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Beer – #761 – Funk Estate – Parleyer

It is BeerJerk Beer Club beer of the week, a more traditional summer beer really, which is handly as it is still the back end of a long summer. The … Continue reading

March 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #760 – Schloss Eggenberg – Samichlaus Classic

It has been a while since I had this, which was in July 2014  and reading back on that post I’ve now correct a few typos, it clearly had an effect, … Continue reading

March 24, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #759 – B.Effect – Vivant Red IPA

The other B.Effect beer, the second of the four I brought, and I note from their website that there was a hop change from the first batch to the second … Continue reading

March 24, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #758 – B.Effect – Mojo Pin

Never wanting grass to grow under my feet, and always up for the new things I saw these on the shelf from a new brewer B.Effect.  There are four, I … Continue reading

March 23, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #757 – Gigantic – Snakebite

It’s their beer #29 –  and Snakebite sent a shiver down my spine with vague memories of long nights and late mornings. Snakebite–that’s beer and cider combined for those not in the know This is a 650ml bottle that has … Continue reading

March 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #756 – ParrotDog – Pandemonium

ParrotDog Pandemonium, a beer with a name to fill you with dread. Or not. Tonight is Ribs night, and so bearing that in mind I went for something that I … Continue reading

March 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #755 – Speakeasy – Baby Daddy Session IPA

It’s been a while since I had a BeerJerkNZ beer, and what a way to get back on that horse, with a beer that seems to be well liked and … Continue reading

March 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #754 – Coronado – Stingray Imperial IPA

Well it’s Friday evening, the day after St.Patricks when the choice appears to have been Guinness or Kilkenny who seem to have cornered that market.  So breaking the shackles and … Continue reading

March 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #753 – Gulden Draak

I overcame my willpower and went for it, a real Belgium Ale, famous even. the white bottle, the black banner, the golden dragon and the red letters, This is in … Continue reading

March 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #752 – Mash Palace – Uranium Breath

They’ve only gone and put it in bottles! The Mash Palace Uranium Breath beer that was just that good is not on a wider distribution. Mad if I didn’t try … Continue reading

March 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #751 – Bach Brewing – Tailfin

With a lot of old favourite back in kegs it was a hard look today for something that I might enjoy, and was new to me, because there are so … Continue reading

March 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #750 – Galbraith’s – Rurik

A tale of two stouts, this one is the Galbraith’s Rurik  which is a Russian Imperial Stout, following on from the Fullers Black Cab stout. And 750 beers, seven hundred … Continue reading

March 10, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #749 – Fuller’s – Black Cab Stout

Fuller’s Black Cab Stout, a beer that I’ve seen being enjoyed by some of my connections on the inter tubes and I have FOMO, and that ends now. Named in … Continue reading

March 10, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #748 – Baylands – Zythra Pale Ale

Quick stop at the bottle store and the fill station for some of that Baylands Zythra Pale Ale. Bit of a mystery beer, but I’ll get to the bottom of … Continue reading

March 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #747 – Timothy Taylor – Boltmaker

I hadn’t seen this on the shelf before and it seemed like a good idea Timothy Taylor Boltmaker, I’ve had the landlord, with mixed feelings, and I’m hoping for something rewarding … Continue reading

March 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #746 – Valentins – Hefeweissbier

From the comedy section at the Supermarket where it’s more likely to be bulk over substance I spotted this, a Valentins ‘Premium’ Hefeweissbier. in a can. Spicy – fresh and … Continue reading

March 6, 2016 · 5 Comments

Pending HOPs shortage may demand alternative brewing methods

Disclaimer: It is rare that I get an email asking me to publish a press release or pre-written article, the last one being the SOBA award winners from a year … Continue reading

March 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #745 – Bach Brewing – Witsunday Blonde IPA

I like the beers from Bach Brewing, and I’ve had this, the Witsunday Blonde IPA, in the fridge for a day too long. So tonight it is then. An IPA … Continue reading

March 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

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