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 ( 1772 )
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Tasting Notes: Cloudwater: Are We Unique?
Cloudwater: Are We Unique? (England: IIPA: 9.2% ABV)Visual: Slightly hazy, dark yellowed to apricot body. An inch of bubbled white head and lots of small bubble... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: BioNoc’: Asso Di Coppe Impombera
BioNoc’: Asso Di Coppe Impombera (Italy: Sour Ale: 6% ABV)Visual: Deep black cherry red. Clear body. Thin dash of a reddened head. Small bubbled... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Linlithgow (Aka St Magdalene): Silent Stills: 22 Year
Linlithgow (Aka St Magdalene): Silent Stills: 22 Year (Scottish Lowland Single Malt Whisky: 22 Year: 51.7% ABV)Visual: Pale Gold. Slow but thick streaks come... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Double A Brewing: Autre Chose
Double A Brewing: Autre Chose (Russia: Sour Ale: 8% ABV)Visual: Darked apricot gold. A centimetre of bubbled head. Lots of small bubbled carbonation.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: One Mile End: Morello Cherry Gose
One Mile End: Morello Cherry Gose (England: Gose: 4.2% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot, that turns rose hued at times. A thin dash of bubbles for a head. Fast, small... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Top Out: First Ascents – Yukatan Honey Wheat Wine
Top Out: First Ascents – Yukatan Honey Wheat Wine (Scotland: Bearley Wine: 10.2% ABV)Visual: Very dark red to brown. A beige, thin bubbled centimetre of a... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Elements Of Islay: Pi 6
Elements Of Islay: Pi 6 (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky:7 Year: 55.3% ABV)Visual: Very light, clear gold. Slow thick streaks come from the spirit. Nose: Soot... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Port Askiag 28 Year
Port Askiag 28 Year (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 28 Years: 45.8% ABV)Visual: Pale gold. Slow thick streaks from the spirit.Nose: Subtle smoke. Subtle... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Heaven Hill: Parker’s Heritage Barrel Finished in Orange Curacao
Heaven Hill: Parker’s Heritage Barrel Finished in Orange Curacao (USA: Bourbon Whiskey: 55% ABV)Visual: Deep gold. Fast thick streaks followed by thin... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Red Breast: Cask Strength 12: 2018 Edition
Red Breast: Cask Strength 12: 2018 Edition (Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey: 12 Year: 58.2% ABV)Visual: Bright honeyed gold, streaks come down as a thick... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Berry Bros and Rudd: Orkney Islands 17 Year
Berry Bros and Rudd: Orkney Islands 17 Year (Scottish Island Single Malt Whisky: 17 Year: 56.4% ABV)Visual: Very light yellowed gold. Fast, thick streaks come... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kompaan: No 45 Vrij Buiter
Kompaan: No 45 Vrij Buiter (Netherlands: Porter: 7.1% ABV)Visual: Very dark red to black. Thin browned head that leaves suds.Nose: Creamy. Roasted. Liquorice.... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Two Chef’s: Tropical Ralphie Weizen
Two Chef’s: Tropical Ralphie Weizen (Netherlands: Hefeweizen: 5% ABV)Visual: Lightly hazy clear lemon juice. Massive white mounded head.Nose: Passion fruit.... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Northern Monk: Don’t Mess With Yorkshire
Northern Monk: Don’t Mess With Yorkshire (England: American Pale Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon coloured body with a massive white bubbled head that leaves... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Harvey’s: Sussex Best Low Alcohol
Harvey’s: Sussex Best Low Alcohol (England: Low Alcohol Bitter: 0.5% ABV)Visual: Slight darkened gold. Thin white rim of bubbles.Nose: Honey. Thick. Nutty –... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bokkereyer (Aka Methode Goat): Barrique Oloroso 2017
Bokkereyer (Aka Methode Goat): Barrique Oloroso 2017 (Belgium: Gueuze: 6% ABV)Visual: Hazy dark gold. Loose bubbled head. Some carbonation.Nose: Wheaty. Dry... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bokkereyer (Aka Methode Goat): Framboos Vanille 2018
Bokkereyer (Aka Methode Goat): Framboos Vanille 2018 (Belgium: Fruit Lambic: 6% ABV)Visual: Bright cherry red, with only a thin white rim of bubbles instead of ... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stavio: Birrozzo Pinotto 2014
Stavio: Birrozzo Pinotto 2014 (Italy: Sour Ale: 7.5%)Visual: Hazy apricot. Rim of white bubbles instead of a head.Nose: Musty and thick. Dry sultanas. Light... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cantillon: Vigneronne
Cantillon: Vigneronne (Belgium: Fruit Lambic: 6% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon to peach skin.Nose: Dried apricot. Old muggy hops. Oats. Dry white wine. Dry in... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ritterguts: Bärentöter Sour Gose Bock
Ritterguts: Bärentöter Sour Gose Bock (Germany: Gose: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Reddened brown. Massive, lightly brown touched head.Nose: Cinnamon and coriander.... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2019 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
