Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Trifecta IPA, Thomas Creek Brewery (SC)
Written By: Dion on 03/02/2015
Caramel, brown sugar, and light citrus on the nose. On the tongue, the hop bitterness is fairly... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Battlefield IPA, Avondale Brewing (AL)
Written By: Dion on 03/01/2015
Nice combination of citrus and floral bouquet on the nose; somewhat grapefruit dominant. The nose... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Beast Mode, Sixpoint Brewery (NY)
Written By: Dion on 02/28/2015
In honor of the method in which UK dismantled Arkansas on the court today, I felt this brew was... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Midnight Monk, Terrapin Beer Company (GA)
Written By: Dion on 02/27/2015
Belgian yeast and candied sugar on the nose, with traces of evergreen, chocolate, and bubblegum.... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Nomader Weisse, Evil Twin Brewing (Denmark)
Written By: Dion on 02/26/2015
Salty sweet on the nose with lemon zest and raw wheat. The tongue gets a lashing thanks to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Super Top Secret Wedding Batch #1, Skinny Dog Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 02/26/2015
A complete 180° from my first beer of the evening, this beast has a fantastic nose loaded with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 10 Ton Oatmeal Stout, Warped Wing Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 02/25/2015
Coffee, chocolate, and roasted nuts on the nose. All of these elements transition well to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Weedy's Double Knee, Blue Pants Brewery (AL)
Written By: Dion on 02/24/2015
Massive amounts of citrus and tropical fruits on the nose. On the tongue, the hop onslaught kicks... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wine Barrel Noir, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written By: Dion on 02/23/2015
So I picked up quite a few new beers over my long weekend in Florida...but it was the box... (see more)
Year of New Beer: American IPA, Yellowhammer Brewing (AL)
Written By: Dion on 02/22/2015
Brown sugar, citrus and pine on the nose. On the tongue is a very malt forward, caramel kick that... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Juicebag, Mikkeller (Denmark)
Written By: Dion on 02/21/2015
Aged in Grand Marnier barrels, this Flanders Oud Bruin boasts a nose of cherries and citrus with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sam Adams Rebel Rouser, Boston Beer Company (MA)
Written By: Dion on 02/20/2015
Some tropical fruit sweetness and citrus pith on the nose, along with a noticeable alcohol. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Black Vanilla IPA, Horny Goat Brewing (WI)
Written By: Dion on 02/19/2015
On the surface, I thought this just might work. Roasted malts and woody tones on the nose, with a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Elkhorn Creek Oatmeal Pale Ale, Reed Brewing (Georgetown)
Written By: Dion on 02/18/2015
Excellent citrus aroma that just screams tangerine and orange. On the tongue is a fair amount of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: LaGrave, Tröegs Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 02/17/2015
The nose boasts sweet apple and pear, along with a Belgian yeast and hint of licorice and cotton... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sinister Vertigo Imperial Stout, Odd Side Ales (MI)
Written By: Dion on 02/16/2015
Dark, bitter chocolate on the nose with traces of cherry, coffee, and smoke. On the tongue is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Rum Barrel Aged Oil of Aphrodite, Jackie O's Brewpub (OH)
Written By: Dion on 02/15/2015
The nose is full of dark chocolate, light coffee, charred oak, and sweet vanilla. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Terra Locale: Appalachia, Wicked Weed Brewing (NC)
Written By: Dion on 02/14/2015
Apple skin, cotton candy, and yeasty funk on the nose. With warmth, a swirl of the glass brings a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Spencer Trappist Ale, Spencer Brewery (MA)
Written By: Dion on 02/13/2015
Really nice aroma on this beer as the Belgian yeast really stands out. Floral, fruity notes are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: DuganA, Avery Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 02/12/2015
Huge citrus on the nose, dominated by tangerine with lesser notes of pineapple and grapefruit, as... (see more)