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: Kaapse: Karel
Kaapse: Karel (Netherlands: American Pale Ale: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Hazy peach flesh. Large white head with brown smudges.Nose: Apricot and caramel. Crisp hops and... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Arbor: Steel City: Hopcraft: Argy Bargy
Arbor: Steel City: Hopcraft: Argy Bargy (England: Barley Wine: 10.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Red hue at edges. Moderate brown head that is thin froth and large... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Magic Ghost
Fantome: Magic Ghost (Belgium: Saison: 8% ABV)Visual: Deep lime green. Huge green touched head. Large amounts of carbonation.Nose: Sweet lime juice and lime... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Buxton: Origo: Patersbier
Buxton: Origo: Patersbier (England: Belgian Ale: 4.0% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold with hazy string throughout. Small white head.Nose: Brown bread. Mashed... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fallen: First Class Rendezvous
Fallen: First Class Rendezvous (Scotland: Imperial Porter: 8% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Moderate beige froth that leaves suds.Nose: Habanero sauce. Tequila... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Monk Hammer
Brewdog: Monk Hammer (Scotland: IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Clear banana yellow to pale gold. Moderate carbonation. Large white bubbled head.Nose: Pineapple. Pepper.... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cooper’s Choice: Laggan Mill: Cask 7977
Cooper’s Choice: Laggan Mill: Cask 7977 (Scottish Islay Single Cask Malt Whisky: 46% ABV)Visual: Very clear with a slight brackish tinge. Becomes very hazy... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Pissenlit
Fantome: Pissenlit (Belgium: Saison: 8% ABV)Visual: Dark hazy apricot. Moderate white bubbled head.Nose: Vanilla. Cut grass. Brown sugar. Wholemeal flour and... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Welde: Badisch Gose
Welde: Badisch Gose (Germany: Gose: 4.6% ABV)Visual: Lemon curd, hazy and carbonated. Moderate white head.Nose: Lemon and meringue. Salted rock. Lime. Muesli.... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: III (Aka Three)
Wild Beer Co: III (Aka Three) (England: Barley Wine: 9% ABV)Visual: Cherry touched red. Slightly hazy. Strawberry touched white froth head. Seemingly still body... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ace Of Simcoe
Brewdog: Ace Of Simcoe (Scotland: Session IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Darkened gold. Clear. Moderate carbonation and moderate off white head.Nose: Passion fruit.... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Weird Beard: Le Debauche: Pankot Palace
Weird Beard: Le Debauche: Pankot Palace (England: Sweet Stout: 5.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Moderate brown froth head that raises easily on a swirl.Nose: Massive... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Connoisseurs Choice: Tomatin: 1997
Connoisseurs Choice: Tomatin: 1997 (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 17 Year: 46% ABV)Visual: Thick grain to light gold.Viscosity: Very many thin, very slo... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Witness
Wild Beer Co: Witness (England: Belgian Ale: 5.8% ABV)Visual: Bright clear apricot gold. Small white bubbled head.Nose: Pepper. Funky yeast. Cheese puffs.... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stewarts: Elysium 3: Speyside Sherry Malt Edition
Stewarts: Elysium 3: Speyside Sherry Malt Edition (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 11.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Short lived brown head that settles to a brown... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Störtebeker Whisky-Bier
Störtebeker Whisky-Bier (Germany: Smoked Beer: 9% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow. Some carbonation. Clear. Large yellow white mound of a head.Nose: Caramel. Wet wood... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Sierra Madre : Ocho Reales Porter
Sierra Madre : Ocho Reales Porter (Mexico: Porter: 5% ABV)Visual: Dark black cherry to black. Thin brown head.Nose: Fruitcake. Madeira and port mix. Blueberry.... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Swannay: Orkney Blast
Swannay: Orkney Blast (Scotland: English Strong Ale: 6% ABV)Visual: Clear thick gold. A cm of creamy and loose bubbles that leave sud rims.Nose: Barley. Lemon.... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fallen: Brewdog: Big Raspberry Dog Chew
Fallen: Brewdog: Big Raspberry Dog Chew (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Thick creamy inch of brown bubbled milkshake froth.Nose: Soft... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stone: Monkey Paw: Juli Goldenberg: 24 Carrot Golden Ale
Stone: Monkey Paw: Juli Goldenberg: 24 Carrot Golden Ale (USA: Spice Beer: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow gold. Thin white head. Low carbonation.Nose: Carrot.... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK