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 ( 1746 )
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Tasting Notes: Redwillow: Brewdog: Shut Up Meg
Redwillow: Brewdog: Shut Up Meg (England: IIPA: 7% ABV)Visual: Lemon to apricot coloured body. Small loose bubbled white head.Nose: Kumquat. Hops. Lemon. Kind o... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stone: RuinTen IPA
Stone: RuinTen IPA (USA: IIPA: 10.8% ABV)Visual: Clear bronzed gold. Large brown to yellow froth and tight bubbled head.Nose: Resin. Apricot. Hops. Crushed... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Buxton: Brewdog: Rough Cs
Buxton: Brewdog: Rough Cs (England: Speciality Grain: 5% ABV)Visual: Amber to brown. Caramel touched thin head.Nose: Brown sugar. Dry hops. Slight smoke,... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ticketybrew: Coffee Wit
Brewdog: Ticketybrew: Coffee Wit (England: Wheat Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon to apricot. Small white dash but no real head.Nose: Stewed fruit and... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Celt Experience: Home Of The Fruitcakes
Brewdog: Celt Experience: Home Of The Fruitcakes (Wales: Fruit Saison: 6% ABV)Visual: Strawberry red to peach. White dash at the edges but no real head. Clear.... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Quantum: Hop. Kettle. Black.
Brewdog: Quantum: Hop. Kettle. Black. (England: Black IPA: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Loose bubbled small brown head.Nose: Roasted. Hoppy.... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Partizan: Saison Mango Black Pepper
Partizan: Saison Mango Black Pepper (England: Saison: 4.4% ABV)Visual: Cloudy mango juice. Thin dash of bubbles clumped at the centre instead of a head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lovibonds: Brewdog: Purple Rain
Lovibonds: Brewdog: Purple Rain (England: Sour Ale: 5.8%ABV)Visual: Bright red wine with a black cherry hue. Black cherry coloured thin head.Nose: Red grapes.... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Ilkley: Westwood Stout
Brewdog: Ilkley: Westwood Stout (England: Stout: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Banana gold. Small white head.Nose: Tiramisu. Very milky coffee. Fudge. White chocolate. Toffe... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Wild Beer Co: Rosa Canina
Brewdog: Wild Beer Co: Rosa Canina (England: Saison: 5.4% ABV)Visual: Cloudy apricot to brown. Medium apricot touched thin head.Nose: Elderberry. Menthol.... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Brodies: Southside Zester
Brewdog: Brodies: Southside Zester (England: Berliner Weisse: 3.7% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice. Small white head that is mainly clumps around the edges and... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: Three Floyds: Blå Spøgelse
Mikkeller: Three Floyds: Blå Spøgelse (Denmark: Sour Ale: 7.7% ABV0Visual: Deep black cherry red. Massive cherry yogurt coloured head that leaves lace.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Dieu Du Ciel: Peche Mortel: Reserve Speciale 2013: Viellie 12 Moi...
Dieu Du Ciel: Peche Mortel: Reserve Speciale 2013: Viellie 12 mois en fut De Bourbon (Canada: Imperial Stout: 9.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Brown medium sized head,... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: St Bernardus: Wit
St Bernardus: Wit (Belgium: Belgian Wit Bier: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice. Medium white bubbled head.Nose: Wheaty. Lemon and grapefruit juice. Dry... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichiro’s: Malt MWR
Ichiro’s: Malt MWR (Japanese Blended Malt Whisky: No Age Statement: 46% ABV)Visual: Burnished gold.Viscosity: Quick fast streaks.Nose: Thick. Toffee. Husked... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bunnahabhain: 25 Year
Bunnahabhain: 25 Year (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 25 Year: 43% ABV)Visual: Rich custard gold.Viscosity: Hard to tell in the glass, but slow... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: CAP: Cap Dog
Brewdog: CAP: Cap Dog (Scotland: BIPA: 9% ABV)Visual: Black, with very dark red hints if held to the light. Inch of charcoal dashed brown frothy head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Fourpure: IPA
Fourpure: IPA (England: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold, and just very slightly hazy. Some carbonation, large off white sudden head that leaves suds... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Yankee Sandwich
Wild Beer Co: Yankee Sandwich (England: Sweet Stout: 4.7% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown black. Minimal toffee coloured suds around the edge of the glass.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lost Abbey: Cuvee De Tomme
Lost Abbey: Cuvee De Tomme (USA: Sour Ale: 11% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown with hints of black cherry red. Browned bubbles at edges but basically no head.... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
