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 ( 1772 )
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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 -
Tasting Notes: Fantome: Saison
Fantome: Saison (Belgium: Saison: 8%)Visual: Deep banana yellow. Tiny amount of sediment visible. Cloudy body. Very large yellowed bubbled head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: 8 Wired: C4 Double Coffee Brown Ale
8 Wired: C4 Double Coffee Brown Ale (New Zealand: Brown Ale: 8% ABV)Visual: Chestnut red brown. Moderate coffee coloured large bubbled head.Nose: Roasted nuts.... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brooklyn: Silver Anniversary Lager
Brooklyn: Silver Anniversary Lager (USA: Dopplebock: 8.6% ABV)Visual: Clear reddened gold. Large mounded yellowed head. Good level of carbonation.Nose: Raspberr... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Old World Russian Imperial Stout (2013)
Brewdog: Old World Russian Imperial Stout (2013) (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 9.5%)Visual: Black. Larger charcoal touched head than expected.Nose: Roasted... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: To Øl: Mikkeller: Betelgeuze
To Øl: Mikkeller: Betelgeuze (Denmark: Gueuze Lambic: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot. Short lived white shimmer of a head and some carbonation mid body.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Lumberjack Breakfast Stout
Brewdog: Lumberjack Breakfast Stout (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 15.2% ABV)Visual: Black. Still dark caramel rim around the edge but no head. The body turns... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Lagavulin: Distiller’s Edition: 1995
Lagavulin: Distiller’s Edition: 1995 (Scottish Islay Single Malt Whisky: 16 Year: 43% ABV)Visual: Bronzed gold.Viscosity: Very slow but thick streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Siren Craft Brew: Wine Barrel Aged Undercurrent
Siren Craft Brew: Wine Barrel Aged Undercurrent (England: American Pale Ale: 5.1%)Visual: Hazy yellow apricot. Small white head. Evident sediment.Nose: Horse... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Whiskebeest
Wild Beer Co: Whiskebeest (England: Imperial Stout: 12% abv)Visual: Black. Still. Small dash of a head.Nose: Salt rocks. Barley. Smoke. Fudge. Medicinal touch.... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Hello My Name is Vladimir
Brewdog: Hello my name is Vladimir (Scotland: IIPA: 8.2% ABV)Visual: Clear apricot. Slightly toffee touched half inch of head. Low carbonation.Nose: Lemon. Whit... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Jennings: Bitter: Lakeland Ale
Jennings: Bitter: Lakeland Ale (England: Bitter: 3.5% ABV)Visual: Chestnut red. Small amount of carbonation. Off white tight bubbled froth head.Nose: Musty.... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Moshi Moshi 15
Brewdog: Moshi Moshi 15 (Scotland: American Pale Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Clear gold to apricot. Yellowed white creamy froth head of decent size. Some carbonation... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Cerveceria Mexicana: Dia De Los Muertos: DOA IPA
Cerveceria Mexicana: Dia De Los Muertos: DOA IPA (Mexico: IPA: 6.8% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot. Middling carbonation and a mounded slightly yellowed inch of head... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
