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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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 -
Back in Japan!: Day 11: Tokyo, and Thoughts on the Japan Craft Beer Scene In...
Today reminded me why I love beer hunting. No, not just because of the beer. I’m in Kyoto and decided to hunt down the Tingaara Bar, home of Ichijoji Brewing. Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back In Japan: Day 9: Matsumoto Beer Trawling
So we are in Matsumoto now, and , to my surprise this is a pretty good place for beer hunting. The Shiga Kogen brewery is not too far away, so it has some... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back In Japan!: Day 7: This is Now an Umeshuu Blog
Hello again, been out in Togarinozawa Onsen the past couple of days, a remote area of farmland, so beer experiences have been thin on the ground. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back In Japan!: Day 5: Yes, Actual Beer News!
So, last day In Tokyo, don’t know what internet will be like at the next hotel so may be some radio silence for a while.After many mix ups involving wrong... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back In Japan!: Day 4: This is Still a Beer and Whisky Blog Right?
Not much beer news today. Spent yesterday hammering huge Taiko drums, which was awesome, then went to the Hama-riku garden and drank some green tea. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Back in Japan: Day 3: Wanderings
Slightly recovered from jet lag and wandering the districts of Tokyo, getting lost in Shibuya before even leaving the station. No seriously, they have massive... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 TRAVEL -
Back In Japan: Day 1: Tokyo and Jet Lag
A man in cardboard armour costume, being hit by another man with a giant purple snake. Where else could I be but Japan?Only a short update as it is far too earl... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Tongue Tied IPA
Brewdog: Tongue Tied IPA (Scotland: IPA: 7% ABV)Visual: Slightly amber gold. Inch of custard cream centres coloured head with a frothy look.Nose: Lemon sharp an... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Epic Saison
Wild Beer Co: Epic Saison (England: Saison: 5% ABV)Visual: Yellowed grain. Massive loose white bubbled mound for a head. Very excitable pour.Nose: Dusty books.... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Dana
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Dana (Scotland: IPA: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Clear grain gold. Yellow touched thin froth head.Nose: Prickly and spicy. Rustic bushes and twigs.... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewfist: 24K Golden Ale
Brewfist: 24K Golden Ale (Italy: Golden Ale: 4.6% ABV)Visual: Quite hazy lemon to dark yellow. Moderate off white head.Nose; Slightly muted ground orange peel... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Brodies Tayberry Berliner Weisse
Brewdog: Brodies Tayberry Berliner Weisse (Scotland: Fruit Berliner Weisse: 5.17% ABV)Visual: Very hazy. Creamed white thin head. Bruised apricot flesh... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Bracken’s Porter
Brewdog: Bracken’s Porter (Scotland: Porter: 6% ABV)Visual: Very dark red to black. Coffee and cigarette ash dash for a head.Nose; Bitter coffee. Smoke. Dry.... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Anchorage: Bitter Monk
Anchorage: Bitter Monk (USA: IIPA: 9% ABV)Visual: Clear gold. Huge loose bubbled white head that descends down to just an inch.Nose: Peaches. Vanilla.... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: It’s Alive: Lychee and White Wine Barrel Aged Version
Mikkeller: It’s Alive: Lychee and White Wine Barrel Aged Version (Denmark: Sour Ale: 8% ABV)Visual: Bronzed red. Large loose bran flake brown bubbles.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Mikkeller: Smack My Brewed Up!
Mikkeller: Smack My Brewed Up! (Denmark: American Pale Ale: 4.9% ABV)Visual: Hazy apricot flesh. Slight toffee touched thin head. Some trail of suds from the... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Waimea
Brewdog: IPA Is Dead: Waimea (Scotland: IPA: 6.7% ABV)Visual: Clear amber touched gold. Large tight yellowed bubble mounds.Nose: Prickly. Pine cones and resin.... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Roosters: Fort Smith IPA
Roosters: Fort Smith IPA (England: IPA: 5% ABV)Visual: Clear yellowed gold. Thin white cream head with some bubbles and low carbonation.Nose: Lemon meringue... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Morrisons: M Savers: Lager
Morrisons: M Savers: Lager (England: Pale Lager: 2% ABV)Visual: Grain gold. Massive carbonation. Large white bubbled head.Nose: Slightly off raw chicken.... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK