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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1665 )
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Prague Baby! A Short Update
I’ve not updated for a while. A terrible sin. However hopefully you will forgive me as I have not been updating due to being in Prague. Which rocks. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brooklyn: Black Ops
Brooklyn: Black Ops (USA: Imperial Stout: 11.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Moderate coffee brown layer on top.Nose: Vinous. Sour grapes. Vanilla. Chocolate dust.... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Siren: Cigar City: Grassroots: Neither Imperial IPA
Siren: Cigar City: Grassroots: Neither Imperial IPA (England: IIPA: 8.3% ABV)Visual: Yellow to orange. Large sudded yellow to white head and some sediment in th... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Kohatu
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Kohatu (Scotland; IPA: 7.2% ABV)Visual: Gold. Overripe banana yellow bubbled head, some carbonation to the body.Nose: Passion fruit.... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Box Steam: Derail Ale
Box Steam: Derail Ale (England; IPA: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Small white head and some carbonation.Nose: Lightly tart. Elderberry. Hops with a light... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Comet
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Comet (Scotland: IPA : 7.2% ABV)Visual: Gold. Some carbonation and a slightly browned/off white medium bubbled head.Nose: Apricot.... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bevog: Kramah IPA
Bevog: Kramah IPA (Austria: IPA: 7% ABV)Visual; Just slightly hazy peach. Large sudded off white head that leaves lace.Nose: Dried apricot. Wood chip dust.... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Madness IPA
Wild Beer Co: Madness IPA (England: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Pale hazy gold. Large white to yellow mounded bubbles.Nose: Pineapple. Hops. Apricot syrup. Custard... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Woodford Reserve: Distillers Select
Woodford Reserve: Distillers Select (USA: Bourbon: 43.2%)Visual: Deep burnished gold.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Husked barley and honey. Meringue. Drie... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kiuchi: Hitachino Nest: Real Ginger Ale
Kiuchi: Hitachino Nest: Real Ginger Ale (Japan: Spice Herb Vegetable: 8% ABV)Visual: Dark hazy cherry red. Medium cinnamon to brown tight bubbled head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Abstrakt: AB 15
Brewdog: Abstrakt: AB 15 (Scotland: American Strong Ale: 12.8% ABV)Visual: Very dark burgundy red. Small layer of off white head.Nose: Trifle. Salted toffee.... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Founders: Backwoods Bastard
Founders: Backwoods Bastard (USA: Scotch Ale: 10.2% ABV)Visual: Dark cherry red. Moderate off white to brown head.Nose: Shortbread. Malt chocolate. Custard... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Durham Brewery: St Cuthbert
Durham Brewery: St Cuthbert (England: IPA: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Clear still gold. Yellowed bubbled head.Nose: Light lemon. Musky hops. Wheat fields. Slightly... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Bourbon Baby
Brewdog: Bourbon Baby (Scotland: Scotch Ale: 5.8% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black.Nose: Vanilla toffee. Coffee bitterness. Fudge. Hazelnut coffee cake.... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: 8 Wired: Bumaye
8 Wired: Bumaye (New Zealand: Imperial Stout: 16% ABV)Visual: Black. Rim of suds.Nose: Raisins. Figs. Fruity red wine. Brown sugar. Hint of smoke. Dates.... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Blitz Sour Cherry
Brewdog: Blitz Sour Cherry (Scotland: Berliner Weisse: 2.1% ABV)Visual: Clear reddened amber. Dash of off white head.Nose: Musty cherries. Twigs. Sour. Vinegar... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Stronzo: The Belgian Solution
Stronzo: The Belgian Solution (Denmark: Saison: 6.6% ABV)Visual: Just slightly hazy. Apricot gold. Creamy custard head that leaves suds.Nose: Sour lime. Sherbet... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bevog: Tak Pale Ale
Bevog: Tak Pale Ale (Austria: American Pale Ale: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy orange. Large bubbled off white head.Nose: Musky. Earth. Sour tang. Ryvita crisp bread.... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Clown King
Brewdog: Clown King (Scotland: Barley Wine: 12% ABV)Visual: Cherry red. Toffee brown small head. Clear body with no evident carbonation.Nose: Cherries. Resin.... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tiny Rebel: Hadouken
Tiny Rebel: Hadouken (Wales: IPA: 7.4% ABV)Visual: Darkened gold. Massive bubble mound of froth.Nose: Resin. Hop oils. Grapefruit. Fluffy hops. Pineapple.... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK