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
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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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Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Black Eyed King Imp
Brewdog: Black Eyed King Imp (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 11.8% ABV)Visual: Black. Still. Brown bubbled rim and island of suds over the body.Nose: Vinous. Bitter... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stone: Enjoy By IPA: 08/16/14
Stone: Enjoy By IPA: 08/16/14 (USA: IIPA: 9.4% ABV)Visual: Yellow gold, large off white tight bubbled head. Moderate carbonation.Nose: Hops and bitterness.... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Birra Del Borgo: Re Ale Extra
Birra Del Borgo: Re Ale Extra (Italy: IPA: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow. Moderate carbonation. Small white head. Leaves a lot of suds around the glass.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Founders:Rübæus
Founders:Rübæus (USA: Fruit Beer: 5.7% ABV)Visual: Deep cherry red. Dash of an off white head.Nose: Tangy and musky mix. Raspberry. Strawberry undertones.... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Timmermans: Oude Gueuze
Timmermans: Oude Gueuze (Belgium: Lambic Gueuze: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy lemon juice. Dash of a white head.Nose: Crushed nuts. Apricot. Light lemon.Body: Very... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Springbank: 12 Year: Cask Strength
Springbank: 12 Year: Cask Strength (Scottish Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky:12 Years: 50.3% ABV)Visual: Custard gold.Viscosity: slow thin streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The Bruery: Rugbrød
The Bruery: Rugbrød (USA: Speciality Grain: 8% ABV)Visual: Very dark red to black. Large brown bubbled head.Nose: Malt chocolate. All bran. Wheat. Earthy.Body:... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kilchoman 2007 Vintage
Kilchoman 2007 Vintage (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 6 Years: 46% ABV)Visual: Greened grain. Very light in colour.Viscosity: Quite fast thick streaks.Nose... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Blitz Redcurrant
Brewdog: Blitz Redcurrant (Scotland: Berliner Weisse: 2.1% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Half inch of white tight bubbled head that leaves suds. Moderate... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Staropramen: Sainsbury’s Czech Low Alcohol Pilsner Lager
Staropramen: Sainsbury’s Czech Low Alcohol Pilsner Lager (Czech Republic: Low Alcohol Pilsner: 0.5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow grain. Moderate carbonation. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Elixir: Sugar Lumps
Elixir: Sugar Lumps (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 7.7% ABV)Visual: Black. Browned dash of suds.Nose: Roasted and boozy. Chocolate treacle. Dry roasted peanuts.... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Provenance: Glen Spey: Single Cask 2012
Provenance: Glen Spey: Single Cask 2012 (Scottish Single Cask Malt Whisky: 11 Years: 46% ABV)Visual: Brackish water.Viscosity: Mix of fast and middling... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Everyday Anarchy
Brewdog: Everyday Anarchy (Scotland: Belgian Strong Ale: 10.3% ABV)Visual: Burnished red. Short lived off white dust of a head that quickly drops to islands ove... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Printemps Saison
Fantome: Printemps Saison (Belgium: Saison: 8% ABV)Visual: Hazy reddened orange. Off white head that soon diminishes. The head has a sud like nature.Nose: Jiff... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Dupont: Avec Les Bons Voeux
Dupont: Avec Les Bons Voeux (Belgium: Abbey Tripel: 9.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy yellow. Large mounded bubbled white head. Some sediment.Nose: Crisp. Bitter and wheaty... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Rodenbach: Caractere Rouge
Rodenbach: Caractere Rouge (Belgium: Sour Ale: 7% ABV)Visual: Clear cherry red. Medium tight bubbled burgundy touched head.Nose: Tart cherries and sour cherry... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Mashtag 2014
Brewdog: Mashtag 2014 (Scotland: American Strong Ale: 9% ABV)Visual: Black cherry red. Off white dash of bubbles for a head. The body is clear with low... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Amrut: Fusion
Amrut: Fusion (India Single Malt Whisky: No age statement: 50% ABV)Visual: Custard gold.Viscosity: Quite thick streaks, hard to tell on the glass.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Vote Sepp
Brewdog: Vote Sepp (Scotland: Belgian Wit: 3.4% ABV)Visual: Rose wine coloured, low carbonation. Clear white half inch of tight bubbles for a head. Leaves sud... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Clown Shoes: Clementine White Ale
Clown Shoes: Clementine White Ale (USA: Belgian Wit: 6% ABV)Visual: Yellowed grain with very large suded mounds of froth for a head. Quite hazy main body.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK