There’s much to be enjoyed about being at home mid-winter with a beer or two for your own private beer festival. I’m starting with a Craftwork Sacré Blend. Unlike most … Continue reading →
Here we have: Moon Dog Rosé Sour Power, the #BeerJerk NZ beer of the week. Although I frequently try them I am not a huge fan of Sour beers. But … Continue reading →
Here we have a beer from Small Gods x Known Unknown – Agnostos Theos. A ‘Grape Ale’. I know the brewers and have a lot of respect for the driver … Continue reading →
On a Monday too! It is a holiday day, Queens Birthday so it’s like a Sunday. On a weekend where I had unmet expectations I turn then to an Omer … Continue reading →
Fantôme Coffee Ruby. It is an unusual Sunday, a couple of reasons, mostly that there is Monday holiday, and the other is that it really is my Birthday. Although I’m … Continue reading →
Faster than the speed of Light, Planets and intelligence. The closest star to Earth is a triple-star system called Alpha Centauri, about 4.35 light years away, or if you like 227 … Continue reading →
Craftwork – Siege of Liège. I joined a small club that Craftwork launched, the CW Societe, which limited to 96 membership offered at least 20 beers in two deliveries (I … Continue reading →
Here we have a carton containing a bottle of Fuller’s Imperial IPA. English Bitter. I make it sound rare when there is al local that pours pints, not of this, … Continue reading →
Superb Owl Belgian-Style Wit – this came as part of a monthly subscription that I had with the brewery. I alway look forward to these, but never enjoy the 2 … Continue reading →
The annual release of the Craftwork – Terroir Blend – this one the 2019 version. Craftwork beer always a bit of a celebration. It really has only just been released, … Continue reading →
Three Sisters Straight Outta Plumpton – a beer that I passed up once but there’s a compelling thing about the name and the way it is packaged. So here we … Continue reading →
I was at the Fridge and Flagon and had a bit of a shop. One of the things I bought was Pohjala X One Drop // Pime Suvi One Drop … Continue reading →
Moondog Jumping The Shark – Cherry, Chocolate & Coconut. Rum Barrel Aged & Amphora Conditioned Imperial Stout – I’ve had the 2013 version and the 2017 versions of the Jumping … Continue reading →
Emporium Elimination Strategy a beer name that the brewer had high hopes for. I’m pretty sure the beer is fine. Brewed during 2020 lockdown and then bottled during 2021 lockdown. … Continue reading →
Imperial Apfelstrudel – A beer I’m quite excited about – kviek, Coffee, Apple Strudel. What’s not to like about this Emporium Brewing are based in Kaikoura, Canterbury, 🇳🇿 and the … Continue reading →
Emporium Brettibix – onto the more exotic end of the beers , there’s two stouts after this one , this appears to be a halfway house there. All the better. … Continue reading →
That’s correct, sometimes it’s not all about beer, sometimes it’s new things. This time it’s about Alice Hard Brewed Tea – The one with Strawberry and Vanilla – the 4th … Continue reading →
Craftwork Porca Miseria! – a beer that started with the intention of being a Dubbel, but the barrelling process accidentally made this more like a Flanders Red. This is a … Continue reading →
Cuppa Chai Cha – I like a Chai. I like a Stout. What could go wrong? Emporium Brewing are based in Kaikoura, Canterbury, 🇳🇿 where they brew the Cuppa Chai … Continue reading →