 | 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: Salty Dog Pale Ale, brewed by River Dog (SC) for the Salty Dog Cafe
Written On: 06/29/2016
Not much aroma initially, as it was served a bit too cold. Eventually some ripe pineapple and a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Takeaway IPA, Southern Barrel Brewing (SC)
Written On: 06/28/2016
Orange peel, a little pine, and some toasted bread crust on the nose. On the tongue, the fruit... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jalalima, North High Brewing (OH)
Written On: 06/27/2016
Unmistakably jalapeño on the nose, with faint lime zest and hints of saline. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tropical Pale Ale, Boulevard Brewing (MO)
Written On: 06/26/2016
Nice grapefruit and citrus peel, with just a bit of funkiness and a late-arriving floral note on... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Saison N'on N'on, Southern Barrel Brewing (SC)
Written On: 06/25/2016
Moderately spicy with a solid yeast presence on the nose; hints of lemon zest and field grass. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Petite Saison, Rockmill Brewery (OH)
Written On: 06/24/2016
Lemon zest, apricot, lightly toasted grain, and a bit of yeast make up the bulk of the nose. The... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Amarillo Brillo, Maumee Bay Brewing (Toledo)
Written On: 06/23/2016
Robust nose features juicy citrus and tropical fruits blended nicely with hints of pine, herbs... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Gamma Bomb, Warped Wing Brewing (Dayton)
Written On: 06/22/2016
Loads of candied pineapple, overripened peach, and mango fill the nose, backed by a pretty hefty... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA, Uinta Brewing (UT)
Written On: 06/21/2016
Bright citrus and a mild caramel malt greet the nose, then kick in aggressively on the tongue.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Molly's Lips Black Gose, Bhramari Brewhouse (Asheville)
Written On: 06/20/2016
The brine of a classic gose strikes the nose, with an underlying char of bread crust and roasted... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lexical Gap, Pollyanna Brewing (IL)
Written On: 06/19/2016
Lightly floral on the nose with hints of mango and candied pineapple on the back end. A bit of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blackbeard's Breakfast, Heavy Seas Beer (MD)
Written On: 06/18/2016
Bitter chocolate, roasted malts and nuts, and a light coffee bean make up the bulk of the nose.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Whammy Bar IPA, Clown Shoes (MA)
Written On: 06/17/2016
Very subdued nose features mild citrus, a touch of melon, and hints of earthy pine. Very similar... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Elephant IPA, Rooster Brewing (Paris)
Written On: 06/16/2016
Never let it be said I get in a hurry when it comes to trying new beers. The winner of Hop Madness... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bluegrass Billionaire, Clown Shoes (MA)
Written On: 06/15/2016
Notes of toffee, dark fruit, bourbon, oak, and dried tobacco leaves strike the nose in waves. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Immodest, Better Bitters Brewing (Ontario)
Written On: 06/14/2016
Really nice citrus on the nose initially, with a light pine and caramel as it warms. Very similar... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Frucht Passion Fruit, The Bruery (CA)
Written On: 06/13/2016
As expected,a generous punch of passion fruit hits the nose, augmented by peach skin and lemon... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jungle Boogie, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written On: 06/12/2016
I had picked up a few brews from this brewery on one of my recent trips to Chicago, all of which... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Strawberry Saison, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written On: 06/11/2016
Fresh local strawberries make their way into this farmhouse ale, giving a fruity edge to a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Key Lime Cougar Bait and Pineapple Jalapeño Smoked Porter, Country Boy Brewing
Written On: 06/10/2016
An excellent pairing to some Gastro Gnomes fish tacos, the Key Lime Cougar Bait takes the light... (see more)