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: Müther Bräin, Blue Stallion Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 05/20/2016
My first experience with an old ale came many, many years ago as I sampled Curmudgeon from... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hopsoulution, Bell's Brewery (MI)

Written On: 05/19/2016
Mild aromas of tropical and citrus fruits as pineapple and tangerine lead the way, backed by a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: House, Central State Brewing (IN)

Written On: 05/18/2016
Grainy, almost lager-like notes make up the majority of the overall subdued nose. On the tongue... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Balius, Ethereal Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 05/17/2016
Unable to join in on today's fun in Lex for Craft Beer Week, I opted for a pretty nice... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sexy Moon Base, Ethereal Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 05/16/2016
On the nose, lemon zest and tart white grapes lead the way, augmented by a touch of dusty earth... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): 70K, Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse (Louisville)

Written On: 05/15/2016
Hard to believe, but prior to today, I had never found myself in the right place at the right time... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Imperial Breakfast Magpie, New Day Craft Mead & Cider (IN)

Written On: 05/15/2016
Sweet, fruity deliciousness with a trace of coffee on the nose. These notes transition beautifully... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Tropical Gose with Passion & Dragon Fruits, Blue Stallion Brewing/Ethereal Brewing

Written On: 05/14/2016
Craft Beer Week is ramping up, and for me anyway, this beer was one of my most anticipated events.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotty Karate, Dark Horse Brewing (MI)

Written On: 05/13/2016
Light toffee, raisins, oak, and bourbon strike the nose and transition smoothly to the tongue.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Phantasmagoria, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)

Written On: 05/12/2016
Big notes of tropical fruit hit the nose as pineapple, mango, and guava all make an appearance... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Country Western Volume Four, Country Boy Brewing/West 6th Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 05/11/2016
In the blink of an eye, another year has passed, and with it comes the dawn of another Lexington... (see more)


Year of New Beer: King Titus, Maine Beer Co (ME)

Written On: 05/11/2016
Most of the beers from these guys could be reviewed with one sentence--"It's delicious". This... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Americano Stout, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written On: 05/10/2016
Bold espresso notes blend with bitter cocoa powder and wisps of smoke on the nose. The tongue gets... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Grapefruit IPA, Arcade Brewery (Chicago)

Written On: 05/09/2016
Decent citrus on the nose, but not necessarily discernible as grapefruit. On the tongue is more... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Lazer Raptor, Central State Brewing (IN)

Written On: 05/08/2016
Light saltwater and lime on the nose, transitioning to a puckering cranberry-lime deliciousness on... (see more)


Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Billy No Mates, Solemn Oath Brewery (IL)

Written On: 05/08/2016
Nice roasted malts and light cocoa powder on the nose, both of which transition well to the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Tweak, Avery Brewing (CO)

Written On: 05/07/2016
It has taken me a while to get around to trying this one, and I appreciate Ben helping me cross it... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Spiteful IPA, Spiteful Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 05/06/2016
Juicy citrus aroma is dominated by tangerine and ripe pineapple. The tongue is greeted by a honey... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Flash Point, Old Firehouse Brewing (OH)

Written On: 05/05/2016
Candied pineapple and a touch of orange zest combine with a nice caramel malt on the nose. On the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Mexican Chocolate Stout, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 05/04/2016
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Boys have decided to spice things up a bit. Building on the... (see more)