Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Flash Point, Old Firehouse Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 05/05/2016
Candied pineapple and a touch of orange zest combine with a nice caramel malt on the nose. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mexican Chocolate Stout, Country Boy Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 05/04/2016
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Boys have decided to spice things up a bit. Building on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Jörmungandrsblod, HammerHeart Brewing (MN)
Written By: Dion on 05/03/2016
Rich, malty nose with baked bread, caramel, and earthy hops. On the tongue, the sweetness is... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Multi Use Warehouse IPA, Against the Grain Brewery/18th Street Brewery (KY/IN)
Written By: Dion on 05/02/2016
Presents like a saison as champagne yeast and bubblegum combine with a slightly grassy note on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Quad, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 05/01/2016
Really nice nose features figs, dates, raisins, caramel, and subtle bourbon. On the tongue... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Punch Ale, Dugges/Stillwater Artisanal Ales (Sweden/MD)
Written By: Dion on 04/30/2016
So much peach and mango on the nose!! Awesome! On the tongue, the fruits come through in an... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cranium, Triple Digit Brewing (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 04/29/2016
Rich, cake batter chocolate aroma, with dark fruits, caramel, vanilla, and bourbon. Lots of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Super Floreale, Birrificio Le Baladin (Italy)
Written By: Dion on 04/28/2016
How do you say "Meh" in Italian? Light brown sugar and toasted bread crust on the nose, little... (see more)
Year of New Beer: The Machine, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/27/2016
Light floral notes and cut grass give way to tropical fruits on the nose. On the tongue, lemon... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Pirate Bomb, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written By: Dion on 04/26/2016
Another beer that I'm a little slow in getting around to, but my patience is rewarded. A decadent... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Vanilla Bean Stout, Avery Brewing Company (CO)
Written By: Dion on 04/25/2016
Finally getting around to trying this one, and I must say I'm pleasantly surprised. Sweet, creamy... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Elephant Heart de Brettaville, Almanac Beer Co (CA)
Written By: Dion on 04/24/2016
The description on the label sold me--farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels with Elephant Heart plums... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Alley Time, Spiteful Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/23/2016
Some bright citrus fruits on the nose, with some floral and toasted bread crust additions. The... (see more)
Year of New Beer: A Sampler of New Beers
Written By: Dion on 04/22/2016
A sampler of wee beers, all four of which were new to me. Moving L to R: Tiny Pig, Ei8ht Ball... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Restless Years, Temperance Beer Co (IL)
Written By: Dion on 04/21/2016
Big tropical fruit notes with only a touch of the expected rye spice. On the tongue, mango and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Slam Dunkel, Blue Stallion Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 04/20/2016
To celebrate the NCAA tournament, Blue Stallion ramped up their traditional Dunkel by doing what... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Akari Shogun, Half Acre Beer Co (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/19/2016
Light orange zest, coriander, grain husk, and floral hops on the nose. Solid citrus peel and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Aged Agamemnon, Omnipollo (Sweden)
Written By: Dion on 04/18/2016
From the moment this beer hits the glass, it is apparent that you are in for a lush, decadent... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Ruby's Tears, Marz Community Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/17/2016
Cranberry, green apple, and lemon all greet the nose, resting atop an essence of light saltwater.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Free Bird, Begyle Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/16/2016
Pretty standard pale ale aromas with citrus peel and a lightly toasted malt on the nose. Very... (see more)
