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: Jörmungandrsblod, HammerHeart Brewing (MN)

Written On: 05/03/2016
Rich, malty nose with baked bread, caramel, and earthy hops. On the tongue, the sweetness is... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Multi Use Warehouse IPA, Against the Grain Brewery/18th Street Brewery (KY/IN)

Written On: 05/02/2016
Presents like a saison as champagne yeast and bubblegum combine with a slightly grassy note on the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Quad, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 05/01/2016
Really nice nose features figs, dates, raisins, caramel, and subtle bourbon. On the tongue... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Punch Ale, Dugges/Stillwater Artisanal Ales (Sweden/MD)

Written On: 04/30/2016
So much peach and mango on the nose!! Awesome! On the tongue, the fruits come through in an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Cranium, Triple Digit Brewing (Cincinnati)

Written On: 04/29/2016
Rich, cake batter chocolate aroma, with dark fruits, caramel, vanilla, and bourbon. Lots of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Super Floreale, Birrificio Le Baladin (Italy)

Written On: 04/28/2016
How do you say "Meh" in Italian? Light brown sugar and toasted bread crust on the nose, little... (see more)


Year of New Beer: The Machine, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 04/27/2016
Light floral notes and cut grass give way to tropical fruits on the nose. On the tongue, lemon... (see more)


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

Written On: 04/26/2016
Another beer that I'm a little slow in getting around to, but my patience is rewarded. A decadent... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Vanilla Bean Stout, Avery Brewing Company (CO)

Written On: 04/25/2016
Finally getting around to trying this one, and I must say I'm pleasantly surprised. Sweet, creamy... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Elephant Heart de Brettaville, Almanac Beer Co (CA)

Written On: 04/24/2016
The description on the label sold me--farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels with Elephant Heart plums... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Alley Time, Spiteful Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 04/23/2016
Some bright citrus fruits on the nose, with some floral and toasted bread crust additions. The... (see more)


Year of New Beer: A Sampler of New Beers

Written On: 04/22/2016
A sampler of wee beers, all four of which were new to me. Moving L to R: Tiny Pig, Ei8ht Ball... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Restless Years, Temperance Beer Co (IL)

Written On: 04/21/2016
Big tropical fruit notes with only a touch of the expected rye spice. On the tongue, mango and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Slam Dunkel, Blue Stallion Brewing (Lexington)

Written On: 04/20/2016
To celebrate the NCAA tournament, Blue Stallion ramped up their traditional Dunkel by doing what... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Akari Shogun, Half Acre Beer Co (Chicago)

Written On: 04/19/2016
 Light orange zest, coriander, grain husk, and floral hops on the nose. Solid citrus peel and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Aged Agamemnon, Omnipollo (Sweden)

Written On: 04/18/2016
From the moment this beer hits the glass, it is apparent that you are in for a lush, decadent... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Ruby's Tears, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 04/17/2016
Cranberry, green apple, and lemon all greet the nose, resting atop an essence of light saltwater.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Free Bird, Begyle Brewing (Chicago)

Written On: 04/16/2016
Pretty standard pale ale aromas with citrus peel and a lightly toasted malt on the nose. Very... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Vallejo, Half Acre Beer Co (Chicago)

Written On: 04/15/2016
The expected pine and grapefruit aromas fill the nose, but are joined by a very unusual, slightly... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Xtra Citra Pale Ale, Surly Brewing (MN)

Written On: 04/14/2016
Orange zest and grapefruit strike the nose first, with a slight grass and cracker malt presenting... (see more)