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: Bosteels: Kwak
Bosteels: Kwak (Belgium: Belgian Strong Ale: 8.4% ABV)Visual: Caramel brown. Large browned froth for a head.Nose: Brown sugar in a carmalised and crème brulee... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ace Of Citra
Brewdog: Ace Of Citra (Scotland: Session IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow. Small white head. Small bubbled carbonation.Nose: Pineapple and apples. Peach. Mild... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Paddy: Old Irish Whiskey
Paddy: Old Irish Whiskey (Irish Blended Whiskey: 40% ABV)Visual: Grain to yellow.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Viscous. Strong alcohol jelly like fumes.... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tempest: Drop Kick Me Jesus
Tempest: Drop Kick Me Jesus (Scotland: Sour Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Clear dried banana yellow. Small white head and moderate carbonation.Nose: Sweat peaches and... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Chimay: Grand Reserve 2016: Viellie En Barriques
Chimay: Grand Reserve 2016: Viellie En Barriques (Belgium: Belgian Strong Ale: 10.5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Moderate creamy brown coloured small... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Arbor and Buskers: Lost In Translation
Arbor and Buskers: Lost In Translation (England: Belgian Ale: 7% ABV)Visual: Dark cloudy caramel to brown. Massive caramel touched loose bubble head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Old Ballantruan: The Peated Malt
Old Ballantruan: The Peated Malt (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 50% ABV)Visual:Light yellowed gold.Viscosity: Slow thin puckering from the spirit.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Hel and Verdoemenis: Bruichladdich (Peated) BA: Brett...
De Molen: Hel and Verdoemenis: Bruichladdich (Peated) BA: Brett Edition (Netherlands: Imperial Stout: 11% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Brown rim around the glass... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stewart: Hawkshead: Margarita Gose
Stewart: Hawkshead: Margarita Gose (Scotland: Gose: 6% ABV)Visual: Yellowed to lemon juice coloured body. Large off white head. Hazy mid body. Lots of sediment... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The Pogues: Irish Whiskey
The Pogues: Irish Whiskey (Irish Blended Whiskey: 40% ABV)Visual: Deep ruddy gold.Viscosity: Generally fast thick streaks.Nose: Honey and custard. Lightly... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Scuttlebutt: Porter
Scuttlebutt: Porter (USA: Porter: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Dark brown at edges. Thin beige head.Nose: Roasted. Nutty. Dry roasted peanuts. Creamy yet slightly... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen and Brew By Numbers: Name and No:01
De Molen and Brew By Numbers: Name and No:01 (Netherlands:American Pale Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice. Massive yellowed to white loose bubbled heads... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ardbeg: Perpetuum
Ardbeg: Perpetuum (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 47.4% ABV)Visual: Pale gold.Viscosity: Medium speed and thickness streaks.Nose: Smoke. Oily fish skins.... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Northern Monks: Real Junk Food Project: Wasted
Northern Monks: Real Junk Food Project: Wasted (England: Saison: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Dried apricot coloured. Massive yellowed mounded bubbles for a head that leave... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Glen Scotia: 15 Year
Glen Scotia: 15 Year (Scottish Single Malt Campbeltown Whisky: 15 Year: 46% ABV)Visual: Deep bronzed gold.Viscosity: Quite a few fast, thick streaks.Nose: Golde... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Thornbridge: Love Amongst The Ruins
Thornbridge: Love Amongst The Ruins (England: Sour Ale: 7% ABV)Visual: Dark brown to red. Hazy thin rim of off white bubbles.Nose: Sour cherries and sour... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Närke: Kaggen Stormaktsporter Börb’nåhallon
Närke: Kaggen Stormaktsporter Börb’nåhallon (Sweden: Imperial Stout: 9.1% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Brown rim of a head around the glass.Nose: Bourbon.... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cantillon: Soleil De Minuit
Cantillon: Soleil De Minuit (Fruit Lambic: Belgium: 5% ABV)Visual: Clear, still gold. Thin dust of a head. Hazy with bits evident in the body as you reach the... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Narke: Jontes Atgeir
Narke: Jontes Atgeir (Sweden: American Pale Ale: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Pale grain to yellow with a white inch of head.Nose: Hay and light bitterness. Bready. Slight... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Norrkoping: Bastarden
Norrkoping: Bastarden (Sweden: American Strong Ale: 7.1% ABV)Visual: Deep black cherry red. Thin off white head.Nose: Red wine and glacier cherries. Chocolate... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK