Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Willy Vanilly, Alpine Beer Co (CA)
Written By: Dion on 10/05/2016
Light bread dough, hints of citrus, and a faint creamy vanilla on the nose. All of these aspects... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Food & Beer, Evil Twin Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 10/04/2016
Surprisingly non-descript nose features just a bit of musty funk and nowhere near the peach I was... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Brett Saison, Blackberry Farm Brewery (TN)
Written By: Dion on 10/03/2016
Pear and white grape blend nicely with a slightly earthy yeast note, as a touch of oak and cut hay... (see more)
Year of New Beer: White Squirrel Flight, White Squirrel Brewery (Bowling Green, KY)
Written By: Dion on 10/02/2016
On the left is the Kölsch, light and refreshing with a mildly toasted grain and a moderately... (see more)
Year of New Beer: A Lifestyle Beer, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 10/01/2016
Papaya, tart peach, lemon drop, and lime zest dominate the nose, with traces of dry wheat and... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Barrel Aged Quad with Currants, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 09/30/2016
I would be completely remiss if I didn't mention this beer tonight as well. Simply put, it is... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Cherry Sour aged in Four Roses Bourbon Barrels, West 6th Brewing (Lexingto
Written By: Dion on 09/30/2016
So this evening was the culmination of a day-and-a-half of beer geekdom. From getting to meet... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 3): Bourbon Barrel Aged Chocolate Milk Stout, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 09/29/2016
Hints of milk chocolate and lactose sweetness are given a delicious bourbon boost in this beer... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Fleur Rouge Hibiscus Saison, Ethereal Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 09/29/2016
Slightly sweet floral notes blend very well with a touch of earthy yeast, both of which do an... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Sixfold III American Farmhouse with Raspberries, West 6th Brewing (Lexingt
Written By: Dion on 09/29/2016
Slightly funky and tart with an absolutely stellar balance of fruit, showcasing the raspberries to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Crash, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 09/28/2016
Big tropical fruit notes blend nicely with hints of herbal grasses and a lightly roasted malt. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: First Kiss, 3 Sheeps Brewing (WI)
Written By: Dion on 09/27/2016
Candied pineapple backed by notes of pine and toffee on the nose. On the tongue, the honey is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Kill All the Golfers, B. Nektar (MI)
Written By: Dion on 09/26/2016
For the craft beer fan looking to diversify, meads or honey wines are a pretty natural addition to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Liquid Double Fudge, Evil Twin Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 09/25/2016
Rich and roasty on the nose, with bittersweet cocoa powder, espresso, vanilla, and earthy hops... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Sweet Tooth, Tallgrass Brewing (KS)
Written By: Dion on 09/24/2016
Cooked apples, banana, caramel, and a hint of bubblegum on the nose. On the tongue, sweet dessert... (see more)
Year of New Beer: General Washington's Tavern Porter, Yard's Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 09/23/2016
Mild coffee roast, nuts, and a touch of molasses on the nose. Very similar on the tongue with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Double Negative, Grimm Artisanal Ales (NY)
Written By: Dion on 09/22/2016
With much apprehension, I opened this bottle, the subject of many infection/oxidation rumors. The... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Prairie Weisse, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written By: Dion on 09/21/2016
Bubbly and effervescent, the nose brings lemon-lime, tart apple, dusty wheat, and traces of sweet... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Callipygian, Avery Brewing (CO)
Written By: Dion on 09/20/2016
Sweet, slightly minty vanilla sinks into impossibly rich cocoa and coffee, all intertwined with a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Coconut Hiwa Porter, Maui Brewing Co (HI)
Written By: Dion on 09/19/2016
Nutty, roasted malts, light coffee, and very faint coconut on the nose. Light cocoa and earthy... (see more)
