Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 01/05/2017
Aromas of tangerine, pineapple, and mango are layered over a slightly sweet malt backbone, with... (see more)

Written On: 01/04/2017
Very light orange peel initially, followed quickly by a grassy, herbal quality on the nose. On the... (see more)

Written On: 01/03/2017
Resinous pine, orange peel, caramel, and a dominant rye whiskey spice on the nose. On the tongue... (see more)

Written On: 01/02/2017
Taking a look at this label, one would assume that this is just a train wreck. Imperial smoked... (see more)

Written On: 01/01/2017
Kicking off year #6 in my quest to have a new beer every single day. Brewed with cocoa and orange... (see more)

Written On: 12/31/2016
Big nose of mango, tangerine, and grapefruit, with some solid herbal tones building with warmth.... (see more)

Written On: 12/30/2016
Light coffee bean, cocoa powder, faint smoke, and a bit of tree bark on the nose. Everything... (see more)

Written On: 12/29/2016
If you've made your way over to West 6th in the last year or so, you are undoubtedly aware that... (see more)

Written On: 12/28/2016
Not sure how I've managed to miss the Blackberry Sour, West 6th Brewing (Lexington), but glad I... (see more)

Written On: 12/27/2016
My head cold returns with a vengeance today, robbing me the opportunity to fully appreciate what I... (see more)

Written On: 12/26/2016
This year's addition to the 12 year series brings a tiramisu inspired brew that features a light... (see more)

Written On: 12/25/2016
Sweet caramel and a chocolatey espresso anchor a nose that includes some toasted brown bread... (see more)

Written On: 12/24/2016
Rich milk chocolate and a ridiculously spot-on replication of campfire roasted marshmallow hits... (see more)

Written On: 12/23/2016
Pretty straightforward nose of saltwater, citrus, and wheat. The tongue follows with a moderately... (see more)

Written On: 12/22/2016
Really nice nose of freshly baked banana bread and mild caramel, joined by some dark fruits and a... (see more)

Written On: 12/21/2016
Bitter dark chocolate, campfire smoke, and hints of plum and berries on the nose, better as the... (see more)

Written On: 12/20/2016
Sharp, tangy fruits on the nose as lemon and green apple fade into passion fruit and fresh-cut... (see more)

Written On: 12/19/2016
Big fruit aromas as orange, pineapple, grapefruit, and even a little peach seem to show up on the... (see more)

Written On: 12/18/2016
As the name would suggest, vanilla and maple show up on the nose in a big way. Essence of... (see more)

Written On: 12/17/2016
I've spent 20 plus years developing a pretty decent palate for good beer. The most important... (see more)