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: 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 -
Tasting Notes: James Street: Blood Beer
James Street: Blood Beer (England: Fruit Beer: 4.1% ABV)Visual: Clear cherry red. Cinnamon rouge bubbled head.Nose: Cinnamon and cream, Earthy hops. Strawberry... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Blitz Raspberry
Brewdog: Blitz Raspberry (Scotland: Berliner Weisse Fruit Beer: 3% ABV)Visual: Hazy brown to apricot. Thin brown to off white head.Nose: Tart lemon. Raspberry.... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
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
