Dion's Blog Entries

Written On: 03/27/2016
Big notes of bourbon strike the nose immediately, with lesser accents of dark fruit and chocolate.... (see more)

Written On: 03/26/2016
This beer is a great example of how differently flavors can be perceived depending on how they are... (see more)

Written On: 03/25/2016
I was apprehensive about trying this one, because I hate watermelon. Lucky for me, this seems to... (see more)

Written On: 03/24/2016
Very interesting on the nose, presenting almost cider-like with an undercurrent of smoke and field... (see more)

Written On: 03/23/2016
I have no idea what a "Rustic Farmhouse Ale" is supposed to be. After finishing this bottle, I... (see more)

Written On: 03/22/2016
Belgian yeast and a touch of pepper stand out above light citrus on the nose. The tongue brings an... (see more)

Written On: 03/21/2016
As expected, the aroma is loaded with a lightly toasted coconut that sits atop a nice coffee roast... (see more)

Written On: 03/20/2016
Toasted bread and a lightly sweet caramel malt nudge ahead of a faint rye spice on the nose. Very... (see more)

Written On: 03/19/2016
Citrus zest and freshly baked bread on the nose. Lemon juice and what I can only describe as dish... (see more)

Written On: 03/18/2016
Rich dark chocolate, almost fudge-like in nature, anchors a nose that also boasts sweet caramel... (see more)

Written On: 03/17/2016
Lives up to its name on the nose as a lively, slightly sweet mango fills the air, backed by a... (see more)

Written On: 03/16/2016
Tropical fruits and herbal grasses top a nose that also features a light honey and graham cracker.... (see more)

Written On: 03/15/2016
An unusual, almost candied melon note leads an aroma that eventually settles down into a bit more... (see more)

Written On: 03/14/2016
A leafy green, slightly woody hop note greets the nose, with traces of spice and a light, bready... (see more)

Written On: 03/13/2016
An absolutely beautiful pour, this one greets the nose with tart berry aromas that encompass not... (see more)

Written On: 03/11/2016
So, fairly often I will describe an IPA as having pineapple in the aroma. This is different--it's... (see more)

Written On: 03/11/2016
Playing tricks on the eyes, this beer is light in color but brings notes of chocolate and coffee... (see more)

Written On: 03/10/2016
An initial hit of tangerine quickly gives way to a dank, boxwood punch. On the tongue is a light... (see more)

Written On: 03/09/2016
Citrus rind anchors the nose, with traces of pine, toasted bread, and caramel malt. On the tongue... (see more)

Written On: 03/08/2016
So this beer has been the hot topic among local beer nerds the last few days. Polarizing would be... (see more)