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: Brewdog: Prototype: Black Rye IPA
Brewdog: Prototype: Black Rye IPA (Scotland: BIPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Large creamy browned head.Nose: Kiwi. Muggy hops. Malt chocolate.... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Rodenbach: Alexander
Rodenbach: Alexander (Belgium: Fruit Sour Brown: 5.6% ABV)Visual: Clear black cherry red with off white head.Nose: Red cherries. Tart. Gummed brown paper.... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: Deya: Beautiful Blueberry
Odyssey: Deya: Beautiful Blueberry (England: IPA: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Deep red brown. Raspberry yogurt looking small bubbled head. Cloudy to opaque main... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 18 Year
Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 18 Year (Scottish Highland Blended Whisky: 18 Year: 46.8% ABV)Visual: Clear pale yellow.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Prototype: Double IPA
Brewdog: Prototype: Double IPA (Scotland: IIPA: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Pale clear gold. Small bubbled carbonation. Medium off white head.Nose: Fresh, slightly resinou... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Northern Monk: Alefarm: Patron’s Project 7.01: DDH Saison
Northern Monk: Alefarm: Patron’s Project 7.01: DDH Saison (England: Saison: 7.0% ABV)Visual: Overripe banana coloured, high carbonation, hazy body with an... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Beavertown: Stillwater Artisanal: Skullwater
Beavertown: Stillwater Artisanal: Skullwater (England: Belgian Ale: 6.4% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice. Moderate white loose bubbled head.Nose: Apricot and... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Oude Geuze Boon: A L’ancienne Vat 109 Mono Blend
Oude Geuze Boon: A L’ancienne Vat 109 Mono Blend (Belgium: Geuze Lambic: 8.2% ABV)Visual: Apricot skin coloured body. Large solid white head. Lots of small... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Prototype: Tangerine Session IPA
Brewdog: Prototype: Tangerine Session IPA (Scotland: Session IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Slightly burnished gold. Clear. Small bubbled carbonation. Medium sized off... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Rock Oyster 18 Year
Douglas Laing: Rock Oyster 18 Year (Scottish Island Blended Malt Whisky: 18 Year: 46.8% ABV)Visual: Pale gold.Viscosity: Slow thin streaks.Nose: Wet rocks.... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Garage Beer Co: Wild Beer Co: Snake Fear
Garage Beer Co: Wild Beer Co: Snake Fear (Spain: IIPA: 8% ABV)Visual: Very cloudy apricot with an off white heads. Looks bitty on the pour, which dispersers int... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Jefferson’s Wood Experiment: 1
Jefferson’s Wood Experiment: 1 (USA Bourbon/Whiskey: 46% ABV)(Standard whiskey barrel with #3 char)Visual: Very dark reddened bronze.Viscosity: Very fast sheet... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Amundsen: Oceans West Coast IPA
Amundsen: Oceans West Coast IPA (Normay: IPA: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Bronzed gold. Moderate caramel touched head. Clear.Nose: Peach. Fresh fruit. Tinned tropical... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Nomad: Outland Whisky
Nomad: Outland Whisky (Scottish/Spanish Whisky: 41.3% ABV)Visual: Burnished deep gold.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Thick and spirity. Sherry trifle and... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Cam: Wilde Bosbessen
De Cam: Wilde Bosbessen (Belgium: Fruit Lambic: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Very deep, cloudy black-cherry red. Moderate burgundy fizzy head.Nose: Massive horse blankets.... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Jefferson’s Wood Experiment: 11
Jefferson’s Wood Experiment: 11 (USA Bourbon/Whiskey: 46% ABV)(Original Barrel: Inserts for used wine barrels. High mocha)Visual: Bronzed gold.Viscosity: Fast... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lervig: Way: Three Bean Stout
Lervig: Way: Three Bean Stout (Norway: Imperial Stout: 13% ABV)Visual: Black. Thick look on pour. Thin creamy brown head.Nose: Thick. Tofu. Liquorice. Crushed... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Jefferson’s Wood Experiment: 5
Jefferson’s Wood Experiment: 5 (USA Bourbon/Whiskey: 46% BV)(Whiskey barrel 3: Standard whiskey barrel. #3 char with a cuvee cube tube.)Visual: Deep bronzed to... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Poppels: DIPA
Poppels: DIPA (Sweden: IIPA: 8% ABV)Visual: Dark yellow with brown hints, a massive yellowed head upon that which leaves suds.Nose: Thick, resinous, oily hops.... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kennet and Avon Brewing: Dundas Best Bitter
Kennet and Avon Brewing: Dundas Best Bitter (England: Bitter: 4.2% ABV)Visual: Caramel brown. Very large caramel brown touched white mounded head that leaves... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
