Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Positronic, Tin Man Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 08/29/2016
Lightly sweet grains on the nose, with hints of Belgian yeast and white grapes. On the tongue, a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Citracado IPA, Stone Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 08/28/2016
For their 20th Anniversary, Stone surprises no one and brews an IPA. Relying primarily on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale, Yards Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 08/27/2016
Caramel, light fruits, and honey wheat bread on the nose. Very similar to taste as the caramel... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Prismatic Eye, Burial Beer Co/Other Half Brewing (Asheville/Brooklyn)
Written By: Dion on 08/26/2016
So fruity on the nose with grapefruit, mango, and pineapple really shining against a backdrop of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: I Miss the Old Kanye, Stillwater Artisanal Ales (MD)
Written By: Dion on 08/25/2016
Sour fruit, hints of coffee, and lightly charred oak on the nose. These elements transition to the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Weld Strawberry Sour Ale, Tin Man Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 08/24/2016
The initial aroma is fruit...just not strawberry. Has more of a sour berry lean. With warmth, a... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Bourbon Barrel Chickow, Triple Digit Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 08/23/2016
Sometimes a beer promises you greatness with the greeting it gives your nose. This is indeed one... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Deluxe, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 08/23/2016
Pretty standard combination of dank, herbal hop characteristics and light, juicy fruits. Not bad... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blackboard Series: Berliner Weisse with Elderflower, Victory Brewing Co (PA)
Written By: Dion on 08/22/2016
First things first--this is not my photo. Had to download a stock image after my malfunctioning... (see more)
Year of New Beer: SeaQuench Ale, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (DE)
Written By: Dion on 08/21/2016
Combination lemon-lime on the nose, with faint salt and a light, bready malt. On the tongue is a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mothman Black IPA, Greenbrier Valley Brewing (WV)
Written By: Dion on 08/20/2016
Pretty subdued nose overall, but warmth does open it up a bit, allowing some citrus peel, earthy... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Garage Tasting
Written By: Dion on 08/19/2016
When you find yourself at "The Garage", rest assured that good beverages will be enjoyed. Many... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Awake, Night Shift Brewing (MA)
Written By: Dion on 08/18/2016
Robust on the nose as roasted coffee bean and cocoa powder dominate over lesser notes of caramel... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 12th of Never Ale, Lagunitas Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 08/17/2016
Grassy and dank on the nose, with the herbs being tinged with a bit of grapefruit, tart lemon, and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Chocolate Covered Black Angel, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Written By: Dion on 08/16/2016
Outstanding nose on this beer as the tart cherries assert themselves quickly, with a sharp red... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tickling the Ivories, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 08/15/2016
Interesting nose that features juicy fruits, dank herbs, and cut grasses. No one element... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Devil Anse, Greenbrier Valley Brewing (WV)
Written By: Dion on 08/14/2016
Nice citrus elements on the nose, with an orange and grapefruit lean, followed by a slight herbal... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Flamingose, Uinta Brewing (UT)
Written By: Dion on 08/13/2016
Salt and coriander lead the way, with a light wheat bread and faint pineapple content to sit in... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Who You Callin' Wussie, Arrogant Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 08/12/2016
Slightly bready on the nose, with sweet cereal grains and some light lemon and floral aspects with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Twenty Sided Rye, Sun King Brewery (IN)
Written By: Dion on 08/11/2016
Limited edition brew for Gen Con 2016. The nose is unusual, providing a pretty heavy dose of malty... (see more)
