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: Beavertown: 8 Ball Rye IPA
Beavertown: 8 Ball Rye IPA (England: IPA: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Caramel brown. Small froth caramel head that leaves a sud rim around the glass.Nose: Toffee. Light... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Book Reviews: The Island Whisky Trail: Neil Wilson
The Island Whisky Trail: Neil Wilson (Angel Share Publishing: ISBN 1-903238-49-8)A book dedicated to whisky, sea and history. I’m interested in two of those, an... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Loterbol: 3 Fonteinen: Tuverbol 2012
Loterbol: 3 Fonteinen: Tuverbol 2012 (Belgium: Sour Ale: 10.6% ABV)Visual:Hazy lemon juice, fizzes up a large white head of short lifespan. When refilled later... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Struise: Tsjeeses Reserva: BBA
De Struise: Tsjeeses Reserva: BBA (Belgium: Belgian Strong Ale: 10% ABV)Visual: Dark red. Large yellowed frothy inch of a head. Small amount of sediment... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Hello My Name Is Paivi
Brewdog: Hello My Name Is Paivi (Scotland:IIPA: 8.2% ABV)Visual: Clear bronzed gold body. large cream topped tight bubbled head.Nose: Crisp hops. Tangerine.... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Glenkinchie Distillers Edition: 1999
Glenkinchie Distillers Edition: 1999 (Scotland Single Malt Lowland Whisky: 13 years: 43% Abv)Visual: Deep yellow gold.Viscosity: Quite thick streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: BD Shoreditch 01
Brewdog: BD Shoreditch 01 (Scotland: IPA: 7.5 % ABV)Visual: Clear yellowed beer with moderate carbonation and a moderate tight bubbled head. The head leaves... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Clown Shoes: Hoppy Feet
Clown Shoes: Hoppy Feet (USA: Black IPA: 7% ABV)Visual: Black. Inch of chocolate ice cream froth. Looks like a still coke float.Nose: Bitter chocolate dust.... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Paradox: Heaven Hill
Brewdog: Paradox: Heaven Hill (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 15% ABV)Visual: Black. Large creamy brown head.Nose: Raisins and figs. Chocolate. Vanilla. Toffee.... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Celt Experince: Saint-Germain: 614 Annees
Celt Experince: Saint-Germain: 614 Annees (Wales: Imperial Porter: 8.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Loose off white head.Nose: Rye. Toffee. Bourbon. Orange zest. Malt... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Waen: Chilliplum Porter
Waen: Chilliplum Porter (Wales: Porter: 6% ABV)Visual: Dark black with a small browned bubbled head.Nose: Chilli seed. Coffee. Light spirit. Stewed dates. Malt... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brecon: Genesis 3: Iii: Ysbrid y Bannau
Brecon: Genesis 3: iii: Ysbrid y Bannau (Wales: English Strong Ale: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. Moderate yellow touched bubbled head.Nose: Stewed banana... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: To Øl: By Udder Means
To Øl: By Udder Means (Denmark: Sweet Stout: 7% ABV)Visual: Black. Large inch of creamy chocolate ice cream head.Nose: Rich milky chocolate. Dry roasted peanuts... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stronzo: Mon Cherie
Stronzo: Mon Cherie (Denmark: Sour Ale: 7.7% ABV)Visual: Hazy dark cherry red. Moderate rouged fizz of a head.Nose: Musky. Gin notes. Tart apples. Raspberries.... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Abstrakt AB 16
Brewdog: Abstrakt AB 16 (Scotland: Quadrupel : 10.6% ABV)Visual: Very dark black cherry to brown. Large off white head.Nose: Sultanas. Vinous. Light wheat... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes:Wild Beer Co: Somerset Wild
Wild Beer Co: Somerset Wild (England: Sour Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy lemon juice. Froths up frantically in white but then the head vanishes.Nose: Peanuts.... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Connemara
Connemara (Irish Single Malt Whisky: No Age Statement: 40% ABV)Visual: Light yellow gold.Viscosity: Very fast, quite thick streaks.Nose: Smooth. Peat. Beef... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Nikka: Mikagikyo: 10 Year
Nikka: Mikagikyo: 10 Year (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 10 Year: 45% ABV)Viusal: Gold.Viscosity: Quite fat thick streaks.Nose; Clean. Grain fields and vanilla.... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bad Seed Brewing: Spiced Blueberry Oat Ale
Bad Seed Brewing: Spiced Blueberry Oat Ale (England: Fruit Beer: 5% ABV)Visual: Clear pale gold. High carbonation but only a small head.Nose: Real full mulled... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Stalker
Wild Beer Co: Stalker (England: Old Ale: 7% ABV)Visual: Very dark red to brown. Thin smoke colour touched head.Nose: Sour red grapes. Malt chocolate. Very... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK