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: Crane: Cake Stout 32
Crane: Cake Stout 32 (England: Foreign Stout: 7.4% ABV)Visual: Black. Dark coffee bubbled head that is small and not long lasting.Nose: Roasted. Nutty. Bitter... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Pilot Brew 007
Brewdog: Pilot Brew 007 (Scotland: Saison: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot to yellow. Smallish off white head. No real evident carbonation.Nose: Lime sorbet.... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: To Øl: Black Malts and Body Salts
To Øl: Black Malts and Body Salts (Denmark: Black IIPA: 9.99% ABV)Visual: Black. Huge coffee froth and a tight bubbled mound of a head that leaves coffee sud... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Mandarina Bavaria
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Mandarina Bavaria (Scotland: IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. Some carbonation. Half inch of yellowed froth.Nose; Fresh mandarin... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Ella
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Ella (Scotland: IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow to brown. Large yellow touched head. Clear. Some carbonation.Nose: Soft peach. Good... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stone: Old Guardian Extra Hoppy
Stone: Old Guardian Extra Hoppy (USA: Barley Wine: 11% ABV)Visual: Dark mahogany red. Reddened whitish inch of a head. Clear body but with some carbonation.Nose... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Weird Beard: Marble: Bullfinch You Taste Better When You Are...
Weird Beard: Marble: Bullfinch: You Taste Better When You Are Scared (England: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot flesh. An inch or so of off white bubbled... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Pioneer
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Pioneer (Scotland: IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow, slightly hazy. Small off white head that leaves lots of suds. Some carbonation mid... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: La Senne: Jambe De Bois
La Senne: Jambe de Bois (Belgium: Abbey Tripel: 8% ABV)Visual: Hazy banana juice, cloudy body with evident sediment. Very large yellow to white mounded froth... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Wineybeest
Wild Beer Co: Wineybeest (England: Imperial Stout: 11% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Brown bubbles at the edge and a dust of a head over the main body.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Paradox: Compass Box
Brewdog: Paradox: Compass Box (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 15% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Froths up brown, but soon descends to a brown dash over the body.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Blackjack: Native Sun 2014 (Pinot Noir Barrel Aged)
Blackjack: Native Sun 2014 (Pinot Noir Barrel Aged) (England: Dopplebock: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Deep black cherry red to brown. Moderate rich chocolate froth.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Greenbrew SPRL: Monsieur Rock
Greenbrew SPRL: Monsieur Rock (Belgium: Belgian Ale: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Very pale yellow. Large mound of white crisp bubbled head. Moderate carbonation. Clear... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Springbank: Campbeltown Loch 21 Year
Springbank: Campbeltown Loch 21 Year (Scottish Blended Campbeltown Whisky: 21 Years: 46% ABV)Visual: Light yellow to grain.Viscosity: Very slow thick... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Evil Twin Brewing: Freudian Slip
Evil Twin Brewing: Freudian Slip (USA: Barley Wine: 10.3% ABV)Visual: Cloudy black cherry to red. Half inch of browned tight bubbles. Some sediment evident.Nose... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Prototype: Stereo Wolf Stout
Brewdog: Prototype: Stereo Wolf Stout (Scotland: Stout: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Inch of chocolate coloured froth that leaves suds.Nose: Roasted. Milky... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Grup Modelo (Corona): Negra Modelo
Grup Modelo (Corona): Negra Modelo (Mexico: Vienna Lager: 5.4% ABV)Visual: Chestnut brown. Small greyed head. Clear. A little carbonation.Nose: Treacle. Malt... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: New Bristol: 365
New Bristol: 365 (England: Bitter: 4% ABV)Visual: Mahogany to brown. Thin toffee bubbled head that leaves suds around the rim.Nose: Robust. Nutty. Peanuts and... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: 10 Saints: 10 Saints Aged In Rum Casks
10 Saints: 10 Saints Aged In Rum Casks (Barbados: Premium lager: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Moderate white mound head and grain pale body. Small amount of... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Benriach: Solstice 17 Year 2nd Edition
Benriach: Solstice 17 year 2nd Edition (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 17 Year: 50% ABV)Visual: Deep burnished gold, with light rose hints in the... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK