Alcoholandaphorisms
A mix of tasting notes and musings on beer, whisky and the culture surround them. Dedicated to the drinks, both the great and terrible and the people we meet through enjoying them.
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Alcohol and Aphorisms
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A mix of tasting notes and musings on beer, whisky and the culture surround them. Dedicated to the drinks, both the great and terrible and the people we meet through enjoying them.
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Tasting Notes: Ilkley: North Brewing: Bonaparte
Ilkley: North Brewing: Bonaparte (England: Berliner Weisse: 3.2% ABV)Visual: Light clear grain yellow body. Thin white head that leaves some white suds.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2017 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Vertignasse
Fantome: Vertignasse (Belgium: Saison: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Bright green. Massive green to white bubbled head.Nose: Minty. Wheaty. Lamb stew. Lime. Coriander.Body:... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: The Occult – New England India Black Ale
Odyssey: The Occult – New England India Black Ale (England: BIPA: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. An inch of brown head that leaves suds.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Macallan: Gold
Macallan: Gold (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 40% ABV)Visual: Deep burnished gold (Well that is good, otherwise it would be false advertising in the... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kefalonian & Ithaca Microbrewery: Kefalonian Beer
Kefalonian & Ithaca Microbrewery: Kefalonian Beer (Greece: Premium Lager: 5% ABV)Visual: Yellow, clear. Massive white head and masses of small bubbled... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Amager: Linda – The Axe Grinder
Amager: Linda – The Axe Grinder (Denmark: American Strong Ale: 9% ABV)Visual: Very dark black cherry to brown. Large browned bubbled head.Nose: Hoppy and bitter... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Lowering into Saxony: Musings on the Germany – Lower Saxony Beer Scene
We all know the German beer scene, right? It is pretty much an icon of lagers around the world. I don’t really need to do one of my post trip round up notes do... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Boglers Braustube: Dinkel & Weizen
Boglers Braustube: Dinkel & Weizen (Germany: Hefeweizen: 5% ABV)Visual: Hazy yellow to lemon juice. Very large white head that leaves suds.Nose: Wheat and... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kazematten: Grotten Sante
Kazematten: Grotten Sante (Belgium: Belgian Ale: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Dark brown to black. Large brown small bubbled fizzy head.Nose: Yeastie. Wheaty. Gentle raisin... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Càrn Mòr: Strictly Limited: Teaninich: 10 Year
Càrn Mòr: Strictly Limited: Teaninich: 10 Year (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 10 Year: 46% abv)Visual: Very pale clear gold.Viscosity: Very slow,... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Siren: Bourbon Milkshake
Siren: Bourbon Milkshake (England: Imperial Stout: 11% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Thin off white head.Nose: Lots of toffee, caramel and vanilla. Milky chocolate... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Einbecker Ainpockish Ur-Bock 1378
Einbecker Ainpockish Ur-Bock 1378 (Germany: Heller Bock: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow. Small bubbled carbonation. Thin white head.Nose: Vinous and grapes.... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Herrenhauser: Premium Pilsner
Herrenhauser: Premium Pilsner (Germany: Pilsner: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow to gold. Moderate white head. Small bubbled carbonation.Nose: Light popcorn hops... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Altenauer Brauerei Kolberg: Die Butterhanne Gose Gold: Dunkel
Altenauer Brauerei Kolberg: Die Butterhanne Gose Gold: Dunkel (Germany: Gose: Unknown abv)Visual: Reddened brown. Small bubble carbonation. Thin off white... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brauhaus Goslar: Gose Das Harzer Urbier Hell
Brauhaus Goslar: Gose Das Harzer Urbier Hell (Germany: Gose: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Hazy yellow. Some small bubbled carbonation. An inch of loose bubbles head that... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Carl Betz: Celler Bekenner Bock
Carl Betz: Celler Bekenner Bock (Germany: Dunkel Bock: 6.9% ABV)Visual: Clear caramel brown. Large yellow brown touched head. Lots of small bubbled... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Welde: Himburgs: Pepper Pils
Welde: Himburgs: Pepper Pils (Germany: Pilsener: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Golden and clear with a yellowed huge head.Nose: Peppery. Floral. Slight menthol and herbal... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ale-Mania: New England IPA
Ale-Mania: New England IPA (Germany: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Deep yellow and cloudy body. Thin white head.Nose: Grapefruit and pineapple. Banana. Guava. Orange... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Paulaner: Salvator
Paulaner: Salvator (Germany: Dopplebock: 7.9% ABV)Visual: Reddened brown. Large overripe banana bubbled head.Nose: Cinnamon. Dried banana. Cloves. Wheat.... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Artesans Maians: Espiga Blond Ale
Artesans Maians: Espiga Blond Ale (Spain: Golden Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy yellow blond. An inch of white head.Nose: Grapefruit. Shortbread. Mandarin orange.... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK