Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Swing Session Saison, Victory Beer (PA)
Written By: Dion on 09/30/2013
Extremely spicy, citrusy aroma with a mineral-like tilt. On the tongue, it's very crisp with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jaw Jacker, Arcadia Brewing (MI)
Written By: Dion on 09/29/2013
As the label says, you can smell the spices--cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. On the tongue, this thing is a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lagunitas Imperial Stout, Lagunitas Brewing Co. (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/28/2013
Rich, roasted malts, dark fruits, and coffee on the nose. Flavors include these and some creamy... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wisby Klosterol - Gotlands Bryggeri (Sweden)
Written By: Dion on 09/27/2013
Very light, grassy aroma and not much else. Flavor is fairly typical European--slightly sweet and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Red Bird Ale, Portsmouth Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/26/2013
Weak aroma of sweet grains, little else. Flavors get only slightly better as some floral hops... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Monarch White Beer, Two Brothers Brewing (IL)
Written By: Dion on 09/25/2013
The required orange peel, coriander and clove on the nose, all of which translate well to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Thunder Trail, Arcadia Brewing (MI)
Written By: Dion on 09/24/2013
Aromas are nutty with floral hops and a hint of cooked apple. On the tongue, the initial maltiness... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Repo Man, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 09/23/2013
Coffee bean, dark chocolate, and toasted rye bread on the nose. Traces of caramel on the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Secret Stache Stout, Finch's Beer Co. (IL)
Written By: Dion on 09/22/2013
The nose is deep, bitter chocolates, strong coffee bean, and charred bread. Only once it hits the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Colette Farmhouse Ale, Great Divide Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 09/21/2013
A myriad of aromas are found here-lemon zest, tart apple, white grape, yeast and a touch of... (see more)
Year of New Beer :Red Sky at Night, Heavy Seas Beer (MD)
Written By: Dion on 09/20/2013
At first, this smells sort of like a hefeweizen, then some fruits kick in, almost berry-like. More... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Oktofest, The Brew Kettle (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/19/2013
Nutty, with caramel and toasted malt on the nose; on the tongue a nice balance is achieved between... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hobnobber, Full Pint Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 09/18/2013
Mild citrus zest and herbal notes on the nose; flavors follow along with a crisp, green hop bite... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wine Barrel Aged Ovila Dubbel, Sierra Nevada Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/17/2013
Aromas of dark red fruits, pepper, and wood tones. The flavors are indeed wine-like, as the rich... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Iron Maiden Trooper, Robinsons Family Brewers (England)
Written By: Dion on 09/16/2013
Earthy malts, some faint apple, and a buttery undertone on the nose. Flavors are pretty bland, a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Black Racer IPA, Bear Republic Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/15/2013
Roasted malt, smoky char, and a mild citrus on the nose. On the tongue, the hops assert themselves... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Second Crop Wet Hop, Country Boy Brewing (Lex)
Written By: Dion on 09/14/2013
Some football, golf, and a growler of incredible beer. That's a Saturday. Fantastic citrus aromas... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Oktoberfest, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 09/13/2013
Lightly toasted bread crust, sweet apple, and just a hint of grape on the nose. Flavors are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Silver & Gold IPL, Great Lakes Brewing (Cleveland)
Written By: Dion on 09/12/2013
The grassy, citrusy hop aromas do a great job of masking the lager traits that I despise. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Carrack Imperial Red Ale, Mission Brewery (CA)
Written By: Dion on 09/11/2013
An initial burst of tangerine and grapefruit yields to a brown sugar sweetness as the beer warms.... (see more)
