Blog Entries

Year of New Beer: Hazeward Bound, Mirror Twin Brewing Co (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 08/03/2019
The haze train keeps rolling in this new offering that features Motueka and Waimea hops. Nice... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Barrel Aged Birthday Bomb, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)

Written By: Dion on 08/02/2019
It doesn't take long for the aroma of this beer to inform you that you have a beast on your... (see more)


Year of New-ish Beer: Wheezing The Juice, Mirror Twin Brewing Co (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 08/01/2019
As the great philosopher Pauly Shore once said, "This...this is what put this place on the map."... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Albino Pygmy Puma, 2nd Shift Brewing (MO)

Written By: Dion on 08/01/2019
Bland, generic citrus from start to finish, on both the nose and the tongue. Doesn't seem to know... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Caramelicious, Platform Beer Co (OH)

Written By: Dion on 07/31/2019
Smooth milk chocolate and caramel dominate the nose, augmented by a light nuttiness. Sweet caramel... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Haze-Ja-Vu, Mirror Twin Brewing Co (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 07/30/2019
So you feel like you've been here before...haze...hops...juice...is that such a bad thing?... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Rum Barrel Aged Tropical Gose, Blue Stallion Brewing Co (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 07/29/2019
Finally getting around to the second of the 6th Anniversary beers, and all I can say is, "Wow."... (see more)


Year of New Beer: I Don't Like Mondays, Fat Orange Cat Brew Co (CT)

Written By: Dion on 07/28/2019
Huge wave of pineapple juice hits the nose first, backed up by grapefruit peel and some herbal... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Notorious P.O.G., Stone Brewing Co (CA)

Written By: Dion on 07/27/2019
Great nose on this one as the three namesake fruits--passion fruit, orange, and guava, come... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Coconut Cream Pie Blonde Stout, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project/Untitled Art (C

Written By: Dion on 07/26/2019
Sweet, toasted coconut greets the nose alongside coffee with cream and a touch of cocoa. Aroma... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Lil' Squeezy, Deschutes Brewery (OR)

Written By: Dion on 07/25/2019
Little to nothing on the nose, maybe an almost artificial melon and a touch of candied citrus.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Brewligans, 2nd Shift Brewing (MO)

Written By: Dion on 07/24/2019
Really nice aroma that features a ton of orange and grapefruit initially, turning slightly sweet... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Little Sumpin' Hazy, Lagunitas Brewing Co (CA)

Written By: Dion on 07/23/2019
Solid aroma that leans citrus as grapefruit and orange lead, with hints of peach skin in the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sunny Cat, 2nd Shift Brewing (St. Louis)

Written By: Dion on 07/22/2019
The advertised tangerine peel comes through loud and clear on the nose, backed by a bit of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sudden Valley, Mile Wide Beer Co (Louisville)

Written By: Dion on 07/21/2019
Lemon zest and floral grasses dominate the nose, warming to offer up a little bit of grapefruit... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Rum Barrel Lexipolitan, Blue Stallion Brewing Co (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 07/20/2019
To celebrate their 6th Anniversary, Blue Stallion gives us beer nerds the gift of two special... (see more)


Year of New Beer: The Art of Mixing a Beer: Passion Fruit Margarita

Written By: Dion on 07/19/2019
 Evil Twin Brewing (NY). A seemingly equal blend of tropical and citrus fruits greet the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Trustafarian, Champion Brewing Co (VA)

Written By: Dion on 07/18/2019
Candied orange, hints of melon, honey, and a light alcohol note on the nose. Citrus leads the way... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Peach Fog, Platform Beer Co (Cleveland)

Written By: Dion on 07/17/2019
I'm a sucker for a good looking can, and this one fits the bill. Nice citrus aromas early... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Buckin' Mule Moscow Mule Ale, Great Lakes Brewing Co (Cleveland)

Written By: Dion on 07/16/2019
So maybe this is more "Sauntering" as opposed to "Buckin". Sweet, lager-like cereal grains on... (see more)