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: Burning Sky: Liberty Brewing: Descent Into The Maelstrom
Burning Sky: Liberty Brewing: Descent Into The Maelstrom (England: American Pale Ale: 6.66% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice. Small white head.Nose: Pineapple... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2016 DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Beavertown: Oscar Blues: Tempus Project: Phobos
Beavertown: Oskar Blues: Tempus Project: Phobos (England: Weizenbock: 9.1% ABV)Visual: Dark brown and mostly opaque. A couple of inches of brown bubbled froth... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: 8 Wired: Black and Blue
Wild Beer Co: 8 Wired: Black and Blue (England: Sour Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Yellow to peach hazy body with moderate white head.Nose: Fresh and acidic. Fresh apples... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Raasay: While We Wait
Raasay: While We Wait (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 46% ABV)Visual: Clear rose wine.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Rose wine and glacier... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Law Man: Obsidian: Barrel Aged Stout
Law Man: Obsidian: Barrel Aged Stout (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 8.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. No head despite a vigorous pour. Nose: Smokey coffee. Raw coffee... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Chili Hammer
Brewdog: Chili Hammer (Scotland: Spice IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Pale clear yellow. Lots of carbonation but only a small white head.Nose: Pineapple. Fresh. Slight... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Odyssey: Ego Wars: V2
Odyssey: Ego Wars: V2 (England: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Light hazy banana yellow. Massive large bubbled yellow white head that leaves lace.Nose: Pumpkin. Peach.... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ballechin: 10 Year
Ballechin: 10 Year (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 10 year: 46% ABV)Visual: Deep gold.Viscosity: Very slow, thin streaks.Nose: Massive peat and beef... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hoppin’ Frog: Karminator
Hoppin’ Frog: Karminator (USA: Doppelbock: 9.3% ABV)Visual: Cloudy dark caramel to reddish brown. Moderate browned head. Some evident carbonation, but less... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Neon Overlord
Brewdog: Neon Overlord (Scotland: Spice IPA: 7.3% ABV)Visual: Yellow to grain. Small white head. Clear body with moderate carbonation. Nose: Fresh mango juice.... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kees: Barrel Project #05/2016
Kees: Barrel Project #05/2016 (Netherlands: Imperial Stout: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. White swirl and loose bubbles over it but no real head.Nose: Caramel.... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wiper and True: Toast: Collaboration 08: Amber Ale – Bread Pudding
Wiper and True: Toast: Collaboration 08: Amber Ale – Bread Pudding (England: Amber Ale: 6.4% ABV)Visual: Overripe banana to caramel brown, with a murky, cloudy... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bosteels: Kwak
Bosteels: Kwak (Belgium: Belgian Strong Ale: 8.4% ABV)Visual: Caramel brown. Large browned froth for a head.Nose: Brown sugar in a carmalised and crème brulee... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ace Of Citra
Brewdog: Ace Of Citra (Scotland: Session IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow. Small white head. Small bubbled carbonation.Nose: Pineapple and apples. Peach. Mild... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Paddy: Old Irish Whiskey
Paddy: Old Irish Whiskey (Irish Blended Whiskey: 40% ABV)Visual: Grain to yellow.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Viscous. Strong alcohol jelly like fumes.... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tempest: Drop Kick Me Jesus
Tempest: Drop Kick Me Jesus (Scotland: Sour Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Clear dried banana yellow. Small white head and moderate carbonation.Nose: Sweat peaches and... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Chimay: Grand Reserve 2016: Viellie En Barriques
Chimay: Grand Reserve 2016: Viellie En Barriques (Belgium: Belgian Strong Ale: 10.5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Moderate creamy brown coloured small... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Arbor and Buskers: Lost In Translation
Arbor and Buskers: Lost In Translation (England: Belgian Ale: 7% ABV)Visual: Dark cloudy caramel to brown. Massive caramel touched loose bubble head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Old Ballantruan: The Peated Malt
Old Ballantruan: The Peated Malt (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 50% ABV)Visual:Light yellowed gold.Viscosity: Slow thin puckering from the spirit.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Hel and Verdoemenis: Bruichladdich (Peated) BA: Brett...
De Molen: Hel and Verdoemenis: Bruichladdich (Peated) BA: Brett Edition (Netherlands: Imperial Stout: 11% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Brown rim around the glass... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
