 | 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: Three Socks IPA, Zaftig Brewing (OH)
Written On: 02/16/2016
The label says it's a malt bomb, and that's no lie. Candied pineapple and brown sugar pretty... (see more)
Year of New Beer: We'll Do It Live!!, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)
Written On: 02/15/2016
Citrus forward nose features tangerine, grapefruit, and a bit of juicy apple. With warmth comes... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fall Saison, Blackberry Farm Brewery (TN)
Written On: 02/14/2016
Fruity and funky on the nose as pear, apple, white grape, and even a hint of banana all make an... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout, Sweetwater Brewing (GA)
Written On: 02/13/2016
Roasted coffee bean, bittersweet chocolate, and traces of dark fruits on the nose, all of which... (see more)
Year of New Beer: French Toast Imperial Stout, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Written On: 02/12/2016
Cinnamon, charred toast, vanilla, and a bit of brownie batter on the nose. On the tongue, cinnamon... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lanthrone, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)
Written On: 02/11/2016
The nose is rich and complex as your senses are hit with bourbon, caramel, oak, and hints of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Second Fiddle, Fiddlehead Brewing (VT)
Written On: 02/10/2016
Pungent grapefruit and candied pineapple on the nose, with traces of boxwood and herb with warmth.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Iron Lady Black IPA, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Written On: 02/09/2016
Citrus rind intertwined with leafy green hops, lightly toasted bread crust, and slight burnt... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Anniversary 20 Experimental IPA, Victory Brewing (PA)
Written On: 02/08/2016
Citrusy, grassy, and overall a little bland on the nose. This theme carries over to the tongue as... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Pear Bear, 3 Floyds Brewing (IN)
Written On: 02/07/2016
Pear Jolly Rancher. That's all you need to know. Tart, palate-stripping. Fruity...sour...very... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Several at a Share
Written On: 02/06/2016
An impromptu bottle share afforded me the opportunity to get small samples of several really nice... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Dragon's Milk Reserve with Toasted Chilies, New Holland Brewing (MI)
Written On: 02/05/2016
Take one of the best, readily available barrel aged stouts and ramp it up a notch with some heat.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Imperial Red Ale Aged in Sherry Casks w/ Blackberries, Country Boy Brewing (Lex)
Written On: 02/04/2016
Bottle #2 of the CBB 4th Anniversary Celebration opens up with a tart nose that features, of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wild Sour Series: Counter Clockweisse, Destihl Brewery (IL)
Written On: 02/03/2016
Sharp lemon and tart white grapes on the nose, with little else to note. On the tongue, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wild Red Ale Aged in Whiskey Barrels, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written On: 02/02/2016
From 4 kettles to 4 years. Hard to believe what has happened down on Chair Avenue during the last... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Defender IPA, Brooklyn Brewery (NY)
Written On: 02/01/2016
Citrusy, grassy, and a little dank on the nose. The taste buds are hit with a citrus pith that is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Citra Faced Wheat, Three Pints Brewpub (IN)
Written On: 01/31/2016
Lemon zest, orange rind, and field grasses on the nose. The citrus aspects translate well to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Memphis Ella Black Saison, Rooster Brew (Paris, KY)
Written On: 01/30/2016
Coolshipped/koelschipped and fermented in a bourbon barrel, this one offers up a nose of roasted... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Black Angel, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Written On: 01/29/2016
For reasons I can't quite explain, I have never tried this beer before. I thought I had, but... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Vandergrift Generator, Rooster Brew (Paris, KY)
Written On: 01/28/2016
Taking full advantage of the wild yeast of the Funk Q cellar, mad scientist Ralph Quillin has... (see more)