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: Full Sail: Wassail Winter Ale
Full Sail: Wassail Winter Ale (USA: English Strong Ale: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Ruddy red, or brown if not held to the light. Some carbonation. Large solid toffee brow... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Chengdu: Wheat
Chengdu: Wheat (China: Wheat Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Cloudy peach skin with large off white head.Nose: Vanilla. Peach. Slight sulphur. Brown bread. Toffee.Body:... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Panda Brew: Mocking Imperial Stout
Panda Brew: Mocking Imperial Stout (China: Imperial Stout: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Slightly fizzy. Loose bubbled large brown head that leaves a sud rim.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Master Gao: Baby Jasmine Tea Lager
Master Gao: Baby Jasmine Tea Lager (China: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Lager: 5.1% ABV)Visual: Thick yellow. High carbonation. White head.Nose: Cake sponge. Mild... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Great Leap Brewing: Liu The Brave Stout (Nitro)
Great Leap Brewing: Liu The Brave Stout (Nitro) (China: Stout: 7.1% abv)Visual: Black. Still. A good centimetre of creamy head.Nose: Creamy coffee. Dry roasted... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Great Leap Brewing: Chesty Puller A-IPA
Great Leap Brewing: Chesty Puller A-IPA (China: IPA: 6.3% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Creamy white head that leaves suds.Nose: Creamy. Gooseberry and kiwi. Banana.... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Panda Brew: 3B Brown Bear Beer Brown Ale
Panda Brew: 3B Brown Bear Beer Brown Ale (China: Brown Ale: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Ruddy red brown. Large yellow brown head.Nose: Dry and nutty. Sweet pecan pie.... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Jambo!
Wild Beer Co: Jambo! (England: Imperial Stout: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Black with an impressively large and solid coffee froth coloured head.Nose: Raspberry and... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: Spottieottiehopaliscious Pale Ale
Odyssey: Spottieottiehopaliscious Pale Ale (England: American Pale Ale: 5.4% ABV)Visual: Very cloudy lemon juice look with a yellow to white head of good size.... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Abstrakt: AB 23
Brewdog: Abstrakt: AB 23 (Scotland: Barley Wine: 11.5% ABV)Visual: Pale varnish red. Thin off white head.Nose: Red cherries. Boozy. Brandy snaps. Treacle. Rum... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Moor: All Dayer Deadpunk Session IPA
Moor: All Dayer Deadpunk Session IPA (England: Session IPA: 3.5% ABV)Visual: Just slightly cloudy yellow with middling off white head.Nose: Brown bread. Quite... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Rooting Around: Autumn
Wild Beer Co: Rooting Around: Autumn (England: Brown Ale: 4.6% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown. Moderate sized, short lasting brown to grey head.Nose: Tobacco.... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Warpigs: Lervig: Socks ‘N’ Sandals
Warpigs: Lervig: Socks ‘N’ Sandals (Norway: American Pale Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Very hazy lemon juice looking body with a moderate sized crisp white head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Boundry: Zapato: You’re Not Getting Any
Boundry: Zapato: You’re Not Getting Any (Ireland: Imperial Stout: 9.8% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Grey brown dash of a head.Nose: Blueberry. Grated chocolate.... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Oud Beersel: Oude Geuze Vieille Vandervelden 135 Years
Oud Beersel: Oude Geuze Vieille Vandervelden 135 Years (Belgium: Gueuze Lambic: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy yellow and pale. Small bubbled carbonation with a small... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Prototype: Blond Ale
Brewdog: Prototype: Blond Ale (Scotland: Blond Ale: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow to blond. Moderate small bubbled carbonation. Moderate whiteish head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Scallywag: 13 Year
Douglas Laing: Scallywag: 13 Year (Scottish Speyside Blended malt Whisky: 13 Year: 46% ABV)Visual: Deep bronzed gold.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Plums.... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Omnipollo: Buxton: Texas Pecan Ice Cream
Omnipollo: Buxton: Texas Pecan Ice Cream (Sweden: Imperial Porter: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Froths up a head that vanishes nigh instantly.Nose: Pecan.... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Nine To Five Wizard
Brewdog: Nine To Five Wizard (Scotland: Weizen Bock: 7.5% ABV)Visual: Overripe banana to browned body with huge ripe banana coloured mound of a head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Rooting Around: Summer
Wild Beer Co: Rooting Around: Summer (England: Sour Ale: 6% ABV)Visual: Yellowed lemon to apricot. Massive white head that settles to a more manageable level... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
