Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Misery Bay IPA, Erie Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 10/08/2012
Citrusy on the nose & tongue, but the hops are more harsh and bitter as opposed to balanced... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hex, Magic Hat Brewing (VT)
Written By: Dion on 10/07/2012
Listed as an Oktoberfest, but I'm not buying it. Fairly bland on the nose; flavors kick in with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Amarillo, Brouwerij de Molen (Netherlands)
Written By: Dion on 10/06/2012
Juicy citrus and a low level caramel sweetness on the nose. On the tongue, it gets decidedly... (see more)
Year of New Beer: B Craft Black IPA, Arcadia Brewing (MI)
Written By: Dion on 10/05/2012
Roasted coffee bean, dark fruits, and herbal hops on the nose, all transitioning to the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Oktoberfest, Hinterland Brewery Restaurant (WI)
Written By: on 10/04/2012
Slightly sweet bread and mild fruit on the nose; on the tongue-a touch of caramel, hints of spice... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jolly Pumpkin sampler-ES Bam, Weizen Bam, Luciernaga, Oro de Calabaza
Written By: Dion on 10/03/2012
4 glasses of tart, delicious funk! (see more)
Year of New Beer: Festbier, Victory Brewing Company (PA)
Written By: Dion on 10/02/2012
Mild floral sweetness and some bready elements on the nose; the taste is a nice blend of sweet... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 471 IPA, Breckenridge Brewery (CO)
Written By: Dion on 10/01/2012
Tons of fruit on the nose-orange, grapefruit, and pineapple. The fruits come forward in the taste... (see more)
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Written By: Dion on 09/30/2012
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Year of New Beer: Atom Smasher, Two Brothers Brewing (IL)
Written By: Dion on 09/30/2012
Fairly mild on the nose, mainly just some sweet graininess; light caramel and toasted bread on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Pumpkin Ale, Rivertown Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/29/2012
I've tried & been disappointed in about a half dozen Rivertown brews, so I didn't expect... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fluffy White Rabbits, Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project (MA)
Written By: Dion on 09/28/2012
Tons going on in the nose of this beer-yeast, bananas, coriander, and the white pepper I was... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Railsplitter IPA, Triton Brewing (Indy)
Written By: Dion on 09/27/2012
Sweet pineapple juice and tangerines, along with an overall floral character on the nose; the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fascist Pig, Finch's Beer Co. (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 09/26/2012
I found it fitting to drink a "pig" beer with the roasted pork I whipped up for dinner. This one... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sobrehumano Palena'ole, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (MI)
Written By: Dion on 09/25/2012
Brewed in conjunction with Maui Brewing, this brew uses Michigan cherries and some Hawaiian fruit... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Double Wide IPA, Boulevard Brewing (MO)
Written By: Dion on 09/24/2012
Citric hops, candied apricots, and a touch of sweet tobacco on the nose; pineapple juice hits the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Gnaw Bone Pale Ale, Oaken Barrel Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 09/23/2012
Nothing fancy here, just nicely balanced flavors of citrus fruit and sweet malts. A little pithy... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Matt's Red, Cumberland Brews (Louisville)
Written By: Dion on 09/22/2012
Fairly bland on the nose, but nice toasted bread, nuts, and a touch of spicy hops make a nice a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mockless Lobster Scotch Ale, Against the Grain Brewing (Louisville)
Written By: Dion on 09/21/2012
Burnt sugar and smoked caramel combine for a tasty version of one of my favorite styles. (see more)
Year of New Beer: Fifth & Vine Oktoberfest Marzen, Christian Moerlein Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 09/20/2012
Very mild aromas of caramel and roasted malt; more of the same on the tongue, along with a bread... (see more)
