Alcoholandaphorisms
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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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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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1757 )
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Tasting Notes: HB Berchtesgaden: Jubilamsbier
HB Berchtesgaden: Jubilamsbier (German: Marzen: 5.1% ABV)Visual: Darkened gold clear body. Lots of small bubbled carbonation. Large, slightly yellowed, mounded... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Henderson’s: Fierce: Rush Canadian Golden Ale
Henderson’s: Fierce: Rush Canadian Golden Ale (Scotland: Golden Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Solid, just slightly browned, gold. Very mild hazy to a clear body. Frothy... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Adelphi: Clynelish: 9 Year
Adelphi: Clynelish: 9 Year (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 9 Years: 53.5% ABV)Visual: Pale slight green touched grain coloured body. A few fast streaks,... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: HB Tegernsee: Tegernseer Hell Alkoholfrei
HB Tegernsee: Tegernseer Hell Alkoholfrei (Germany: Low Alcohol: 0.5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold body. Moderate amounts of small bubbled carbonation. Very... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lucky Saint: German Weissbier
Lucky Saint: German Weissbier (England: Low Alcohol: 0.5% ABV)Visual: Caramel touched dark bruised banana coloured body. Very large mounded bubbled head.... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hofbräuhaus Traunstein: Helles
Hofbräuhaus Traunstein: Helles (Germany: Helles: 5.3% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow grain body with large white mounded head that leaves some suds. Lots of small... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Freising: Graf Toerring Original Urhell
Freising: Graf Toerring Original Urhell (Germany: Helles: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Very pale yellow body. Mass of small bubbled carbonation in the body. Massive white... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Compañía Cervecera De Canarias :Dorada Especial Tostada
Compañía Cervecera de Canarias: Dorada Especial Tostada (Spain: Vienna Lager: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Darkened caramel brown clear body. Large frothy browned head... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kabrew: Royal Pride IPA
Kabrew: Royal Pride IPA (South Korea: IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Reddened caramel brown body with a large creamy brown head. Slightly cloudy touch to a mostly clear... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Nc’nean Organic Single Malt
Nc’nean Organic Single Malt (Highland Single Malt Whisky: 46% ABV)Visual: Very lightly browned gold body. Fast, thick streaks come from the spirit.Nose: Shredde... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Nomadic: Dark Horse – Imperial Oatmeal Stout
Nomadic: Dark Horse – Imperial Oatmeal Stout (South Korea: Imperial Stout: 10.5% ABV)Visual: Opaque black with a surprisingly large inch of creamy brown... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bottle Logic: Voodoo Brewing Company: Teraphobia
Bottle Logic: Voodoo Brewing Company: Teraphobia (USA: Imperial Stout: 14.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Very viscous pour. Still with tiny islands of bubbles but no hea... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Waterford: Ballykilcavan 1.2
Waterford: Ballykilcavan 1.2 (Irish Single Malt Whisky: 50% ABV)Visual: Slightly browned gold. Thick puckering comes from the spirit.Nose: Dried apricot. Fresh... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hacker Pschorr: Oktoberfest Bier
Hacker Pschorr: Oktoberfest Bier (German: Oktoberfest Marzen: 6% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow gold. Large mounded white bubbly head. Moderate amounts of small bubble... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Struise: Black Damnation 08 S.H.I.T (Supreme Hoppy Intensive...
Struise: Black Damnation 08 S.H.I.T (Supreme Hoppy Intensive Thing) (Belgium: Black IIPA: 12% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Thin brown bubbled dash head.Nose: Fudge... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ballindalloch: Vintage Release 2015: United Kingdom
Ballindalloch: Vintage Release 2015: United Kingdom (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 46% ABV)Visual: Medium pale gold body with generally slow thick... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ardnamurchan: Mezcal Cask
Ardnamurchan: Mezcal Cask (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 55% ABV)Visual: Pale grain colour. Fast thick streaks from the spirit.Nose: Viscous, jelly... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Verdant: Bale Breaker: Stoup: Little Summer Beer Bash 25: Collab...
Verdant: Bale Breaker: Stoup: Little Summer Beer Bash 25: Collab 2: WC IPA (England: IPA: 7% ABV)Visual: Lightly hazy pale yellow gold. Some small bubbled... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Glen Scotia: Icons Of Campbeltown Release No 2: Medium Peated...
Glen Scotia: Icons Of Campbeltown Release No 2: Medium Peated Barolo Red Wine Cask Finish (Scottish Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky: 14 Years: 56.8% ABV)Visual:... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mash Gang: Lesser Evil
Mash Gang: Lesser Evil (England: Low Alcohol: 0.5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown and opaque. Creamy brown inch of a head that leaves suds.Nose: Black forest... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
