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Beer – #64 – Invercargill Sa!son

In and of itself a strong, well balanced, and just nice beer. Could I go another though? Not really. I peaked early with this.

September 29, 2012 · 1 Comment

The Fleece Machine – Spiritual medium to meet with Pike River families – wait there’s more !

“I only want to help: Psychic to sceptics“ Says the headline today. A celebrity psychic who wants to get in touch with earthquake and Pike River coalmine victims from beyond … Continue reading

September 29, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #66 – Lion Red

Brewed by Lion Breweries – NZ (Lion Nathan Co.) in the style of (hold your breath) an American Dark Lager , and they make it up the road in Auckland, … Continue reading

September 28, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #65 – Chatoe Rogue OREgasmic Ale

Buy this, if you like IPA and American Pale you you don’t like this I’d refund you. Seriously.

September 28, 2012 · 4 Comments

Beer – #63 – Invercargill Pitch Black Boysenberry Stout

I know right, a Boysenberry Stout!!! Brewed by Invercargill Brewery in the style of a…. Stout, and they’re from Invercargill, New Zealand, served up as a 330ml 5% ABV This member … Continue reading

September 28, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #62 – Epic – Double Stout

This is a beer that’s a bit under the radar, it’s not listed on the website, which either means that it’s a mistake beer that they had to monetize, or a seasonal thing. Well yes I went back and read “Double Fail” so this isn’t going to end well is it. A Championship level beer that may never make the Premier league.

September 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #61 – Dead Good Beer – Golden Ale

This beer has a mention / dedication for Ninoy Aquino on the label, He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport upon returning home from exile in the United States in 1983

September 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #60 – Dead Good Beer – IPA

This beer has a mention / dedication for Blair Peach on the label, a New Zealand-born teacher who was fatally assaulted by a police officer during an anti-racism demonstration in London, England in 1979. Nice work.

September 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Tales from the Beer Fridge

I’m on a journey through an explosion of craft / speciality / Micro-Brewery beers. It’s a challenge that I’m enjoying, but the immediate problem I have is that I’ve got a backlog of things that I’d like to drink.

September 22, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #59 – Eagle vs Dog Episode 2 Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster

This is, I have to say, a barnstormer of a good beer, it’s got taste for Africa. I got Coffee, Malt, chocolate, I’m still getting it, this is a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster of a a beer. It has a sweet bitterness and lots of depth. I am impressed. I am however easily impressed.

September 21, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #58 – Pauwel – Kwak

Pauwel Kwak – Brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels, and it’s a Belgian Strong Ale from Buggenhout, Belgium. A Tiny 330ml of 8.4% ABV Full-bodied Belgian Specialty Ale. Amber in color with beautiful … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · 2 Comments

The one where I pretend to be a Chef

I like food. A lot. I like a lot of food. I like to try new things when I eat out, having the belief that there wouldn’t be anything on … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

We all follow the Palace, Over land and sea, And Brighton…

For a long many years I’ve followed the fortunes of Crystal Palace F.C. For many years I went along every saturday afternoon when they were playing at Selhurst Park to … Continue reading

September 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Happy Families, the one with the lost photographs #2

I found some more recent pictures, some of me as a fine young man, and they are presented here for your amusement.

September 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #57 – Golden Bear Brewing Company – Pirate Peach Saison

Won a Trophy and a silver medal at the recent  Sutton Group Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards so there! Golden Bear – Pirate Peach Saison is brewed with fresh Black-Boy peaches, … Continue reading

September 8, 2012 · 1 Comment

Sporting your life vicariously – the last Tournament – Aftermath

The Final Federation Cup Hockey Tournament for the #1 Daughter is done and dusted. After the two games on Monday the dye had been cast and the girls were then … Continue reading

September 8, 2012 · 1 Comment

Two Thumbs Up, for Two Thumbs Up

Awesome concept and brilliant execution, I love this.

September 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #56 – Sawmill Brewing Company – Crystal Wheat Beer

Sawmill Brewing Company – Crystal Wheat Beer. Brewed by Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company in Leigh, New Zealand ,and they style it as a Wheat Ale. A beer with a flip … Continue reading

September 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

One massive mistake – two stories – natural health.

  Two stories in the media today outlining the lead up to the death of a woman from an invasive brain tumor having been under the care of a quack, … Continue reading

September 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

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