Written On: 01/12/2020
In the words of the great philosopher, Hozier ðŸ˜‚, "Take me to church!" If you've ever... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Colombian Necktie, Nightmare Brewing Co (NY)

Written On: 01/11/2020
Not sure I would have chosen to give this name to a beer, but unfortunate moniker aside, this is a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Alpha Experiment: Sultana, Country Boy Brewing (KY)

Written On: 01/10/2020
With my sense of smell still suffering due to this cold, I'm sure there's more to this beer than... (see more)