Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Vallejo, Half Acre Beer Co (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/15/2016
The expected pine and grapefruit aromas fill the nose, but are joined by a very unusual, slightly... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Xtra Citra Pale Ale, Surly Brewing (MN)
Written By: Dion on 04/14/2016
Orange zest and grapefruit strike the nose first, with a slight grass and cracker malt presenting... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Blazing World, Modern Times Beer (CA)
Written By: Dion on 04/13/2016
Pretty dank on the nose, with an stout pine blending nicely with a light floral hint and bread... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Close Encounter, Pipeworks Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/12/2016
Is it a hoppy stout, or a black IPA? I'm not really sure where one ends and the other begins, but... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cosmik Debris, Creature Comforts (GA)
Written By: Dion on 04/11/2016
Awesome nose on this beer as candied apricots, hints of melon, and orange marmalade flow into... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Race Day Session IPA, Alltech's Lexington Brewing and Distilling (KY)
Written By: Dion on 04/10/2016
Since my notes are telling me that I've actually tasted the White Oak Jai Alai before, I'll fall... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): White Oak Jai Alai, Cigar City Brewing (FL)
Written By: Dion on 04/10/2016
Really interesting nose as the bright citrus/tropical aspects of the regular Jai Alai are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Waldo's Special Ale, Lagunitas Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 04/09/2016
A very aromatic nose boasts pineapple, grapefruit, honey, and a ton of dank herb. Dripping with... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): 2014 Enlightened Despot, Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery (VA)
Written By: Dion on 04/08/2016
Intense nose of chocolate, coffee, bourbon, and smoked fruit. On the tongue, the influence of the... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): Belgian Showers, Blue Stallion Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 04/08/2016
Working off the recipe of my friend Chris Vandergrift, Blue Stallion presents a deceptively smooth... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cantillon Saint Lamvinus, Brasserie Cantillon (Belgium)
Written By: Dion on 04/07/2016
So what started out as a simple trip to Costco ends with getting a pour of this gem. Tart grape... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Najaar, Monnik Beer Co (Louisville)
Written By: Dion on 04/06/2016
Big notes of bubblegum and toasted grain strike the nose first, as lesser amounts of bitter... (see more)
Year of New Beer: The Bubbly Creek, Marz Community Brewing (IL)
Written By: Dion on 04/05/2016
Sour lemon, green apple, funky wheat, and a little floral influence on the nose. The tart fruits... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Working for the Weekend, Spiteful Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/04/2016
Mango, melon, cut grass, and dank hops on the nose. On the tongue is a really balanced brew with... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Lizard King, Pipeworks Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/03/2016
A lot going on with the aroma as lemon zest, orange peel, floral sweetness, and dank boxwood are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tiberius Centurion IPA, Scarlet Lane Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 04/02/2016
Grapefruit and orange zest are pungent to the nose, with an undercurrent of honey sweetness and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Double Daisy Cutter, Half Acre Beer Co (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 04/01/2016
Pungent grapefruit and citrus zest intertwined with some herbal grasses and light honey. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 1): Taco Day, Half Acre Beer Co (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 03/31/2016
Lightly floral and a bit of residual berry on the nose, turning a bit dank with warmth.... (see more)
Year of New Beer (Rnd 2): 1ZENUFF, Revolution Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 03/31/2016
Chalk one up to truth in advertising! Candied pineapple, honey, and resinous pine present on the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Ready Set Gose, Uinta Brewing (UT)
Written By: Dion on 03/30/2016
Aroma of salty sea air, limes, and a touch of damp wheat. On the tongue is some sharp citrus, a... (see more)
