Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Z Smoked Amber Lager, Fort Collins Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 06/11/2012
Nice bready malts and smoked caramel do their part in making this a fairly enjoyable brew. Nothing... (see more)
Year of New Beer: White Hawk Original IPA, Mendocino Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 06/10/2012
Since it's now officially a new day and I'll pretty much be off the grid tomorrow, here is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat, Fort Collins Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 06/09/2012
Sometimes a beer just sucks. This is one of those times. Not sure where the pomegranate is hiding... (see more)
Year of New Beer: XXX Jalapeno Smoked Porter, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 06/08/2012
Fantastic pepper heat pairs well with pulled pork BBQ. Not a starter beer for sure, as this heat... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Brooklyn Pilsner, Brooklyn Brewery (NY)
Written By: Dion on 06/07/2012
Lighter malts lend a cracker type flavor, mild hops creep in and bring along a crisp, slightly... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Spiced IPA, Widmer Brothers Brewing (OR)
Written By: Dion on 06/06/2012
Brewed with tea and spices, this is an unusual beer. Some citrus notes (lots of tangerine) on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Stegmaier IPA, Lion Brewery (PA)
Written By: Dion on 06/05/2012
A little more caramel malt than the typical IPA, along with a spicy mint flavor. The hops never... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Two Captains, Nogne O (Norway)
Written By: Dion on 06/04/2012
Sweet, ripened fruits like peach and apricot hit the tongue with a touch of caramel and honey... (see more)
Year of New Beer: St. Ambroise Pale Ale, McAuslan Brewing (Canada)
Written By: Dion on 06/03/2012
Categorized as an American Pale Ale, this one comes off less forceful in the hop bitterness dept.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Boffo Brown Ale, Dark Horse Brewing (MI)
Written By: Dion on 06/02/2012
Slightly nutty with some dark fruits on the nose; a touch of roasted coffee beans and raisins on... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wee Muckle, Sun King Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 06/01/2012
Fantastic notes of raisin, smoked caramel, and light tobacco greet the nose; all translate well to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Erie Gold, The Brew Kettle Taproom (OH)
Written By: Dion on 05/31/2012
Faint bread malts and a touch of floral on the nose; that and some citrus hop zing the tongue.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Underdog Atlantic Lager, Flying Dog Brewery (MD)
Written By: Dion on 05/30/2012
Cracker-like malt, a touch of peppery spice, with low hop bitterness. A little bit of lemon zest... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jockamo IPA, Abita Brewing (LA)
Written By: Dion on 05/29/2012
Very mild citrus and sweet malt on the nose; much the same on the tongue with a hop bite that... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Shipyard Summer Ale, Shipyard Brewing (ME)
Written By: Dion on 05/28/2012
Nice lemon zest and wheat, a perfect topper to a relaxing day by the pool. (see more)
Year of New Beer: Apollo, Sixpoint Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 05/27/2012
Vibrant lemon zest and fresh grains make this wheat ale an excellent choice for sipping poolside. (see more)
Year of New Beer: Juliet, Goose Island Brewery (IL)
Written By: Dion on 05/26/2012
Very tart raspberries and white wine. Very delicious & very addictive. Fantastic transition... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Keytown Blonde
Written By: Dion on 05/25/2012
Brewed in Lexington by my friend, Lakisha Smith. Very mild lemon zest and gentle hops on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hazed & Infused, Boulder Beer (CO)
Written By: Dion on 05/24/2012
A little bread/biscuit on the nose, along with mild hops and citrus; taste is much the same with a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hel & Verdomenis, Brouwerij De Molen (Netherlands)
Written By: Dion on 05/23/2012
Bitter, dark chocolate & super roasted malts, along with a faint smoke. Very nice. Happy 2nd... (see more)
