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 ( 1773 )
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Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Raconteur 3 Yr
Wild Beer Co: Raconteur 3 Yr (England: Barley Wine: 9.9% ABV)Visual: Very dark burgundy to black. Thin grey dash of a head.Nose: Very vinous and heavy. Cider.... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wylam: Hickey The Rake
Wylam: Hickey The Rake (England: American Pale Ale: 4.2% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon to slight apricot. Large fluffy white head that leaves sud lace.Nose: Really... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Siren: Vermont Tea Party
Siren: Vermont Tea Party (England: American Pale Ale: 3.6% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice colour. Small amount of carbonation. Middling size white head.Nose: Drie... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Moor: Bath Ales: St Austell: Dark Knight Weisse
Moor: Bath Ales: St Austell: Dark Knight Weisse (England: Dunkelweizen: 5.1% ABV)Visual: Dark reddish brown. Large bubbled brown head.Nose: Nutty and soft... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Struise: St Amatus Vintage 2013
De Struise: St Amatus Vintage 2013 (Belgium: Quadrupel: 11% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Thick off white head.Nose: Raisins. Malt chocolate. Nuts.... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Old Particular: Laphroaig 18 Year
Douglas Laing: Old Particular: Laphroaig 18 Year (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 18 Year: 48.4% ABV)Visual: Quite light grain gold.Viscosity: Slow thin... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bruichladdich: Octomore: 10 Years (2nd Release)
Bruichladdich: Octomore: 10 Years(2nd Release) (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 10 Year: 57.3% ABV)Visual: Dark gold.Viscosity: Very fast thick... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 40 Year
Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 40 Year (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 40 Year: 54.7% ABV0Visual: Custard gold.Viscosity: Slow thick streaks.Nose: Very... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Carn Mor: Caperdonich 1992
Carn Mor: Caperdonich 1992 (Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 24 Year: 58.9% ABV)Visual: Light gold.Viscosity: Very slow thick streaks.Nose: Clean and light. Citrus... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 21 Year Sherry Edition
Douglas Laing: Timorous Beastie: 21 Year Sherry Edition (Scottish Blended Malt Whisky: 21 Year: 46.8% ABV)Visual: Dark gold.Viscosity: Very slow thick... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog Vs Cloudwater: New England IPA
Brewdog Vs Cloudwater: New England IPA (Scotland: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Pale cloudy coconut touched apricot juice look. Large white crisp bubbled head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2017 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Billionaire
Wild Beer Co: Billionaire (England: Imperial Stout: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Moderate caramel brown head.Nose: Salted caramel. Malt chocolate. Cocoa dust. Bean... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Coedo: Kyara
Coedo: Kyara (Japan: Pilsner: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow gold with moderate white head and no real carbonation.Nose: Malt caramel. Light nutty hops. Milky... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malt Musings: In Which I Actually Do Not Do a Set of Tasting Notes.
Hey everyone.Hope you are enjoying your drinks – was planning to do a new set of tasting notes here on Brewdog’s Born to Die 17/03/2017. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Chocolat
Fantome: Chocolat (Belgium: Saison: 8% ABV)Visual: Hazy darkened yellow to apricot with a large off white head and some sediment.Nose: Carrot and coriander.... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Tropic Thunder
Brewdog: Tropic Thunder (Scotland: Stout: 7% ABV)Visual: Black. Large creamy brown head.Nose: Mocha coffee. Choc orange. Orange juice. Kiwi. Slight cloying... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Chimay: White – Tripel
Chimay: White – Tripel (Belgium: Abbey Tripel: 8% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. Large yellowed to white head. Moderate carbonation.Nose: Peppery. Wheaty. Dry.... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Theakston: Old Peculier
Theakston: Old Peculier (England: Old Ale: 5.6% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Inch of creamy brown froth that leaves suds.Nose: Lightly nutty. Earthy... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Buxton: Omnipollo: Original Rocky Road Ice Cream
Buxton: Omnipollo: Original Rocky Road Ice Cream (England: Imperial Porter: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Slight head on pour which quickly vanishes.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Breakfast Of Champignons
Wild Beer Co: Breakfast Of Champignons (England: Sour Ale: 4.1% ABV)Visual: Dark apricot skin colour. Settles to a thin white head a few seconds after pouring.... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
