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: Brewdog: Coffee and Chocolate Stout
Brewdog: Coffee and Chocolate Stout (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 9.5% ABV)Visual: Black, large caramel to cocoa hued head. Lots of froth to the head but few... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malt Musing: On “That” Label.
I managed to make a recent Brewdog event in Bristol, and amongst the free beer and snacks, and the general fun got the chance to ask James about the “Libertaria... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Firestone Walker: Double Jack
Firestone Walker: Double Jack (USA: IIPA: 9.5% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Quite frothy head, but settles quickly leaving dregs around the edge of the glass. The... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Uncommon Brewers: Bacon Brown Ale
Uncommon Brewers: Bacon Brown Ale (USA: Brown Ale:6.8% ABV)Visual: Clear dark brown red. Inch of mounded browned bubbles that frothed up far too easily. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Abstrakt AB11
Brewdog: Abstrakt AB11 (Scotland: Barley Wine: 12.8% ABV)Visual: Black, good sized frothy coffee brown head. The body leaves a viscous sheen after a swirl aroun... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Allagash: Curieux
Allagash: Curieux (USA: Abbey Tripel: 11% abv)Visual: Ripe banana skin yellow and somewhat hazy. Loose slightly custard hued head with tight bubbled... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malt Musings: Old Beer: Good Beer? AB04: Two Years Aged
It’s time again to look at the effect that ageing has on beer, and for this one we have what would by normal criteria be considered a perfect candidate for... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Butcombe: Adam Henson’s Rare Breed
Butcombe: Adam Henson’s Rare Breed (England: Bitter: 4.2% ABV)Visual: Clear gold still body, small dash of white head that leaves white sud trails.Nose: Light... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Raspberry Revolver
Brewdog: Raspberry Revolver (Scotland: Fruit Beer: 4.1% ABV)Visual: Bronzed red. Small white shimmer of bubblesNose: Slightly muggy and cloying but with distinc... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Movember (2012)
Brewdog: Movember (2012) (Scotland: Black IPA: 4.7% ABV)Visual: Black. Coffee head that is not much above a dash of brown bubbles that leaves a surprising amoun... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: Football Solstice Saison
Mikkeller: Football Solstice Saison (Denmark: Fruit Saison: 6% ABV)Visual: Cherry aid red and clear. Large rouge blushed loose bubbled head.Nose: Slightly spicy... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bowmore: 18 Year
Bowmore: 18 Year (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 18 Years: 43% ABV)Visual: A quite reddened copper.Viscosity: Quite fast thick streaks.Nose: Smoke, just... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Gordon and Macphail: Connoisseurs Choice: Port Ellen 1982
Gordon and Macphail: Connoisseurs Choice: Port Ellen 1982 (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 27 Year: 43%)(Bottled 2009)Visual: Clear grain to yellow.Viscosity... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Juniper Wheat
Brewdog: Juniper Wheat (Scotland: Wheat Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Clear grain to gold. Small white head that is pretty much only a small layer over the liquid.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Magic Rock: Magic 8 Ball Chardonnay Barrel With Brett
Magic Rock: Magic 8 Ball Chardonnay Barrel With Brett (England: Black IPA: 7% ABV)Visual: Black. Small coffee head, mainly around the rim of the glass.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ghost Deer
Brewdog: Ghost Deer (Scotland: Belgium Strong Ale: 28% ABV) Visual: Copper to red. Still. No head, and did you really expect one? Nose: Brandy cream and... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: JW Lees: Manchester Star Ale
JW Lees: Manchester Star Ale (England: Porter: 7.3% ABV) Visual: Very dark red to black. Large mound of froth with a caramel creamy look. Nose: Earthy. Some... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Rogue: Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale
Rogue: Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale (USA: Smoked Beer: 6.5% ABV) Visual: Hazy copper to cherry red. Half inch of large browned and sud leaving bubbles for a... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Imperial Red Wheat
Brewdog: Imperial Red Wheat (Scotland: American Strong Ale:11.1% ABV) Visual: Cloudy browned red with a thin white dust around the edges for a head. Nose:... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Firestone Walker: Union Jack IPA
Firestone Walker: Union Jack IPA (USA:IPA 7.5% ABV) Visual: Clear gold. Small burst of white to caramel edged frothy head. Nose: Smooth and creamy. Key lime pie... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK