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Herevana -Sailors Grave – Sou’ East Draught

Here we have the BeerJerkNZ beer of the week, a beer club, like a book club but for beer, always a new beer every weeks, never the same beer twice, … Continue reading

August 10, 2023 · Leave a comment

Herevana – 8 Wired and Rocky Ridge – Pflaume

A collaboration beer, and what might a bit divisive, online comments such as “bacon” “Salmon” “undrinkable” and “despite” if you look. I mean what could possibly go wrong?, Plum Smoked … Continue reading

September 11, 2022 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Moon Dog – Rosé Sour Power

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

June 9, 2022 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Pohjala X One Drop – Pime Suvi

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

December 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,102 – Moondog – Jumping the Shark 2021

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

December 12, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Boatrocker – Miss Pinky

It’s the BeerJerkNZ beer of the week. Here we have: Boatrocker Miss Pinky Raspberry Berliner Weisse. I’d be expecting something light and easy going with a splash of Raspberry. Apparanty … Continue reading

September 23, 2021 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,055 – Moon Dog – Jumping The Shark 2017

Moon Dog Jumping The Shark 2017. A beer that has been in then back of the fridge for too long. Possibly. I can’t remember buying it but that also might … Continue reading

November 2, 2019 · Leave a comment

Beer – Beer and Vinyl Sunday with a Mountain Goat

A Mountain Goat Nitro Burnin’ Funny Cars Stout. A very stout stout. I have a one litre bottle from the fill station of this beer. I’ve had 16% ABV beer … Continue reading

June 2, 2019 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1034 – Moon Dog – Funky Miller’s Monkey Filler

Moon Dog beer  – this one is the Funky Miller’s Monkey Filler. ‘Strayan beer, at least they’re trying at this, and good in places. Unexpected and awesome Funky Miller’s Monkey … Continue reading

April 25, 2019 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1033 – Moon Dog – Black Lung VIII

I find myself with a  beer from Moon Dog – this one is the  Black Lung VIII. How have I missed 7 other versions, why don’t I pay attention more, … Continue reading

April 21, 2019 · Leave a comment

Beer – #983 – Moon Dog – Jumping The Shark 2013

Moon Dog Jumping The Shark 2013. Barrel-Aged, Truffled Imperial Stout. It’s been in someone else’s cellar, it’s been in my fridge and now it’s at the front of me and I’m … Continue reading

October 1, 2017 · 2 Comments

Beer – #964 – Nomad – Granite Pale Ale

Nomad Granite, the beer of the week for the Beer Jerk beer club. And again I’m late to the party with this one,  because club night is Thursday, this week … Continue reading

July 30, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #961 – Blackman’s Brewery – Espresso Martini Kölsch

A beer that I might travel to buy is the next beer from the GABS  Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) selection  – the  Espresso Martini Kölsch by Blackman’s Brewery   get the … Continue reading

July 23, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #958 – Wayward Brewing Co – Funky Hoppy People

The GABS (Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular)  pack then delivers me a  Funky Hoppy People  from Wayward Brewing Co – Australia. Another sour beer, I’m really going to stop trying them soon, said … Continue reading

July 22, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #957 – Colonial Brewing Company – Rye ‘N Gose Sling

Having  a GABS (Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) 6 pick, the best of celebration  package, and I’m starting with : Rye ‘N Gose Sling  from the Colonial Brewing Company straight to La La … Continue reading

July 22, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #932 – Blackman’s – Ernie Golden Ale

Blackman’s Ernie Golden Ale – this weeks BeerJerk beer of the week. A bit late but I held out to Sunday so I could have the music on just a … Continue reading

May 21, 2017 · 4 Comments

Beer – #891 – Nomad – Long Trip

Thursday, BeerJerkNZ beer club night, and tonight it’s a Nomad Long Trip, A Saison. I love a good Saison. ..some fantastic unique.. This then is a bottle of a beer … Continue reading

January 26, 2017 · 3 Comments

Beer – #889 – Nomad – Freshie Salt And Pepper Gose

Nomad Freshie Salt And Pepper Gose. Salt. Pepper. Sea water. It sounds like someone was sitting in the sun too long to be honest. slightly tart, savoury and spicy  This … Continue reading

January 19, 2017 · 1 Comment

Beer – #845 – Pirate Life – IIPA

You don’t choose the Pirate Life, the Pirate Life chooses you. ‘strayan beer for a change, Seems like ages since I’ve been offshore, and its a new brewer to me … Continue reading

September 21, 2016 · 1 Comment

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