Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Hoptopus, Beach Brewing Co. (VA)
Written By: Dion on 04/07/2015
The nose is pungent with grapefruit and freshly cut field grasses. On the tongue comes more of the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hoplar Imperial IPA, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (VA)
Written By: Dion on 04/06/2015
Big aromatics on this one as juicy pineapple and candied apricot sit atop a nice caramel malt... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lord Rear Admiral, Three Floyds Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 04/05/2015
Nose opens with a solid caramel malt and an earthy, pine hop note. On the tongue, the hop... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Divergent, Rivertown Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 04/04/2015
This beer is sour, but not as sour as the outcome of tonight's game. (see more)
Year of New Beer: Panther, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 04/03/2015
The nose is full with a mild coffee bean, roasted nuts, and some charred bread crust. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Swirl and A Little Golden Gem, BlueJacket Brewing (Washington, DC)
Written By: Dion on 04/02/2015
Small tasters of Swirl, a sour strawberry brown ale, and Gem, which is a fantastic Kumquat Gose.... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Mexican Radio, Clamor, Full Bloom, and Valley Below, BlueJacket Brewing
Written By: Dion on 04/02/2015
Valley was a unique coffee saison (very subtle), Full Bloom was a Brett farmhouse (very nice)... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Pi Common, Schlafly Tap Room (MO)
Written By: Dion on 04/01/2015
Slightly sweet grains and a hint of apple skin on the nose, with traces of pithy hops. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Rowdy Rye, Atlas Brew Works (D.C.)
Written By: Dion on 04/01/2015
A hearty nose of toasted bread, earthy hops, and mild citrus. On the tongue is a quick hit of... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Wrought Iron IPA, Abita Brewing (LA)
Written By: Dion on 03/31/2015
Cajun grub calls for a Big Easy brew, right? I've tried most beers from Abita, but this one was... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): HellRazer, DuClaw Brewing (MD)
Written By: Dion on 03/31/2015
So a quick check of the Hyatt bar here in Arlington reveals several local brews that are new to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Omega Point, Olde Hickory Brewery (NC)
Written By: Dion on 03/30/2015
So I decided to kick off my 2 week vacation with a big beer. The problem with trying so many... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Zen, Rhinegeist Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 03/29/2015
Citrus fruits and cut grasses are tempered slightly by a light caramel malt on the nose. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rain In Blood Orange Pale Ale, Dark Horse Brewing (MI)
Written By: Dion on 03/28/2015
Orange and grapefruit pith on the nose with traces of wheat and a bit of bready malt. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: GodXilla Blonde, Rooster Brew (Paris, KY)
Written By: Dion on 03/27/2015
Tart fruits greet the nose, with elements of sour peach, pear, and apple leading the way, as notes... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Kitka Chocolate Coconut Milk Stout, The Brew Kettle (OH)
Written By: Dion on 03/26/2015
As the name would suggest, the nose is loaded with chocolate and perhaps the most coconut I've... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Belgian Style Blonde, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 03/25/2015
Right off the bat the nose is greeted with a distinctive Belgian yeast, some clove and a bit of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blood Orange Gose, Anderson Valley Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 03/24/2015
The nose is ripe with lemon, lime, bitter orange peel and salt. On the tongue, a trace of candied... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Optimal Wit, Port City Brewing (VA)
Written By: Dion on 03/23/2015
The nose is as expected with a bit of yeast, sharp wheat, orange peel and coriander. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Halfway Home, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 03/22/2015
Finally I get around to trying the new pale ale from CBB, and it certainly lives up to the hype. A... (see more)
