Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Magic Number 4:21 Raspberry Smoothie IPA, Omnipollo (Sweden)
Written By: Dion on 10/24/2015
As the name would suggest, raspberries are prominent on the nose, tart and piercing while being... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lunch, Maine Beer Co (ME)
Written By: Dion on 10/23/2015
When you get a text, from a number you don't recognize, that says "I'm in Maine, do you want... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Traverse City Whiskey Barrel Aged Cherry Third Coast Old - Ale L'appel du vide
Written By: Dion on 10/22/2015
A little sweet on the nose, with some candied orange peel and caramel malt surging ahead of a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Silencio, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Written By: Dion on 10/21/2015
The nose presents initially with a lot of vinous, almost red wine funk. With a bit of warmth, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Zaison Imperial Saison, Brewery Vivant (MI)
Written By: Dion on 10/20/2015
Picked this up last week and was really looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, my... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Unsessionable Imperial IPA, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 10/19/2015
Candied fruits, brown sugar, and a touch of acetone on the nose. On the tongue, the fruits are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Stone Vertical Epic 2003-2012, Stone Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 10/18/2015
Aging beers is a crapshoot, because you honestly don't know what's going to happen over time.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Damascene Apricot Sour Ale, Tin Man Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 10/17/2015
As expected from the name, a fairly pungent apricot leads the nose, with just a touch of funk.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jessamine County, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 10/16/2015
Nearly 220 years ago, Jean-Jacques Dufour planted the first vineyard in Kentucky on 600 acres in... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Barrel Aged Abraxas, Perennial Artisan Ales (MO)
Written By: Dion on 10/15/2015
Rarely does a beer render me nearly speechless. And rarely do I consider giving a beer a perfect... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Saucy Intruder Rye IPA, Black Acre Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 10/14/2015
Juicy citrus tinged with pine and toasted bread crust lead a somewhat deep, almost earthy aroma.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Crescendo of Doom, 3 Floyds Brewing/Gigantic Brewing (IN/OR)
Written By: Dion on 10/13/2015
Classic lager aroma with the initial pop of the cap, as sweet grains and a mild breadiness hit the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Grapefruit Sculpin, Ballast Point Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 10/12/2015
Couldn't seem to locate a date code on this, which might explain the less than anticipated... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Classic Saison, Blackberry Farm Brewery (TN)
Written By: Dion on 10/11/2015
Very nice nose of pear, white grape, and mild lemon zest, all complemented by traces of clove and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Deuce, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 10/10/2015
As promised on the label, mango and papaya notes are present, riding on subdued, earthy hops and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Todd the Axe Man, Amager Bryghus/Surly (Denmark/MN)
Written By: Dion on 10/09/2015
A robust nose of citrus and tropical fruits promises a hop explosion. The aromas transfer to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Special Tasting
Written By: Dion on 10/08/2015
Every single day, since January 1, 2012, I have tasted a new beer. On some nights, like tonight... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Breaking Bud, Knee Deep Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 10/07/2015
Aroma starts with some tropical fruits and honey before turning slightly herbal with warmth. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Konkey Dong, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 10/06/2015
The nose is every bit as juicy as the appearance would indicate. Grapefruit, orange, and pineapple... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tangier, Southern Tier Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 10/05/2015
Quite a bit of citrus on nose, very little else. On the tongue, the citrus peel is evident in the... (see more)
