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Beer – #273 – Hot Water – Golden Steamer Ale

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

January 2, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #270 – Coromandel – Good as Gold

The second of the local beers, A local beer to where we are on holiday, is Coromandel Good as Gold,  Brewed by Coromandel Brewing in the style of a  Pilsener and  they do that … Continue reading

January 1, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #269 – Coromandel – Easy Rider

A local beer to where we are on holiday, Coromandel Easy Rider,  Brewed by Coromandel Brewing in the style of a American Pale Ale and  they do that in Matarangi, Whitianga, New Zealand, … Continue reading

January 1, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #267 – Liberty – C!tra Jnr

For the first evening at the beach then a Liberty C!tra Jnr – Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co and styled as an American Pale Ale and they brew that in Auckland, New Zealand. This is only … Continue reading

December 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #263 – 8 Wired – Bumaye

Another beer making it to the front of the fridge after hiding in the back for a while is  a 8 Wired Bumaye – Brewed by 8 Wired Brewing styled as a … Continue reading

December 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #260 – Panhead – Supercharger American Styled Pale Ale

From the new boys, as it were, this a Panhead –  Supercharger American Styled Pale Ale. Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales in the style of an American Pale Ale and they do that in … Continue reading

December 20, 2013 · 4 Comments

Beer – #258 – Tuatara – Dubbel

a Dubbel, from Tuatara, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of an  Abbey Dubbel in the mystical Paraparaumu, New Zealand A seasonal beer, so something a little special perhaps.  650ml of a 7.5% … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #256 – Garage Project – Trip Hop

Sunday brings with it a Garage Project – Trip Hop – Brewed by Garage Project in the Style of an India Pale Ale (IPA), and of course they’re in Wellington, New Zealand The brewer says … Continue reading

December 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #254 – Pretty Things / Yeastie Boys – Our Turn, Your Turn

Took my eye in the shop, this is a Pretty Things / Yeastie Boys Our Turn, Your Turn collaboration.  Brewed at Buzzards Bay Brewing in the style of a Wheat Ale, or American … Continue reading

December 14, 2013 · 4 Comments

Beer – #253 – Good George & Emerson’s – Good Emerson’s Session Ale

A full mouthful this one Good George & Emerson’s Good Emerson’s Session Ale. Brewed by Good George Brewing in the style of a  American Pale Ale  and they do this trick in Hamilton, … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #250 – Moa – Ten Year Beer

Bit Excited to have a 2012 vintage Moa Ten Year Beer.  Brewed by Moa Brewing Company In the style of a  Sour/Wild Ale and they do that of course in Blenheim, … Continue reading

December 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #251 – Schipper’s – Chinook IPA

The now weekly bottle of 1 litre from a tap,  this one A Schipper’s Chinook IPA, Brewed by Schipper’s Beer Company in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) allegedly in Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand, … Continue reading

December 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #249 – Epic – Hop Zombie

I’ve drunk this in it’s bottle form. So this is a revisit but not. Epic Hop Zombie. On Tap.  Epic Hop Zombie  form the Epic Brewing Company (NZ) Brewed at Steam Brewing Company in … Continue reading

November 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #247 – Mike’s – Taranaki Hefeweizen Cloudy (THC)

in for a pound, to follow that thinking… following the Plum Ale from Three boys I have a Mike’s Taranaki Hefeweizen Cloudy (THC) – Brewed by Mike’s Brewery in the style of a … Continue reading

November 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #246 – Three Boys – Wild Plum Ale

In for a penny with this, a Three Boys Wild Plum Ale, Brewed by Three Boys Brewery in the style of a  Fruit Beer from the wonderful Christchurch, New Zealand. A 330ml of a 7.7ABV … Continue reading

November 28, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #243 – Garage Project – La Calavera Catrina

The 2nd of the day of the dead beers, this one the Garage Project La Calavera Catrina. Brewed by Garage Project This one also in the Style of a  Spice/Herb/Vegetable and of course from windy Wellington, New … Continue reading

November 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #242 – Garage Project – Day Of The Dead

Keeping in theme with heavy metal then, or not, I have the pleasure of a Garage Project beer, this one  “Day Of The Dead” Brewed by Garage Project in the rather mixed style … Continue reading

November 21, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #237 – Panhead – Days of Thunder

It’s Thursday, a work day, and I’d put my empty bottle in the car hoping to fill it tomorrow. But being how as I’m easily lead I’ve stopped off at … Continue reading

November 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #236 – West Coast – 1080

I travelled to the Hopscotch Beer Company with my empty bottle today. I came away with a litre of West Coast 10-80, Brewed byWest Coast Brewing in the style of an India Pale … Continue reading

November 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

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