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Beer – #311 – Dr. Hops – World Pale Ale

I won this! Some Dr. Hops World Pale Ale. Twitter is amazeballs. This is brewed by Dr. Hops at the brew to order (contract)  Invercargill Brewery in the style of an  American Pale … Continue reading

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #310 – Renaissance – Stonecutter Scotch Ale

A beer that was a gift – Renaissance – Stonecutter Scotch Ale Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a  Scotch Ale and they live in Blenheim, New Zealand This is the big, hearty … Continue reading

February 23, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer- #309 – Townshend – Kings Landing

Kings Landing, a dark Scotch ale  with a touch of peated malt. See what I did there Ned’s head and then a Kings Landing. Like a Game of Thrones tribute.  or … Continue reading

February 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #308 – Townshend – Ned’s Head Flaunders Red

Townshend – Ned’s Head Flaunders Red…. Get on the bandwagon. It might be clearer next beer. Brewed by Townshend Brewery This is styled as a  Sour Red/Brown ad they do this trick in Upper Moutere, New … Continue reading

February 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #304 – Pink Elephant – Mother’s Bruin

Mother’s Bruin. Pun intended. Probably. 2013 vintage. I have no idea if they’ve made this before, but they may be planning to make this again. Brewed by Pink Elephant in the enigmatic … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #301 – The Twisted Hop – Nokabollokov

bwahaha and so it’s back to reality with this  The Twisted Hop Nokabollokov. Brewed by The Twisted Hop in the style of an Imperial Stout in the lovely Christchurch, New Zealand. I know it’s … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #300 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee & Fig Oatmeal Stout (2013)

So, number 300, and a beer I have been so looking forward to. The last time I had this was at Beer #34. I liked it then. This is the … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · 10 Comments

Beer – #296 – Eagle vs Dog – Episode 3 Hitch-Hikers Guide Don’t Panic

Yes indeed. Eagle vs Dog Episode 3 Hitch-Hikers Guide Don’t Panic – an Imperial Wheat From the Golden Eagle Brewery and brewed at Raindogs Brewing Co this one in the Style of a : Doppelbock and that’s the … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #292 – Renaissance – Discovery American Pale Ale

This is one of the christmas beers I received – Renaissance Discovery American Pale Ale. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of an  American Pale Ale and it’s made in sunny Blenheim, New … Continue reading

February 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #286 – Yeastie Boys – His Majesty 2013

The latest beer – Yeastie Boys His Majesty 2013 From this nice people at Yeastie Boys brewed at Invercargill Brewery, this one in the style of a: Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all the thing … Continue reading

January 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #285 – Coronado – 17th Anniversary IIPA

Clearly a limited edition beer – the Coronado 17th Anniversary IIPA Brewed by Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial/Double IPA and they are of course in Coronado, California USA This is a 20fl oz, … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #284 – Yeastie Boys – Her Majesty 2013

This  is the Yeastie Boys Her Majesty 2013, the companion to the His Majesty I also have in the fridge. Brewed by Yeastie Boys and Brewed at Invercargill Brewery this is in the Style of a … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #281 – Dogfish Head – Palo Santo Marron

I wasn’t going to have a beer today, but events conspired and I feel the need for solace. This then the unusually named – Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron – Brewed by Dogfish … Continue reading

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #279 – Liberty / Brothers – Oh Brother Pale Ale

I picked a litre of this today (yesterday, the day before this post), on my shopping trip – a Liberty / Brothers Oh Brother Pale Ale, from a tap, Brewed … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #278 – Panhead – The Vandal

The Vandal is Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales in the style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA) and they’re in Upper Hutt, New Zealand This is a 500ml bottle of an 8.0% ABV beer, … Continue reading

January 5, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #277 – Behemoth – CHUR! NZ Pale Ale

Indeed – a quick dash to the shops and I picked me up a  Behemoth CHUR! NZ Pale Ale.  From the  Behemoth Brewing Company who Brew this at The Twisted Hop in the style … Continue reading

January 5, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #275 – Liberty – Darkest Days Oatmeal Stout

Home again home again…. to a Liberty Darkest Days Oatmeal Stout. One has to finish what’s in the beer fridge and this is the last of the last year beers. Brewed … Continue reading

January 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #274 – Hot Water – Walker’s Porter

Brewed by Hot Water Brewing Styled as a Porter and that really is quite local to us here at Rings Beach in the big scheme of things at Whenuakite, Whitianga, New Zealand A robust porter … Continue reading

January 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – # 272 – Hot Water – Kauri Falls Pale Ale

Brewed by the  Hot Water Brewing Styled as an IPA,  and that all happening under our noses  really quite local to us here at Rings Beach, in the big scheme of things, … Continue reading

January 2, 2014 · 3 Comments

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