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
http://alcoholandaphorisms.wordpress.com/
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: The Macphail Collection: Balblair: 10 Year
The Macphail Collection: Balblair: 10 Year (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 10 Year: 43% ABV)Visual: Pale greened grain.Viscosity: Quite fast thick... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Alphabet Brewing Co (ABC): Hoi Polloi
Alphabet Brewing Co (ABC): Hoi Polloi (England: Bohemian Pilsner: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Pale grain to yellow. Clear inch of a white head. Some carbonation.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Omipollo: Flat Pack Fruit Bat
Brewdog: Omipollo: Flat Pack Fruit Bat (Scotland: Fruit IPA: 6% ABV)Visual: Cherry-aid red. Moderate carbonation. Large reddened froth head.Nose: Musty hops... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Dawkins: The Unrepeatable
Dawkins: The Unrepeatable (England: Golden Ale: 3.8% ABV)Visual: Very pale lemon juice. Moderate white head froth head that leaves suds. Some cloudy lines... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Smoke ‘n’ Barrels: Autumn
Wild Beer Co: Smoke ‘n’ Barrels: Autumn (England: Smoked Ale: 6% ABV)Visual: Hazy caramel brown. Moderate off white head.Nose: Blue cheese. Barbecued sausage.... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ace Of Equinox
Brewdog: Ace Of Equinox (Scotland: Session IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Yellowed main body. Some carbonation. Moderate sized white head.Nose: Passion-fruit. Fresh.... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Beer and Whisky Map: Year 3
Been a lot of action since I last updated this, about a year and a half ago. Mainly due to a few world trips. Expanded Canada heavily, little burst in and aroun... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2016 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kees: Barrel Project #04/2016
Kees: Barrel Project #04/2016 (Imperial Stout: Netherlands: 10.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Thin grey-brown dash of a head.Nose: Toffee. Prickly alcohol.... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Siren: Ten Dollar Shake
Siren: Ten Dollar Shake (England: IPA: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Cloudy and hazy apricot to fruit juice with some bits visible. Large off white head.Nose: Mango. Hop oil... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Cam: Oude Lambiek
De Cam: Oude Lambiek (Belgium: Unblended Lambic: 5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow to lemon juice. Loose, real ale like large bubbled dash of a head.Nose: Dry. Fresh... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Of The Sea
Wild Beer Co: Of The Sea (England:Wheat Ale:7% ABV)Visual: Yellow gold with a thin white dash of a head.Nose: Bubblegum. Calamari. Slightly salty.Body: Vanilla... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: To Øl: Roses Are Brett
To Øl: Roses are Brett (Denmark: Saison: 6% ABV)Visual: Deep cherry red. Red touched inch of froth. Some carbonation mid body.Nose: Tart raspberries. Natural... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Framboos and Framblij
De Molen: Framboos and Framblij (Netherlands: Fruit Beer: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Dark brown. Massive browned white loose bubbled head.Nose: Cinnamon spiced... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Northern Monk: Double Heathen
Northern Monk: Double Heathen (England: IIPA: 10% ABV)Visual: Very hazy to cloudy apricot. Moderate off white head.Nose: Pine needles. Resinous hops. Passion... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Green Flash: Cellar 3: Blanc Tarte Barrique
Green Flash: Cellar 3: Blanc Tarte Barrique (USA: Sour Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice. Thin white dash of a head.Nose: Dry and lemony. Light pepper.... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Cuvee #5
De Molen: Cuvee #5 (Netherlands: Imperial Stout: 10.9% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Thin grey brown dash for a head.Nose: Slightly salty, medicinal air. Peat and... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Beatnik Brewing Collective: Imperial Red Ale
Brewdog: Beatnik Brewing Collective: Imperial Red Ale (Scotland: Amber Ale: 8% ABV)Visual: Reddish brown clear body. Small bubbled carbonation. Thin off white... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wiper and True: Porter: Plum Pudding
Wiper and True: Porter: Plum Pudding (England: Porter: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Opaque black. Large creamy brown froth head.Nose: Grated chocolate dust. Roasted notes... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Dugges: Stillwater: The Tropic Thunder
Dugges: Stillwater: The Tropic Thunder (Sweden: Sour Fruit Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy yellow to lemon juice. Thin white dash of a head.Nose: Peach to peach... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Vliegende Paard: Prearis: Quadrupel
Vliegende Paard: Prearis: Quadrupel (Belgium: Quadrupel: 10% ABV)Visual: Dark brown, with overripe banana colour at the edges. Thin grey to brown dash of a... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK