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: Left Hand Giant: Heretic: Monuments
Left Hand Giant: Heretic: Monuments (England: Saison: 8% ABV)Visual: Pale lemon yellow with a gold hint. Large white mound of a head.Nose: Raspberry. Wheaty.... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wander Beyond: Paddle Raspberry Gose
Wander Beyond: Paddle Raspberry Gose (England: Gose: 4.3% ABV)Visual: Reddened apricot. Moderate creamy off white head.Nose; Tart, fresh raspberry. Very clean.... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Heaven Hill : Rittenhouse: Straight Rye Whisky Bottled-In-Bond
Heaven Hill : Rittenhouse: Straight Rye Whisky Bottled-In-Bond (USA: Rye Whisky: 50% ABV)Visual: Bronze to amber. Fast thick streaks come from the spirit.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fyne Ales: Origins Brewing – Kilkerran Wee Heavy
Fyne Ales: Origins Brewing – Kilkerran Wee Heavy (Scotland: Scotch Ale: 7.6% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Thin grey dash of a head. Nose; Oily. Figs.... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Toppling Goliath: Golden Nugget
Toppling Goliath: Golden Nugget (USA: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Cloudy darkened apricot skin and a large yellowed loose bubbled head that leaves suds.Nose: Creamy.... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: Juice Vibe
Odyssey: Juice Vibe (England: IIPA: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Light lemon juice to apricot. Cloudy body with a large white to yellow head.Nose: Pineapple. Peach. Crisp... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Omnipollo: Amurga
Omnipollo: Amurga (Sweden: Imperial Stout: 11% ABV)Visual: Black. Creamy brown head that leaves suds.Nose: Grated chocolate and chocolate dust. Wholemeal... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Uiltje: Imperial Pineapple Weizenbock
Uiltje: Imperial Pineapple Weizenbock (Netherlands: Weizenbock: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice to apricot. Thicker streams evident within the body. Large... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichiro: Chichibu:Single Cask: No 2650
Ichiro: Chichibu: Single Cask: No 2650 (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 6 Year: 59.3% ABV)Visual: Deep rich gold.Nose: Cherries and black cherries. Rich red wine.... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichiro: Chichibu: Cask Strength Port Pipes 2012
Ichiro: Chichibu: Cask Strength Port Pipes 2012 (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 5 Year: 59 % ABV)Visual: Deep ruddy red touched gold.Nose: Red and black... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichiro: Chichubu: IPA Cask Finish 2017
Ichiro: Chichubu: IPA Cask Finish 2017 (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 57.5% ABV)Visual: Deep gold with slow thin streaks from the spirit.Nose: Thick. Menthol... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichiro: Chichibu: The Peated 2016
Ichiro: Chichibu: The Peated 2016 (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 4 Year: 54.5% ABV)Visual:Clear gold. Thin slow streaks.Nose: Smokey. Beef crisps. Barbecue... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichiro: Chichibu: On The Way (2nd Release)
Ichiro: Chichibu: On The Way (2nd Release) (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 55.5% ABV)Visual: Clear gold with fast thick streaks from the spirit.Nose: Light... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: La Trappe: Quadrupel
La Trappe: Quadrupel (Netherlands: Quadrupel: 10% ABV)Visual: Mahogany polished red touch in a clear fizzy body that has a small grey, evenly spread head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Rhubarber
Wild Beer Co: Rhubarber (England: Fruit Beer : 6% ABV)Visual: Dark, cloudy apricot with large white fluffy head.Nose: Tart rhubarb in an unsweetened fashion.... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Spencer: Trappist Ale
Spencer: Trappist Ale (USA: Belgian Ale: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Ruddy apricot skin colour, with a cloudy body. Thin off white head.Nose: Lemon sherbet. Funky yeast... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Naylor’s: Martha’s Chocolate Milk Stout
Naylor’s: Martha’s Chocolate Milk Stout (England: Sweet Stout: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Black to very dark brown at the edges. Small grey brown dash of a head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Port Askaig: 8 Year
Port Askaig: 8 Year (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 8 Year: 45.8% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow with brackish green tinge. Fast thick streaks. Water makes very... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lervig: Toasted Maple Stout
Lervig: Toasted Maple Stout (Norway: Imperial Stout: 12 % ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Thin dash of a grey head.Nose: Liquorice. Toasted teacakes. Vanilla.Body:... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Beavertown: KCBC : Unity Makes Strength
Beavertown: KCBC : Unity Makes Strength (England: Belgian Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Pale, hazy peach skin to lemon colour. Moderate white mounded head.Nose: Funky.... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
