Blog Entries
Year of New Beer: Black Angel, Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville)
Written By: Dion on 01/29/2016
For reasons I can't quite explain, I have never tried this beer before. I thought I had, but... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Vandergrift Generator, Rooster Brew (Paris, KY)
Written By: Dion on 01/28/2016
Taking full advantage of the wild yeast of the Funk Q cellar, mad scientist Ralph Quillin has... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Wiseblood, 3 Floyds Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 01/27/2016
Smoky, charred malts, cocoa powder, and traces of fennel lead the nose. With warmth, a bit of... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Thistle Sitter, Noble Order Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 01/26/2016
Sweet, dessert bread malt crosses with a bit of moss and tea-like aromas. On the tongue is again... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Agave IPA, Victory Brewing (PA)
Written By: Dion on 01/25/2016
Oddly effervescent with a floral, grainy sweetness on the nose. No better on the tongue as the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Cultrider Imperial Black IPA, Hoof Hearted Brewing (OH)
Written By: Dion on 01/24/2016
Seemingly in opposition to its pitch black hue, big citrus notes of orange and pineapple strike... (see more)
Year of New Beer: No Talent Ass Clown, Ethereal Brewing (Lexington)
Written By: Dion on 01/23/2016
A little funky on the nose with quite a bit of fruit, citrusy in nature. On the tongue is a... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Ink, Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati)
Written By: Dion on 01/22/2016
Huge bourbon notes anchor a nose that also features coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and traces of beef... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Black Watch Double Chocolate Milk Stout, Highland Brewing (NC)
Written By: Dion on 01/21/2016
Rich cocoa on the nose, backed up by light notes of coffee and traces of marshmallow. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: The Eleventh Labor, Schlafly Tap Room (MO)
Written By: Dion on 01/20/2016
Everyone is complaining about the wax thickness on this one, but my Whaleslayer didn't seem... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Beer Camp Tropical IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing (CA)
Written By: Dion on 01/19/2016
Mango and pineapple help the aroma live up to the name, with traces of honey and pine with warmth.... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Abrasive Ale, Surly Brewing (MN)
Written By: Dion on 01/18/2016
Citrus and tropical fruit aromas practically jump out of the glass as tangerine, pineapple, and... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Spectra Trifecta, Founders (MI) & Stoufft, Stillwater Artisanal Ales (MD)
Written By: Dion on 01/17/2016
Spectra Trifecta, Founders Brewing (MI). This light, summery beer presents with floral notes... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Snake Eyes Imperial Stout and Sixfold II Tart Cherry - West Sixth, Lexington, KY
Written By: Dion on 01/16/2016
Snake Eyes starts big and bold with notes of cocoa powder, coffee, and a touch of smoke. On the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Barrel Chested Barleywine, Upland Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 01/15/2016
Notes of caramel, brown sugar, raisins, and bourbon burst forth from the glass and only improve... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Duet, Alpine Beer Company (CA)
Written By: Dion on 01/14/2016
Finally getting around to trying this one, and it certainly doesn't disappoint. A near perfect... (see more)
Year of New Beer: 471 IPA Barrel Series: Simcoe, Breckenridge Brewery (CO)
Written By: Dion on 01/13/2016
Huge whiskey notes dominate the nose immediately following the pour. With warmth, a touch of oak... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Citradelic, New Belgium Brewing (CO), and Otra Vez, Sierra Nevada (CA)
Written By: Dion on 01/12/2016
Citradelic lives up to its tangerine subtitle, offering a pronounced, juicy aroma that leaps to... (see more)
Year of New Beer: La Maison, Taxman Brewing (IN)
Written By: Dion on 01/11/2016
The nose is a mixture of bready yeast, citrus peel, and banana. The tongue features more of the... (see more)
Year of New Beer: Coffee Bender, Surly Brewing (MN)
Written By: Dion on 01/10/2016
Somehow, a coffee beer seemed appropriate for this blustery day. The nose is full of what seems to... (see more)
