Blog Entries

Year of New Beer: Ahoma, American Solera (OK)

Written By: Dion on 02/15/2018
Light lemon and apple notes atop dusty hay and earthy, nearly wooden aromas. On the tongue, the... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Crop Circle Wheat, Great Dane Pub & Brewing (WI)

Written By: Dion on 02/13/2018
Fairly nondescript nose of raw wheat and light honey. Similar in the tongue with a creamy... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Penn Quarter Porter, DC Brau (Washington, D.C.)

Written By: Dion on 02/12/2018
Nose is full of rich, chocolate malt with charred bread crust and auxiliary notes of cooked... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Juicy Pear Pale Ale, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 02/11/2018
With concerts, play practices, and golf lessons chewing up my schedule, I missed out on the 6th... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Imperial Frambozen, New Belgium Brewing (CO)

Written By: Dion on 02/10/2018
An abundance of raspberries greets the nose, backed by hints of cocoa powder and cola. With... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Falls City Pale Ale, Falls City Beer (Louisville)

Written By: Dion on 02/09/2018
Slightly floral and a touch sweet on the nose, with little else going on. On the tongue is an... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Ever Clever DDH, Bearded Iris Brewing (Nashville)

Written By: Dion on 02/08/2018
Back to Music City for tonight's brew, and this might just be my favorite from them so far. Tons... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Mood Ring with Raspberries, Bearded Iris Brewing (Nashville)

Written By: Dion on 02/07/2018
Fantastic citrus on the nose with grapefruit and orange peel serving as a backdrop for a... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Key Bump, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)

Written By: Dion on 02/06/2018
Mango and grapefruit on the nose, with a trace of dank grass. Soft and juicy aroma. On the tongue... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Thai Trail, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 02/05/2018
Funky nose of lemons and herbs, with a bit of a Sweetart quality. On the tongue, citrus notes... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Living Proof Rose Wild Red Ale, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 02/04/2018
I don't know how barrels become "orphaned" or "lost" in a warehouse, but after tasting this... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Dark Hearted Tart, Rock House Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 02/03/2018
A bit of a surprise tapping today, one week ahead of their Be(er) Mine Brunch, and I'm glad I... (see more)


New Beer Release: Strawberry Ginger Golden Wild, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington, KY)

Written By: Dion on 02/03/2018
Cheers to 6 Years! Country Boy Brewing is another year older, and the calendar is full of... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Rubus Cacao, MadTree Brewing (Cincinnati)

Written By: Dion on 02/02/2018
Straightforward nose of chocolate covered raspberries, with undercurrents of light coffee and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Double Chocolate Milk Stout, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 02/01/2018
Truth in advertising here as a rich cocoa aroma strikes the nose and transitions beautifully to... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Red Falcon, Rooster Brew (Paris, KY)

Written By: Dion on 01/31/2018
Mild citrus peel, light caramel, and toasted grain on a nose that remains subtle throughout. On... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Andromeda, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)

Written By: Dion on 01/30/2018
Pretty nice peach and orange notes on the nose, but not very distinct in the flavor department. A... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Aged Flying Mouflan, Tröegs Independent Brewing (PA)

Written By: Dion on 01/29/2018
Caramel, butterscotch, raisins and light cocoa powder on the nose. Warmth allows bourbon, oak, and... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Sixfold XIII: Wine Barrel Saison with Hibiscus, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 01/28/2018
Had somehow missed this on previous trips to the taproom, so I was glad to see it on tonight.... (see more)


Year of New Beer: Houndstooth, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)

Written By: Dion on 01/27/2018
Got to try several new beers today, making it tough to narrow things down. First of all, kudos to... (see more)