Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Oro Negro, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/17/2015
The nose is unmistakably cinnamon at the outset, resting on layers of coffee and bittersweet... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Musk of the Minotaur, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/16/2015
Really nice nose with grapefruit, orange, even a touch of lemon. Turns a little herbal and dank... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Oktoberfest Brauhaus Riegele Collaboration, Sierra Nevada Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/15/2015
Bread crust, caramel malt, and hints of hay and toasted grains on the nose. On the tongue is a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 2014 Bourbon Barrel Aged Narwhal Imperial Stout, Sierra Nevada Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/14/2015
An initial wave of bourbon hits the nose, backed by bitter chocolate, espresso roast, and campfire... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Coffee and Vanilla Barrel Aged Axis Mundi, MadTree Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 09/13/2015
An initially muted nose of coffee and milk chocolate blossoms nicely with warmth, incorporating... (see more)
Year of New Beer: ReDANKulous, Founders Brewing (MI)
Written By: Dion on 09/12/2015
Big, green herbal notes lead the way, as cursory citrus pith builds with warmth. Caramel and honey... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Scarecrow IPA, 450 North Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 09/11/2015
I really love it when a beer has an aroma that matches the flavor as closely as this one does. The... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Deesko!, Three Floyds Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 09/10/2015
Lime, Granny Smith apples, and light vinegar on the nose. On the tongue is a somewhat acidic bite... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rover Truck, Toppling Goliath Brewing (IA)
Written By: Dion on 09/09/2015
Chocolate malt, mild coffee, and hints of roasted nuts make up the bulk of the aroma. On the... (see more)
Special Release Beer: Tasmanian IPA - Schlafly Brewing (MO)
Written By: Dion on 09/09/2015
As the hot, humid days of summer wind down, the beer drinker in me thinks not of cooler... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Puck the Beer, North Coast Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/08/2015
Lemon zest, white grape skin, cracker malt, and a bit of peppery spice on the nose. These elements... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Liliko'i Kepolo, Avery Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 09/07/2015
The last pool day of the summer calls for a couple of beers that practically scream "Aloha!". Up... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Hala Kahiki, Rivertowne Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 09/07/2015
Sweet pineapple juice on the nose with little else. On the tongue this comes off as pineapple... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fist City, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 09/06/2015
A great example of how you marry aroma to the taste buds in this pale ale. Grapefruit, mango, and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Heavy Lifting, Boulevard Brewing (MO)
Written By: Dion on 09/05/2015
Pretty strong citrus aromas with grapefruit and tangerine leading the way, joined by some... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wild One, Bell's Brewery (MI), and Peach Dodo, Rhinegeist Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 09/04/2015
As has been the case for the last several years, the Fest brings with it a plethora of outstanding... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Paw Paw Wheat, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/03/2015
Hazy and full of sediment, with virtually no head.The nose is sweet, with mango, white grape, and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jardinier, The Bruery (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/02/2015
Belgian yeast opens the nose, followed in short order by a grassy note that quickly turns floral... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Saber Tooth Tiger, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 09/01/2015
Absolutely beautiful in the glass, this one comes through with everything promised on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Neptune (The Mystic), Bell's Brewery (MI)
Written By: Dion on 08/31/2015
The nose is rich and fairly complex with dark fruits, coffee, chocolate, black licorice and... (see more)
