Alcoholandaphorisms
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.
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Tasting Notes: Kabinet: Supernova
Kabinet: Supernova (Serbia: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot. Thin ambered head is a dash that leaves suds but doesn’t take up much space.Nose: Apricot.... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Carn Mor Vintage Collection: Longmorn 1996
Carn Mor Vintage Collection: Longmorn 1996 (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 13 Years: 46% ABV)Visual: Light grain to bracken.Viscosity: Fast thick... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Gotlands: Sitting Bulldog IPA
Gotlands: Sitting Bulldog IPA (Sweden: IPA: 6.4% ABV)Visual: Overripe banana to brown. Good sized toffee touched creamy head. Some bubbled carbonation.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Phillips: Amnesiac Double IPA
Phillips: Amnesiac Double IPA (Canada: IIPA: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. Large mounded yellow froth head.Nose: Stewed apricot. Pineapple. Fresh crisp... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Serbian Beer Scene
Ok, that was possibly the loosest “A Serbian Movie” reference I could make in the title. I will try harder next time. Anyway, in Belgrade for a few days visitin... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malt Musings: Brewdog, Please Learn That Admitting You Made A Mistake Makes You ...
Ok, Disclaimer out of the way up front. I am a Brewdog shareholder. Which makes recent week’s events even more annoying for me. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
So, How About That Canadian Beer Scene?
Notice I did not put “aboot” or “eh” in that title. Attempting to avoid cliché and stereotype. Anyway, since I have had a few weeks to collect my thoughts... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Mashtag 15
Brewdog: Mashtag 15 (Scotland: Barley Wine: 10% ABV)Visual: Black. Good sized coffee froth style dark bubbles.Nose: Peanuts. Roasted. Malt chocolate. Lime touch... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Sleeping Lemons
Wild Beer Co: Sleeping Lemons (England: Gose: 3.6% ABV)Visual: Pale hazy lemon juice. Thin white head that doesn’t last long. Some carbonation.Nose: Dry. Light... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Lizard Bride
Brewdog: Lizard Bride (Scotland: Sour Ale: 5.7% ABV)Visual: Deep red to purple. Thin white dash that leaves more suds than it seemed to have as a head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine-ing About It: Wine Tasting At Avery’s Wine Merchants
What the hell? Wine?So, this one wee alcohol aphorist decided to go outside his personal safe spot and, when invited by a friend, went along to a wine tasting i... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Hel En Verdoemenis – Bruichladdich Barrel Aged
De Molen: Hel en Verdoemenis – Bruichladdich Barrel Aged (Netherlands: Imperial Stout: 12% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. No head. Viscous sheen.Nose: Brown bread.... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Compass Box: Great King St: Glasgow Blend
Compass Box: Great King St: Glasgow Blend (Scottish Blended Whisky: No Age: 43 % ABV)Visual: Light grain to gold.Viscosity: Quite slow, medium sized... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Steamworks: Oatmeal Stout
Steamworks: Oatmeal Stout (Canada: Sweet Stout: 5% ABV)Visual: Black with red hints at edges. A cm of caramel to brown tinted frothy bubbled head. Some... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Postmark Brewing: IPA
Postmark Brewing: IPA (Canada: IPA: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Browned overripe banana skin. Thin off white head. Some carbonation.Nose: Lemon and apricot. Gooseberry.... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Granville Island: Van Dame White ISA
Granville Island: Van Dame White ISA (Canada: Session IPA: 4.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy pineapple to lemon juice colour. Small white dash of a head that leaves some... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The New Zealand Whisky Company: Dunedin: Doublewood 15 Year
The New Zealand Whisky Company: Dunedin: Doublewood 15 Year (New Zealand Blended Whisky: 15 Year: 40% ABV)Visual: Bronzed amber.Viscosity: Quite fast thick... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Storm: Imperial Sssouuurrrrr Flanders Red Ale
(Canada: Sour Red: 14% ABV)Visual: Hazy dark brown. Thin white dash of a head.Nose: Cider apples. Gum of brown envelopers and vinegar.Body: Sour. Vinegar.... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Four Winds: Berliner Weisse
Four Winds: Berliner Weisse (Canada: Berliner Weisse: 3.2% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice. Thin off white head.Nose: Tart apples, in an almost cider fashion.... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Central City: Red Racer ISA
Central City: Red Racer ISA (Canada: Session IPA: 4% ABV)Visual: Light grain to yellow. Thin white head and some carbonation.Nose: Lemon. Quite dry.... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK