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
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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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1746 )
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Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Ninkasi Premier Cru
Wild Beer Co: Ninkasi Premier Cru (England: Saison: 10% ABV)Visual: Slightly hazy yellow with a large white bubbled head.Nose: Cider. Belgian yeast. Lots of sou... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Dead Metaphor
Brewdog: Dead Metaphor (Scotland: Stout: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Black. Darkened brown froth that leaves rings.Nose: Smoke. Bitter coffee.Body: Flap jacks. Honey.... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Amelie
Wild Beer Co: Amelie (England: Fruit Saison: 5% ABV)Visual: Cloudy apricot. Thin white head.Nose: Tart. Dry apples. Acidic with apricot elements.Body: Tart... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Unleash The Yeast: Belgian Trappist
Brewdog: Unleash The Yeast: Belgian Trappist (Scotland: Belgian Ale: 6.3% ABV)Visual: Yellowed gold. White loose bubbled head. Moderate carbonation.Nose: Funky... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Art Brew: Baby Anarchist
Art Brew: Baby Anarchist (England: Mild Ale: 3.2% ABV)Visual: Reddened brown, massive ripe banana yellowed head. This beer pours very enthusiastically and leave... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Victoria’s Secret
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Victoria’s Secret (Scotland: IPA: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Dark reddened amber. Caramel froth head that leaves sud rings.Nose: Tangerine and... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hazelburn CV
Hazelburn CV (Scottish Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky: No age statement: 46%)Visual: Banana gold.Viscosity: Very slow puckering.Nose: Stewed banana. Grain... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: Amager: Hr. Frederiksen Væsel Brunch
Mikkeller: Amager: Hr. Frederiksen Væsel Brunch (Denmark: Imperial Stout: 10.7% ABV)Visual: Black. Dark chocolate froth.Nose: Roasted. Sour dough. Bitter coffee... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hakushu: 12 Year
Hakushu: 12 Year (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: 12 Year: 43% ABV)Visual: Banana yellowed grain.Viscosity: Moderate thickness and quite fast moving streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Evil Twin: Brewdog: Hello My Name Is Sonja
Evil Twin: Brewdog: Hello My Name Is Sonja (Scotland: IIPA: 8.2% ABV)Visual: Burnished copper to amber, some carbonation. Carmel froth head over the body.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Plank Laaber: Hefeweizen
Plank Laaber: Hefeweizen (Germany: Hefeweizen: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot. Off white head that leaves suds.Nose: Lemon. Wheaty. Big coriander. Carrot.... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Unleash The Yeast: Bavarian Weizen
Brewdog: Unleash The Yeast: Bavarian Weizen (Scotland: Hefeweizen:6.3% ABV)Visual: Golden grain. Yellowed off white head that leaves lace.Nose: Mango. Paprika.... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Drakes: Jolly Rodger (2012)
Drakes: Jolly Rodger (2012) (USA: Barley Wine: 9.6% ABV)Visual: Clear dark cherry red. Large creamy caramel touched head. Still bodied.Nose: Cherries. Cognac.... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Unleash The Yeast: Pilsen Lager
Brewdog: Unleash The Yeast: Pilsen Lager (Scotland: Imperial Pils: 6.3% ABV)Visual: Overripe banana to gold. Yellowed bubbled head. Small amounts of... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: George!: Cognac Barrel
Mikkeller: George!: Cognac Barrel (Denmark: Imperial Stout: 12.1% ABV)Visual: Black and leaves a viscous sheen. Purple red touch in the light. Chocolate froth... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Einstök Ölgerð: Icelandic White Ale
Einstök Ölgerð: Icelandic White Ale (Iceland: Belgian Wit: 5.2%)Visual: Pale yellow. Moderate off white bubbles and low carbonation.Nose: Thick and musky... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brodies: Bourbon Barrel Aged Empress Romanov Stout
Brodies: Bourbon Barrel Aged Empress Romanov Stout (England: Imperial Stout: 12.1% ABV)Visual: Black with caramel froth head.Nose: Milky coffee. Bitter... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Edinburgh: 01
Brewdog: Edinburgh: 01 (Scotland: Amber Ale: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Dark cloudy reddened brown. Hazelnut colour small bubbled froth that leaves suds.Nose: Cashew nuts... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Dieu Du Ciel: Blanche Du Paradis
Dieu Du Ciel: Blanche Du Paradis (Canada: Belgium Wit: 5% ABV)Visual: Light grain to yellow. Yellow white head.Nose: Funky Belgian yeast. Slightly tart. Lemon.... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Unleash the Yeast: American Ale
Brewdog: Unleash the Yeast: American Ale (Scotland: American Pale Ale: 6.3% ABV)Visual: Clear yellowed gold. Frothy yellowed head.Nose: Apricot and lemon... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
