Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Suzy B Dirty Blonde Ale, Southern Prohibition Brewing (MS)
Written By: Dion on 03/06/2014
Slightly sweet and lager-like initially, with a cracker malt and grassy hop note coming in later.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Big Bear Black Stout, Bear Republic Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 03/05/2014
Big notes of roasted malts, bitter espresso, and herbal hops on the nose. Milder notes of dark... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Devil's Britches IPA, Highland Brewing (Asheville)
Written By: Dion on 03/04/2014
Pretty solid pine on the nose, with a respectable caramel malt & toasted bread crust. Pretty... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Pipeline Porter, Kona Brewing (HI)
Written By: Dion on 03/03/2014
Kona coffee dominates the aroma in this brew and steps aside only slightly to allow some muted... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Happy Ending Imperial Stout, Sweetwater Brewing (GA)
Written By: Dion on 03/02/2014
So caught up in the Oscars I forgot to post last night. This one opens up with a bigger than... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Oatmeal Yeti, Great Divide Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 03/01/2014
Aroma and flavors are rich with coffee, molasses, and a creamy chocolate that provides both a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Table Beer, Westbrook Brewing Co (SC)
Written By: Dion on 02/28/2014
Taking advantage of a few free moments on a brisk, sunny day, I wander in to one of Lexington's... (see more)
Year of New Beer: He'Brew Death of a Contract Brewer, Shmaltz Brewing Co. (NY)
Written By: Dion on 02/27/2014
Rich, roasted malts, citrusy hops, and wisps of smoke on the nose. The tongue sees much of the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lilja's Hellhound Brown Ale, Sand Creek Brewing (WI)
Written By: Dion on 02/26/2014
Nose is comprised of roasted nuts and light caramel, with some hints of tobacco leaf. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Stochasticity Project Grapefruit Slam IPA, Stone Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 02/25/2014
As the name would imply, huge amounts of grapefruit aroma on the nose, with undercurrents of honey... (see more)
Year of New Beer: A Little Crazy, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 02/24/2014
Tropical fruits, light pine hops, mild spice, and a slight Belgian yeast note on the nose. Flavors... (see more)
Year of New Beer: The One They Call Zoe, Hops & Grain Brewery (TX)
Written By: Dion on 02/23/2014
Grassy hops, lemon pith, and a slight mineral component on the nose. On the tongue, some of the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hi Res, Sixpoint Brewery (NY)
Written By: Dion on 02/22/2014
Pineapple, grapefruit, mango, and a healthy dose of honey on the nose. On the tongue, the fruits... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 'Merica, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written By: Dion on 02/21/2014
Lemon zest, tart apple peel, and a solid yeasty funk on the nose. The tastebuds get hit with a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Freckle Belly IPA, Back Forty Beer Co. (AL)
Written By: Dion on 02/20/2014
Nice grapefruit & pineapple notes, a touch of floral hops, and a slight brown sugar/caramel... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Big Nose IPA, Swamp Head Brewery (FL)
Written By: Dion on 02/19/2014
Tangerines and grapefruit pith are joined by some light evergreen hop notes and a generous caramel... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Monkeynaut IPA, Straight to Ale Brewing (AL)
Written By: Dion on 02/18/2014
Zesty citrus on the nose with orange, pineapple, & grapefruit. Hints of pine. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Dirt Wolf, Victory Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 02/17/2014
So I've semi-searched for this beer for several months. Travel 680 miles to FL and find it in the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Georgia Brown, Sweetwater Brewing (GA)
Written By: Dion on 02/16/2014
Aroma begins mildly nutty with sweet malt and the faintest hint of cured tobacco. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hop Manna, Shmaltz Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 02/15/2014
With the full launch of Shmaltz in KY coming next week, I was privileged to meet the brewery owner... (see more)
