Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Simtra Triple IPA, Knee Deep Brewing Co. (CA)
Written By: Dion on 01/06/2014
Intense citrus and tropical fruits on the nose, along with a slight Willie Nelson herbal quality.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Peeper Ale, Maine Beer Company (ME)
Written By: Dion on 01/05/2014
An initial burst of pungent citrus, mostly orange with hints of grapefruit, and a mild cracker... (see more)
Year of New Beer (part duex): Imperial Eclipse Stout (aged in Rittenhouse Rye barrels), FiftyFifty B
Written By: Dion on 01/04/2014
Nice, spicy whisky bite on the nose, tempered by a woody char, mild chocolate, and hints of coffee... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fruet, The Bruery (CA).
Written By: Dion on 01/04/2014
Mind-blowing. I could try to be more eloquent, but that sums it up. Bourbon, oak, caramel, candied... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Imperial Barleywine Style Ale, Mendocino Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 01/03/2014
The nose is loaded with toffee, burnt sugar, and dark fruits, with only hints of citrusy hops. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Perc E Bust, Full Pint Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 01/02/2014
Roasted coffee bean, rich chocolate, and a stronger than expected earthy hop note on the nose. On... (see more)
The Year of New Beer in Review
Written By: Dion on 01/01/2014
As I close out 2013, I look back at another year of great brews. A new one (and sometimes two)... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hairy Eyeball Ale, Lagunitas Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 01/01/2014
Rich caramel malts, sweet raisins, and muted pine make up the bulk of the nose. On the tongue, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Ichtegem's Grand Cru, Brouwerij Strubbe (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 12/31/2013
Tart cherries, red wine vinegar, and oak char on the nose. Flavors are sour & funky, with lots... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mission Street Hefeweizen, Steinhaus Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 12/30/2013
Less than $3 at Trader Joe's, I had to give this a shot. A little sweet on the nose with the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Trader Joe's 2012 Vintage Ale, Unibroue (Canada)
Written By: Dion on 12/29/2013
Raisins, plums, and some purple grape nuances, along with a spicy, woody char. On the tongue, the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Alpha Experiment 05256, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 12/28/2013
Leafy green hop bitterness with hints of grapefruit on the nose, more of the same in the flavor... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Modus Operandi, The Wild Beer Company (England)
Written By: Dion on 12/27/2013
An old ale aged on oak with wild yeast produces a unique beer with aromas of tart cherries... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Adam Bomb, Blackstone Brewery (TN)
Written By: Dion on 12/26/2013
Tangerine, grapefruit, and some fresh cut grass on the nose. On the tongue, a nice caramel malt... (see more)
The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: Delirium Noel, Brouwerij Huyghe (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 12/25/2013
Brown sugar, caramel malts, and ripened apricots on the nose. The flavors follow along nicely with... (see more)
The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: The Beer That Saved Christmas, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written By: Dion on 12/24/2013
Raisin, plum and hints of cured tobacco on the nose. Caramel sweetness on the tongue with a... (see more)
The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: Corsendonk Christmas Ale, Brouwerij Corsendonk (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 12/23/2013
Nice caramel and fruit aromas, with orange peel most notable. All of these aspects translate... (see more)
The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: X Mas Zinnebir, Brasserie de la Senne (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 12/22/2013
Very modest aromas that include pear, apple skin, and leafy green hops. On the tongue, the sweet... (see more)
The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: Pere Noel, Brouwerij De Ranke (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 12/21/2013
Fairly standard aromas of pear, apple, white grape and some grassy hops. On the tongue is a nice... (see more)
The 12 (New) Beers of Christmas: Kerstmutske Christmas Nightcap, Brouwerij Slaapmutske (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 12/20/2013
Raisin, plum, and hints of apple juice on the nose. On the tongue, caramel and a buttery rum share... (see more)
