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 ( 1746 )
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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 -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Arbor: Pirate Badger Attack
Brewdog: Arbor: Pirate Badger Attack (England: Black IPA: 7.8% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown. Large browned head.Nose: Good hop character. Coconut cream. Sour... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: 12 Hop Pale Ale
Brewdog: 12 Hop Pale Ale (Scotland: Speciality Grain Pale Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Thin white head.Nose: Pineapple. Passion fruit. Light resin and... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ridgeway: Querkus
Ridgeway: Querkus (England: Smoked Porter: 5.8% ABV)Visual: Black. Grey dust head.Nose: Bitter coffee and sweet chocolate. Smoked meat.Body: Smooth. Smoke.... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Weird Beard Brewing Co: Camden BearD
Brewdog: Weird Beard Brewing Co: Camden BearD (England: American Pale Ale: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Quite hazy marmalade to brown. Off white dash of a head.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Mix Tape 8
Brewdog: Mix Tape 8 (Scotland: American Strong Ale: 14.5% ABV)Visual: Reddened brown. Dash of off white head.Nose: Resin. Pine needles. Toffee. Shortbread.... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Top Out: Dark Abbey Style Beer
Top Out: Dark Abbey Style Beer (Scotland: Belgium Strong Ale: 8.9% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Dusty off white bubbles over the body.Nose: Bitter... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wiper and True: Amber Ale – In The Groves
Wiper and True: Amber Ale (In The Groves) (England: Amber Ale: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Amber to brown. Creamy custard touched head. Slight sud and lace.Nose: Custard,... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Tiny Rebel: The Full Nelson
Tiny Rebel: The Full Nelson (Wales: American Pale Ale: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot skin. Slight white rim of bubbles. Some carbonation.Nose: Peach. Sour... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: How to Disappear Completely (2013)
Brewdog: How to Disappear Completely (2013) (Scotland: Imperial Mild: 2.8% ABV)Visual: Mahogany with a large chocolate dust coloured creamy head. Some suds are... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Oskar Blues: Dale’s Pale Ale
Oskar Blues: Dale’s Pale Ale (USA: American Pale Ale: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Slightly hazy orange gold. Large loose bubbled off white head.Nose: Dry hoppy... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Firestone Walker: Double DBA
Firestone Walker: Double DBA (USA: Barley Wine: 12% ABV)Visual: Cherry red. Small off white dusting for a head.Nose: Caramel. Honey. Sweet raspberry syrup.... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Six Impossible Things
Brewdog: Six Impossible Things (Scotland: IPA: 6% ABV)Visual: Orange to gold. Off white head that leaves suds.Nose: Very fresh lemon. Tannins. Light hop... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Harbour: IPA
Harbour: IPA (England: IPA: 5.2% ABV)Visual: Pale toffee brown. Large off white head. Slightly hazy body.Nose: Pine cones. Resin and hops. Kumquat. Moderate... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Balblair 1975
Balblair 1975 (Scottish Highland Single Malt Whisky: 32 Year: 46% ABV)Visual: Light grain.Viscosity: Very slow to form streaks, slow moving and thin.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: James Street: Maximus
James Street: Maximus (England: English Strong Ale: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Dark cherry red, thin off white dust of a head. Leaves small sud rings as it is... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Glastonbury: Golden Chalice
Glastonbury: Golden Chalice (England: Golden Ale: 4.8% ABV)Visual: Hazy orange gold. Thin yellowed bubble head.Nose: Ground tangerine skin. Passion fruit.... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Crate: Best
Crate: Best (England: Bitter: 4.3% ABV)Visual: Chestnut brown to red. Still. Moderate off white head.Nose: Cherries. Sour apple tang at edges. Fruitcake and... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hardknott: Infrared
Hardknott: Infrared (England: IPA: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Dark black cherry red. Moderate sud bubbles beige toned head.Nose: Dried mango and passion fruit. Juicy whit... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
