Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Sixfold IV: American Sour Ale, West 6th Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 03/29/2016
A lot has changed on the local beer scene over the last four years. And thankfully (from my... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wheat is the New Hops, Mikkeller/Grassroots Brewing (Denmark/VT)
Written By: Dion on 03/28/2016
Lemon zest, field grass, and musty earth on the nose. Flavors fall similarly as citrus tones are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Whiskey Rebellion, Warped Wing Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 03/27/2016
Big notes of bourbon strike the nose immediately, with lesser accents of dark fruit and chocolate.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Tsunami IPA, Apocalypse Brew Works (Louisville)
Written By: Dion on 03/26/2016
This beer is a great example of how differently flavors can be perceived depending on how they are... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Briney Melon Gose, Anderson Valley Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 03/25/2016
I was apprehensive about trying this one, because I hate watermelon. Lucky for me, this seems to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Applewood Gold, Moody Tongue Brewing (Chicago)
Written By: Dion on 03/24/2016
Very interesting on the nose, presenting almost cider-like with an undercurrent of smoke and field... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cézanne, McKenzie Brew House (PA
Written By: Dion on 03/23/2016
I have no idea what a "Rustic Farmhouse Ale" is supposed to be. After finishing this bottle, I... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Schlafly Farmhouse IPA, The Schlafly Taproom (MO)
Written By: Dion on 03/22/2016
Belgian yeast and a touch of pepper stand out above light citrus on the nose. The tongue brings an... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Last Snow, Funky Buddha Brewery (FL)
Written By: Dion on 03/21/2016
As expected, the aroma is loaded with a lightly toasted coconut that sits atop a nice coffee roast... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Kentucky Common, Falls City Brewing (Louisville)
Written By: Dion on 03/20/2016
Toasted bread and a lightly sweet caramel malt nudge ahead of a faint rye spice on the nose. Very... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Passion Fruit Kicker, Green Flash Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 03/19/2016
Citrus zest and freshly baked bread on the nose. Lemon juice and what I can only describe as dish... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Barrel Aged Bomb!, Prairie Artisan Ales (OK)
Written By: Dion on 03/18/2016
Rich dark chocolate, almost fudge-like in nature, anchors a nose that also boasts sweet caramel... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Mango Even Keel, Ballast Point Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 03/17/2016
Lives up to its name on the nose as a lively, slightly sweet mango fills the air, backed by a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Modern IPA, Evil Twin Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 03/16/2016
Tropical fruits and herbal grasses top a nose that also features a light honey and graham cracker.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Armory XPA, Deschutes Brewery (OR)
Written By: Dion on 03/15/2016
An unusual, almost candied melon note leads an aroma that eventually settles down into a bit more... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Retro IPA, Evil Twin Brewing (NY)
Written By: Dion on 03/14/2016
A leafy green, slightly woody hop note greets the nose, with traces of spice and a light, bready... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Purple Prose, Grimm Artisanal Ales (NY)
Written By: Dion on 03/13/2016
An absolutely beautiful pour, this one greets the nose with tart berry aromas that encompass not... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Pineapple Sculpin, Ballast Point Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 03/11/2016
So, fairly often I will describe an IPA as having pineapple in the aroma. This is different--it's... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Double Bean Blonde Ale, Schlafly Tap Room (MO)
Written By: Dion on 03/11/2016
Playing tricks on the eyes, this beer is light in color but brings notes of chocolate and coffee... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Morning Cloak, Jackie O's Pub & Brewery (OH)
Written By: Dion on 03/10/2016
An initial hit of tangerine quickly gives way to a dank, boxwood punch. On the tongue is a light... (see more)
