 | 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 (Rnd 1): Chocolate Mint Girl Stout, Orlando Brewing (FL)
Written On: 11/27/2016
Rich cocoa powder and roasted malts initially mask the subtle peppermint on the nose. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Olde Pelican English Pale Ale, Orlando Brewing (FL)
Written On: 11/27/2016
The nose is slightly earthy, with some hints of light citrus followed by a bit of caramel malt.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Old Elephant Foot IPA, Tampa Bay Brewing
Written On: 11/26/2016
Citrus peel and slightly earthy hops on the nose, backed by just a touch of caramel and bread... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Organic Flight, Waves Restaurant at the Contemporary Hotel (FL)
Written On: 11/25/2016
Not sure who is the brewer on these. Maybe they just don't want to be identified. Blonde ale on... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Norbertus Hefeweizen, Allgäuer Brauhaus AG (Germany)
Written On: 11/24/2016
Fairly traditional hefe with a sweet banana dominating lesser notes of bubblegum and cloves. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Icelandic Doppelbock, Einstök Beer Company
Written On: 11/23/2016
Fairly sweet on the nose with chocolate, caramel, and hints of dark fruits, all transitioning to... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Floridian, Funky Buddha Brewing (FL)
Written On: 11/23/2016
Sweet, lightly toasted grains combine with banana, clove, and a touch of citrus on the nose. A... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Miriam's Irish Coffee Stout, Coppertail Brewing (Tampa)
Written On: 11/22/2016
Mild coffee bean, bittersweet chocolate, and toasted nut on the nose. On the tongue is a nice... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fruit Punch Jungle Boogie, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written On: 11/21/2016
Very mild nose on the initial pour, with jam-like hints of cherry and pineapple coming on only... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Liquid Dreams, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written On: 11/20/2016
Grapefruit peel, melon, and a bit of pine on the nose. On the tongue is a pretty nice sweetness... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Funk Land Country Shuffle, Upland Brewing/Country Boy Brewing (IN/KY)
Written On: 11/19/2016
Whereas strawberry was the star of the Country Boy show, Upland takes their side of the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Day Job, Rubobrau (Louisville)
Written On: 11/18/2016
Straight fruit juice on the nose, primarily pineapple, mango, and papaya. All of these transfer... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 5 Beans, Sixpoint Brewery (NY)
Written On: 11/17/2016
Bold coffee roast and dark chocolate lead the nose, with lighter elements of nuts, caramel, and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hoppy Magnolia, Urban Family Brewing (WA)
Written On: 11/16/2016
Light lemon zest, dried apricot, dusty hay, and a bit of yeasty funk on the nose. Crisp with a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Aged Ten Fidy 2016, Oskar Blues Brewery (CO)
Written On: 11/15/2016
Dark fruits, chocolate malt, charred oak, and a vanilla and bourbon sweetness on the nose. All of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blackberry Harvest, Urban Family Brewing (WA)
Written On: 11/14/2016
Fairly nondescript on the nose with only a light berry note and a touch of dry hay. The tartness... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Clearly Everybody Wants Some, Against the Grain Brewery/Hoof Hearted Brewing (KY)
Written On: 11/13/2016
Very light, sweet grains on the nose, with a generous influx of floral hops and a light grass... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blackberry/Raspberry Blonde Ale, Skinny Dog Brewing/Life BrewPub (Lexington)
Written On: 11/12/2016
Starting with a base blonde ale brewed at Life BrewPub, homebrew club members were sent home with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Xocoveza Charred, Stone Brewing (CA)
Written On: 11/11/2016
Given that this is nearly a year old, the amount of coffee that is still found on the nose is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Caeso, Listermann Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written On: 11/10/2016
Roasted malts, cocoa powder, light coffee, and hints of smoke on the nose. On the tongue, a bit of... (see more)