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: Birra Del Borgo: Dogfish Head: My Antonia
Birra Del Borgo: Dogfish Head: My Antonia (Italy: Imperial Pils: 7.5% ABV)Visual: Yellow to gold. Large custard sudded yellowed head.Nose: Custard. Peach and... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Capoeira Event in Bath UK March 9th and 10th 2013
In a break from Beer and Whisky- For anyone in the Bath UK area there’s a special Capoeira event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the group in Bath on the... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Wild Beer Co: Ninkasi
Wild Beer Co: Ninkasi (England: Saison: 9% ABV)Visual: Hazy banana skin colour with small overripe banana touched white head.Nose: Apples and tart cider.... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bristol Beer Factory: Port Stout
Bristol Beer Factory: Port Stout (England: Stout: 5.5% ABV)Visual: Black cherry red to black. Caramel brown loose bubbled large head. Lots of suds left as the... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ballast Point: Wahoo Wheat
Ballast Point: Wahoo Wheat (USA: Belgium Style Witbier: 4% ABV)Visual: Hazy yellow. Large white head.Nose: Slightly musty. Dried fruit mixture. Orange peel.... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Book Review: Roger Protz: 300 Beers To Try Before You Die!
Roger Protz: 300 Beers To Try Before You Die! (CAMRA Books: ISBN: 978-1-85249-273-1)Ah, the ever cheery do “X” before you die or be eternally a loser books. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Liefmans: Glühkriek
Liefmans: Glühkriek (Belgium: Fruit Beer: 6% ABV)Drunk Chilled:Visual: Black cherry red, fizzes up a head but it doesn’t last.Nose: Cider. Perfume. Mulled spice... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Abstrakt AB12
Brewdog: Abstrakt AB12 (Scotland: Black IPA: 11.2% ABV)Visual: Black. Large coffee froth. Creamy head.Nose: Blackberry. Gooseberry.Body: Bitter chocolate and... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brodies: Mocha Milk Stout
Brodies: Mocha Milk Stout (Rum Barrel) (England: Imperial Stout: 9% ABV)Visual: Very dark brown to black. Dust of off white head.Nose: Very roasted coffee. Spic... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brodies: Pineapple Sour
Brodies: Pineapple Sour (England: Fruit Berliner Weisse: 3.7% ABV)Visual: Hazy yellowed fruit juice. White dust at the edges.Nose: Juicy pineapple. Tart.... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Brewdog: Paradox: Isle Of Arran (2012)
Brewdog: Paradox: Isle Of Arran (2012) (Scotland: Imperial Stout: 15% ABV)Visual: Black. Dash of browned head.Nose: Caramel. Thick aroma. Slight sea air. Toaste... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Willy Good Ale: Beerier Beer
Willy Good Ale: Beerier Beer (England: Amber Ale: 4.2% ABV)Visual: Amber. Moderate off white froth.Nose: Slightly musty. Fresh cooked white bread. Towards... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: The Old Malt Cask: Allt-A-Bhainne 50
The Old Malt Cask: Allt-A-Bhainne 50 (Scottish Speyside Single Malt Whisky: 11 Year: 50% ABV)Visual: Buttery gold.Viscosity: Quite fast thick streaks.Nose:... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bristol Beer Factory: Bristol Stout (2012)
Bristol Beer Factory: Bristol Stout (2012) (England: Stout: 5% ABV)Visual: Black. Half inch of browned froth.Nose: Slightly cloying cream. Dry roasted... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Birra Del Borgo: Brewdog: ReAle In A Kilt
Birra Del Borgo: Brewdog: ReAle In A Kilt (Italy: Scotch Ale: 8.4% ABV)Visual: Caramel to brown, large loose mounded froth for a head of custard cream biscuit... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Alaskan: Smoked Porter
Alaskan: Smoked Porter (USA: Smoked Porter: 6.5% ABV)Visual: Dark brown black with a thin bubbled dash over maybe half the body.Nose: Wood smoke. Bacon. Maple... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: De Molen: Muhle and Bahnhof Barrel Aged
De Molen: Muhle and Bahnhof Barrel Aged (Netherlands: Gose-Traditional Ale: 9.2% ABV)Visual: Slightly cloudy cherry red, clear in the light at times. No head... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Summer Wine: Aoraki Red IPA
Summer Wine: Aoraki Red IPA (England: Amber Ale: 7.4% ABV)Visual: Caramel to toffee brown colour with large tight bubbled head which is off white and leaves... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Ilkley: Best
Ilkley: Best (England: Bitter: 4% ABV)Visual: Clear copper red. Large sudden froth for a slightly yellow head.Nose: Cinnamon and coriander. Dry roasted... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tasting Notes: Bristol Beer Factory: Imperial Stout Bourbon Cask
Bristol Beer Factory: Imperial Stout Bourbon Cask (England: Imperial Stout: 10.5% ABV)Visual: Black with a moderate dark beige creamy froth head.Nose: Coconut.... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK