Blog Entries

Year of New Beer: St. Benedict's Winter Ale, Stephens Point Brewery (WI)

Written By: Dion on 02/12/2012
So glad my taste buds have started coming around in time for this unexpectedly good beer. Full... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Liberty India Pale Ale, Liberty Taproom (Myrtle Beach)

Written By: Dion on 02/11/2012
A moderately hopped brew with a relatively balanced flavor, just lacking enough carbonation needed... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Shakedown Wheat, Quigley's Pint and Plate, Pawleys Island

Written By: Dion on 02/10/2012
I'll forgive them for the lemon wedge, rookie mistake. Other than that, my cold prevents me from... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Swamp Fox IPA, brewed in house at Quigley's here in Pawleys Island

Written By: Dion on 02/09/2012
Rock solid brew with nice balance of bittering hops and toasted malts. (see more)


Year of New Beer: Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA, Boston Beer Co

Written By: Dion on 02/08/2012
This could possibly be the best beer I've ever tasted. Or the worst. My head cold prevents an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Rayon Vert, Green Flash Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 02/07/2012
Nice yeast and citrus peel notes dominate the nose, and both come through in the flavor, along... (see more)


Year of New Beer: -Sam Adams Mighty Oak Ale, Boston Beer Co

Written By: Dion on 02/06/2012
Sweet caramel malts and some nice vanilla, but a little short on the hops needed to balance this... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Pearl Jam Twenty Faithfull Ale, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (DE)

Written By: Dion on 02/05/2012
Belgian yeast notes pop out with a strong, tart fruit complement. Very crisp and refreshing, this... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Full Sail IPA, Full Sail Brewery (OR)

Written By: Dion on 02/04/2012
Crisp & clean, this IPA is on the mild side with gentle floral hops, citrus peel, and a touch... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Black Jack Porter, Left Hand Brewing (CO)

Written By: Dion on 02/03/2012
Semi-sweet chocolate and some espresso come through, along with a little lactose sugar, finishing... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Dragon's Milk Oak Barrel Ale, New Holland Brewing (MI)

Written By: Dion on 02/02/2012
Rich, dark chocolate aromas come through in the taste that is complemented nicely by bourbon, oak... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Water Gap Wheat, Appalachian Brewing (PA)

Written By: Dion on 02/01/2012
Lightly grassy & grainy with a hint of citrus. This one is not complex, but is a thirst... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Ephemere, Unibroue (Canada)

Written By: Dion on 01/31/2012
Pungent green apple and some white grapes dominate this fruit beer. Very tart and carbonated... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Pranqster, North Coast Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 01/30/2012
Belgian yeast, hints of banana and clove; slightly sweet, candied fruit as well. Pretty solid... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Hop Head Red, Green Flash Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 01/29/2012
Citrus and pine, along with some nice sweet malts make for a very solid brew. Not the best this... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sawtooth Ale, Lefthand Brewing (CO)

Written By: Dion on 01/28/2012
Bready/biscuit malts and a nice nutty, earthen undertone. Very solid beer. No pic as my phone... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sawtooth Ale, Lefthand Brewing (CO)

Written By: Dion on 01/28/2012
Bready/biscuit malts and a nice nutty, earthen undertone. Very solid beer. No pic as my phone... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bell's Special Double Cream Stout, Bell's Brewery (MI)

Written By: Dion on 01/27/2012
Fantastic roasted coffee notes, some bitter chocolate and mildly sweet malts all combine with just... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Grimbergen Double Ale, Brouwerij Alken-Maes (Belgium)

Written By: Dion on 01/26/2012
Mostly cherries on the nose, with maybe a touch of brown sugar. The sweetness comes through in the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Westmalle Trappist Tripel, Brouwerij Westmalle (Belgium)

Written By: Dion on 01/25/2012
Yeast and spiced fruit on the nose, backed up by a tart apricot/apple peel on the tongue. As the... (see more)