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Beer – #174 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – Scotch on Rye 70/- Ale

For a Friday then, the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Scotch on Rye 70/- Ale. ..it means ’70 shilling’ (sigh, OK, I will tell the whole story). We were asked to make … Continue reading

May 31, 2013 · Leave a comment

We all follow the Palace, Over land and sea, And Brighton…well not Brighton

In a stunning turn of events the mighty mighty Eagles, Crystal Palace F.C., late of Selhurst Park, London SE25 gained promotion from the Championship league to the Premier League of  English … Continue reading

May 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #173 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – The Age of Raisin

AND it’s back home to NZ and ironically a Belgium style beer – Renaissance Enlightenment Series The Age of Raisin. of course Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a  Belgian … Continue reading

May 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #172 – Rogue – Brutal IPA

yes indeed, Rogue Brutal IPA, Brewed by Rogue Ales IN the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA)  and that all takes place in Newport, Oregon USA Brutal combines Oregon hops with English Malts. The Oregon … Continue reading

May 24, 2013 · 2 Comments

The Less of me for April

The less of me for April – A moth where I had to push on 16 Runs 94.14kms in total 5.8kms average per walk-out Fastest 5km improves all the time … Continue reading

May 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #171 – Verhaeghe – Duchesse De Bourgogne

Sunday, I’ve just been to the movies, I’ve switched on the UFC, and I’ve decided to have a single beer – this on the Verhaeghe – Duchesse De Bourgogne. Brewed … Continue reading

May 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Star Trek – Into the darkness – oh dear.

Star Trek – Into the darkness I just saw the movie. There are a few things that I have questions about. Underwater ? Can fly in an atmosphere? ‘short’ distance … Continue reading

May 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #170 – Garage Project – Aro Noir

Garage Project – Aro Noir – I’ve been looking forward to this – Brewed by Garage Project in the Style of a  Stout and they’re all about Wellington, New Zealand for those … Continue reading

May 18, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #169 – Queenstown Brewers – 25oz Pilsner

Queenstown Brewers – 25oz Pilsner – Brewed by Queenstown Brewers in the style of a Pilsener and of course from Queenstown, New Zealand 330ml bottle of a 5% ABV beer (1.3 standard drink … Continue reading

May 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #168 – Queenstown Brewers – Steam Brew

Another new find – Queenstown Brewers – Steam Brew – Brewed by Queenstown Brewers in the Style of a California Common and not surprisingly they do this in Queenstown, New Zealand. 330ml bottle 5.9% … Continue reading

May 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #167 – Berthold Keller – Super Strength

Well this was a gift. A Can of beer. A Can!!! Berthold Keller – Super Strength – Brewed by Martens in the style of a  Strong Pale Lager/Imperial Pils and they’re in Bocholt, … Continue reading

May 16, 2013 · 5 Comments

Beer – #166 – Mountain Goat – Fancy Pants Amber Ale

Mountain Goat – Rare Breed – in this case the Fancy Pants Amber Ale.m a beer from ‘strayer. Brewed by Mountain Goat Beer in the unsurprising style of an Amber Ale and … Continue reading

May 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #165 – 8 Wired – Grand Cru 2011

All Poshed up with this then : 8 Wired Grand Cru 2011  – Brewed by 8 Wired Brewing in the style of a : Abt/Quadrupel and as always that’s all happening in Blenheim, New … Continue reading

May 11, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #164 – Geek – Coconut Porter

All in then on a Geek Coconut Porter- Brewed by Geek Beer in the style of a  Porter and they weave this magic in Windy Wellington, New Zealand Never had a Geek beer – but … Continue reading

May 10, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #163 – Garage Project – Red Rocks

Garage Project – Red Rocks – Brewed by Garage Project in the Style: Amber Ale in Wellington, New Zealand All a bit special. 650ml bottle, 7.5% ABV – 3.6 Standard Drink units. Red … Continue reading

May 3, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #162 – St Peters – Suffolk Gold

Change of pace again , this time to a St Peters Suffolk Gold in the style of a Premium Bitter/ESB – Brewed by St Peters (UK)  in Bungay, England 500ml bottle, 4.9%ABV,  2.45 … Continue reading

May 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #161 – Brewaucracy – In Triplicate

Brewaucracy  – In Triplicate is an Abbey Tripel beer from a new brewer in the ‘Tron.  Brewaucracy Brewed at Shunters Yard Brewery in the Style of an  Abbey Tripel in the … Continue reading

May 2, 2013 · 4 Comments

Beer – #160 – Brewaucracy – Smoko

A Smoked Lager from a new brewer – Brewed by Brewaucracy in the style of a  Smoked and they do this all in the ‘Tron – Hamilton, New Zealand. A 500ml bottle, … Continue reading

May 2, 2013 · 3 Comments

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