Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Salt Marsh Brewing (Bluffton, SC)
Written By: Dion on 07/01/2016
From L to R, a coffee beer brewed in conjunction with Corner Perk in Bluffton, a Berliner Weisse... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mazzie, Pollyanna Brewing (IL)
Written By: Dion on 06/30/2016
Lemon zest, mild grapefruit, and a touch of pine on an overall subdued nose. Really nice in the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Salty Dog Pale Ale, brewed by River Dog (SC) for the Salty Dog Cafe
Written By: Dion on 06/29/2016
Not much aroma initially, as it was served a bit too cold. Eventually some ripe pineapple and a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Takeaway IPA, Southern Barrel Brewing (SC)
Written By: Dion on 06/28/2016
Orange peel, a little pine, and some toasted bread crust on the nose. On the tongue, the fruit... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jalalima, North High Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 06/27/2016
Unmistakably jalapeño on the nose, with faint lime zest and hints of saline. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tropical Pale Ale, Boulevard Brewing (MO)
Written By: Dion on 06/26/2016
Nice grapefruit and citrus peel, with just a bit of funkiness and a late-arriving floral note on... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Saison N'on N'on, Southern Barrel Brewing (SC)
Written By: Dion on 06/25/2016
Moderately spicy with a solid yeast presence on the nose; hints of lemon zest and field grass. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Petite Saison, Rockmill Brewery (OH)
Written By: Dion on 06/24/2016
Lemon zest, apricot, lightly toasted grain, and a bit of yeast make up the bulk of the nose. The... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Amarillo Brillo, Maumee Bay Brewing (Toledo)
Written By: Dion on 06/23/2016
Robust nose features juicy citrus and tropical fruits blended nicely with hints of pine, herbs... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Gamma Bomb, Warped Wing Brewing (Dayton)
Written By: Dion on 06/22/2016
Loads of candied pineapple, overripened peach, and mango fill the nose, backed by a pretty hefty... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA, Uinta Brewing (UT)
Written By: Dion on 06/21/2016
Bright citrus and a mild caramel malt greet the nose, then kick in aggressively on the tongue.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Molly's Lips Black Gose, Bhramari Brewhouse (Asheville)
Written By: Dion on 06/20/2016
The brine of a classic gose strikes the nose, with an underlying char of bread crust and roasted... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lexical Gap, Pollyanna Brewing (IL)
Written By: Dion on 06/19/2016
Lightly floral on the nose with hints of mango and candied pineapple on the back end. A bit of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blackbeard's Breakfast, Heavy Seas Beer (MD)
Written By: Dion on 06/18/2016
Bitter chocolate, roasted malts and nuts, and a light coffee bean make up the bulk of the nose.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Whammy Bar IPA, Clown Shoes (MA)
Written By: Dion on 06/17/2016
Very subdued nose features mild citrus, a touch of melon, and hints of earthy pine. Very similar... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Elephant IPA, Rooster Brewing (Paris)
Written By: Dion on 06/16/2016
Never let it be said I get in a hurry when it comes to trying new beers. The winner of Hop Madness... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bluegrass Billionaire, Clown Shoes (MA)
Written By: Dion on 06/15/2016
Notes of toffee, dark fruit, bourbon, oak, and dried tobacco leaves strike the nose in waves. On... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Immodest, Better Bitters Brewing (Ontario)
Written By: Dion on 06/14/2016
Really nice citrus on the nose initially, with a light pine and caramel as it warms. Very similar... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Frucht Passion Fruit, The Bruery (CA)
Written By: Dion on 06/13/2016
As expected,a generous punch of passion fruit hits the nose, augmented by peach skin and lemon... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jungle Boogie, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 06/12/2016
I had picked up a few brews from this brewery on one of my recent trips to Chicago, all of which... (see more)
