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: Founders: All Day IPA
Founders: All Day IPA (USA: IPA: 4.7% ABV)Visual: Dark orange gold. Loose white bubbles in a thick head.Nose: Lemon. Pine cones and resin. Dried apricots.... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hair Of The Dog: Michael
Hair Of The Dog: Michael (USA: Sour Ale: 6.2% ABV)Visual: Hazy cherry red, dash of off white head around the edges.Nose: Vinous. Red cherries. Bourbon and... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Baeren: Chocolate Stout: 2013 Vintage
Baeren: Chocolate Stout: 2013 Vintage (Japan: Imperial Stout: 9% ABV)Visual: Black. Moderate creamy head of a milky chocolate colour.Nose: Roasted. Peanuts and... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Minoh Beer: W-IPA (Double IPA)
Minoh Beer: W-IPA (Double IPA) (Japan: IIPA: 9% ABV)Visual: Ruddy brown to amber. Thick creamy toffee touched head.Nose: Passion fruit. Jolly ranchers. Good... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Yo-Ho Shinsyu Natural Porter (Aka Yona Yona Tokyo Black)
Yo-Ho Shinsyu Natural Porter (Aka Yona Yona Tokyo Black) (Japan: Porter: 5% ABV)Visual: Black. Moderate creamy fudge coloured head.Nose: roasted. Hazelnuts.... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Sankt Gallen: Yokohama XPA
Sankt Gallen: Yokohama XPA (Japan: IPA: 6% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Moderate carbonation. Very large creamy white bubbled head that leaves thick sud... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Kizakura: Ruby Nile
Kizakura: Ruby Nile (Japan: Traditional Ale: 7% ABV)Visual: Large banana to toffee colour frothy head over a ruddy brown to caramel colour body.Nose: Cinnamon... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Hair of The Dog: Matt
Hair of The Dog: Matt (USA: American Strong Ale: 12.5%ABV)(2010 Edition: Drunk 2013)Visual: Black, a shimmer around the edges that is all that passes for a... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ichijoji: Burakku Paaru (Black Pearl)
Ichijoji: Burakku Paaru (Black Pearl) (Japan: Stout: 5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown, toffee froth in a half inch of head.Nose: Roasted. Red peppers and... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Shinsyu Natural Beer: Blond Ale / Yo-Ho: Yona Yona Local Beer
Shinsyu Natural Beer: Blond Ale (Japan: Golden Ale: 5% ABV)(According to ratebeer aka Yo-Ho: Yona Yona Local Beer)Visual: Banana to grain. Large inch of frothy... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Minamishinsyu: Golden Ale
Minamishinsyu: Golden Ale (Japan: Golden Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Yellowed gold. Small bubbled white head.Nose: Apricot. Light hop tingle and bitterness. Pineapple.... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Daioh Farms: Wasabi Beer
Daioh Farms: Wasabi Beer (Japan: Vegetable Beer: ? abv)Visual: Dark lime green and very bitty. Frothy light green head that fills a good fifth of the glass and... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Coedo: Shikkoku
Coedo: Shikkoku (Japan: Schwarzbier: 5% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Loose coffee brown bubbled head.Nose: Roasted nuts. Roasted barley. Slight... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Yo-ho: Yona Yona Ale
Yo-ho: Yona Yona Ale (Japan: American Pale Ale: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellow gold. Custard touch to the inch of loose white bubbled head.Nose: Wheat. Jiff... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Swan Lake: Imperial Stout
Swan Lake: Imperial Stout (Japan: Imperial Stout: 10% ABV)Visual: Black, brown shimmers around the edge.Nose: Toffee, feels thick and viscious on the aroma oddl... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Yo-Ho: Yona Yona Pale Real Ale
Yo-Ho: Yona Yona Pale Real Ale (Japan: American Pale Ale: 5% ABV)Visual: Pale gold, thick dash of a head.Nose: Apricot and cream. Sugary sweet. Light... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malt Musings: Trappist Musings From Japan
Now, one of the things I love about tasting notes and beer reviews is the conversations it starts and where they lead. In this case a conversation that started... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Goldings
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Goldings (Scotland: IPA: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Slightly hazy gold. Inch of mounded bubbles that are just off white.Nose: Notable prickle.... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back In Japan: Day 15: Why, Why Would You Do That?
So, jumping a fellow travellers mobile wi-fi as we head on the shinkansen (Bullet Train) back for our final night in Tokyo. A few thoughts just to pass the time. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back In Japan: Day….13 I Think…: This is Now a Nihonshuu Blog!
When you are in Kyoto, check out the train station on the night, no seriously, no sarcasm. The place is bloody excellent, it is like a mini city all in itself. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK