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: To Øl: Ölrepubliken: Total Hubris
To Øl: Ölrepubliken: Total Hubris (Denmark: Premium Lager: 4.5%)Visual: Hazy apricot to grain. Large mounded yellowed bubbles for a head and moderate... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Oskar Blues: Shipwrecker Circus
Brewdog: Oskar Blues: Shipwrecker Circus (Scotland: Barley Wine: 10.2% ABV)Visual: Dark black cherry red to brown. Mound of beiged head.Nose: Gritty hops.... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: James Street: Festivus
James Street: Festivus (England: Wheat Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Lemon juice to cloudy apricot body, yellow touched large creamy head that leaves sud rings as it... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bruichladdich: Octomore 6.1
Bruichladdich: Octomore 6.1 (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 5 Year: 57% ABV)Visual: Clear grain gold. Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose: Very dry. White... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hilden: Barney’s Brew
Hilden: Barney’s Brew (Ireland: Golden Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Pale yellow. Thin off white head.Nose: Ginger. Sausage bap and fried caramelised onions. Flour dust.... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ardbeg: Ardbog
Ardbeg: Ardbog (Scotland Islay Single Malt Whisky: No Age Statement: 52.1% ABV)Visual: Dark gold.Viscosity: Quite fast thick streaks.Nose: Dry. Smoke. Peat and... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Cromarty: Black Rocker
Brewdog: Cromarty: Black Rocker (Scotland: Smoked Black IPA: 5% ABV)Visual: Black. Off white head.Nose: Smoke. Smoked bacon. Medicinal touch. Tobacco pouch.... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Duncan Taylor: Glen Scotia 21 Year: Dimensions
Duncan Taylor: Glen Scotia 21 Year: Dimensions (Scottish Campbeltown Single Malt Single Cask Whisky: 21 Year: 52.8% ABV)Visual: Dark bronzed colour.Viscosity:... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Durham: Raucous Rubus
Brewdog: Durham: Raucous Rubus (England: Fruit Saison: 5% ABV)Visual: Reddish brown. Very dark. Loose clear bubbles for a head.Nose: Shredded Wheat. Sour... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Port Dundas: Special Release: 20 Year
Port Dundas: Special Release: 20 Year (Scotland Single Grain Whisky: 20 Years: 57.4% ABV)Visual: Very dark mahogany red.Viscosity: Fast thick streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Buxton: The Black Pale of the 7 ‘C’s
Brewdog: Buxton: The Black Pale of the 7 ‘C’s (England: Black IPA: 4% ABV)Visual: Black. Ash coloured thin head with browned touches.Nose: Good hops. Passion... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Glen Grant: Five Decades
Glen Grant: Five Decades (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 12 Years: 46% ABV)Visual: Light golden grain colour.Viscosity: Very very slow thin... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Tempest: Marmalade On Toast
Brewdog: Tempest: Marmalade On Toast (Scotland: American Pale Ale: 6% ABV)Visual: Reddened gold with an off white head.Nose: Musty. Orange peel. Peppercorn... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Hand Drawn Monkey: Jephers the Big Red Dog
Brewdog: Hand Drawn Monkey: Jephers the Big Red Dog (England: Specialty Grain Saison: 5% ABV)Visual: Cherry amber. Nearly no head to be seen.Nose: Massive... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Magic Rock: Strongman
Magic Rock: Strongman (England: Barley Wine: 12% ABV)Visual: Cloudy apricot. Loose large bubbles make up a thin head.Nose: Sherry and raisins. Pineapple. Dried... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Lovibonds: Happy Ending
Brewdog: Lovibonds: Happy Ending (England: What Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Light banana gold with a dash of white head.Nose: Lemon. Lime. Crushed mint leaves. Very... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Fyne Ales: 48 Miles Later
Brewdog: Fyne Ales: 48 Miles Later (Scotland: Black IPA: 6% ABV)Visual: Black. Coffee froth coloured bubblesNose: Slightly fluffy hops. Slightly earthy. Pencil... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Quantum: Raspberry Beret
Brewdog: Quantum: Raspberry Beret (England: Stout: 5% ABV)Visual: Black. Caramel coloured bubbled head.Nose: Slight sour raspberry. Sour dough. Slight pineapple... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Solera
Wild Beer Co: Solera (England: Saison: 4.4% ABV)Visual: Off white thin bubbles over a browned body.Nose: White grapes. Funky yeast. Banana touch. Smooth crisp... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Beavertown: Dark Matter
Brewdog: Beavertown: Dark Matter (England: Sour Ale: 3.8% ABV)Visual: Black. Caramel touched head that doesn’t last very long.Nose: Bitter chocolate dust. Sour... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK