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: Kundmüller:Weiherer Doppelbock Holzfassgelagert: Rum Cask
Kundmüller: Weiherer Doppelbock Holzfassgelagert: Rum Cask (German: Doppelbock: 12.1% ABV)Visual: Lightly hazy yellow to apricot body. Very little carbonation,... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The Bruery: As Far As The Rye Can See
The Bruery: As Far As The Rye Can See (USA: Imperial Stout: 18.7% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Very short lived head, that vanishes quickly to nothing.Nose: Rye... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Holyrood: Arrival
Holyrood: Arrival (Scotland Lowland Single Malt Whisky: 46.1% ABV)Visual: Deep rich gold. Fast thick streaks come from the spirit.Nose: Thick. Dark honey. Toffe... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hepworth + Co: Thomas Hardy Ale: The Historical
Hepworth + Co: Thomas Hardy Ale: The Historical (England: Barley Wine: 11.3% ABV)Visual: Hazy darkened red. Thin white dash of a head.Nose: Peppery. Fruitcake.... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bushmills: 15 Year
Bushmills: 15 Year (Ireland Single Malt Whiskey: 15 Year: 40% ABV)Visual: Clear, just slightly darkened gold. Medium speed and thickness streaks come from the... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hepworth + Co: Thomas Hardy Ale: Vintage 2024
Hepworth + Co: Thomas Hardy Ale: Vintage 2024 (England: Barley Wine: 11.3% ABV)Visual: Dark chestnut to red. Thin dash of a head. Clear and still body.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wizard: Passion West Coast IPA
Wizard: Passion West Coast IPA (Thailand: IPA: 5.7% ABV)Visual: Lemon juice colour, just slightly hazy body. Larger than normal yellow white frothy bubbled... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lao Brewery Co (Carlsberg) : Beerlao: Dark Lager
Lao Brewery Co (Carlsberg) : Beerlao: Dark Lager (Lao: Dark Lager: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Dark ruddy red brown body, with a very large browned head that leaves... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Epic: Hop Zombier
Epic: Hop Zombier (New Zealand: IIPA: 10% ABV)Visual: Bright, clear yellow gold body with large yellowed loose bubbled head., Some small bubbled carbonation to... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Pheebok: Sawasdee IPA
Pheebok: Sawasdee IPA (Thailand: IPA: 5.8% ABV)Visual: Pale, only very lightly hazy lemon juice to clear yellow gold body. Large mounded white head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Deschutes: The Abyss 2019 Reserve Old World
Deschutes: The Abyss 2019 Reserve Old World (USA: Imperial Stout: 10.8% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Thin dark brown frothy head.Nose: Tobacco. Mild peppercorn.... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The Brewing Project: Raven
The Brewing Project: Raven (Thailand: IPA: 6% ABV)Visual: Just lightly hazy lemon juice colour body, with a tinge of apricot at the centre. Large yellowed... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Heart Of Darkness: Engkanto: Witch Dance Ume & Osmanthus Black...
Heart Of Darkness: Engkanto: Witch Dance Ume & Osmanthus Black Lager (Vietnam: Black Lager: 5.7% ABV)Visual: Very dark red when held to the light, black... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Muay Thai: Chok Dee Pilsner
Muay Thai: Chok Dee Pilsner (Thailand: Pilsner: 4.8 % ABV)Visual: Clear pale yellow gold body with a thin white head. Some small bubbled carbonation.Nose: Kiwi... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Udomsuk: Malty Cole
Udomsuk: Malty Cole (Thailand: Brown Ale: 5.9% ABV)Visual: Slightly reddened brown clear body. Creamy brownish white head.Nose: Apricot. Ovaltine. Light... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Full Moon: Bussaba Ex-Weisse
Full Moon: Bussaba Ex-Weisse (Thailand: Hefewizen: 4 % ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice colour body with a large, mounded, small bubbled head.Nose: Very fresh... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Pheebok: Away Gee IPA
Pheebok: Away Gee IPA (Thailand; IPA: 7.5% ABV)Visual: Just lightly hazy apricot skin coloured body with a medium white head.Nose: Apricot and peach. Green... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Full Moon: Say Play Cold IPA
Full Moon: Say Play Cold IPA (Thailand: Cold IPA: 4% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice body, with a solid, good sized bubbly white head.Nose: Pineapple. Clean.... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Boon Rawd: Singha: Reserve
Boon Rawd: Singha: Reserve (Thailand: Premium Lager: 5.3% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. A centimetre of white bubbled head. Some small bubbled carbonation in... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Udomsuk: King Castle
Udomsuk: King Castle (Thailand: Kolsch: 5.7% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow grain body with a frothy inch of a head.Nose: Malt biscuits. Shortbread. Soft lime. Hop... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2024 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK