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Beer – #235 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel – Redux

Back to the middle again, away from the heavier beers that I seem to have been having of late with a NZ Tuatara Belgian Tripel, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the … Continue reading

November 8, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #230 – Deep Creek – Dweller on the Threshold

Strange names for beer abound, and this one is no exception. From Deep Creek  I have a “Dweller on the Threshold”  Brewed by Deep Creek Brewing Co in the style of a  Scotch … Continue reading

November 2, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #228 – Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Fresh Hop Benelux Ale

So to the fridge he dashes, and grabs for the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Fresh Hop Benelux Ale.  Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a : Belgian Ale, and they do that … Continue reading

October 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer at the beach house (Bach) – Behemoth Brewing Company – Hopportunity Cost IPA

All I can tell you is that this is a 7.2% ABV beer, It is an American IPA. and it’s from a new brewer. Of Sorts,  the brewer, Andrew Childs has … Continue reading

October 27, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #224 – Moa – Breakfast

Indeed, a beer called “Breakfast” which raised the hackles when it was first launched a while back. But continuing with the lighter frivolousness of a Sunday then I have in … Continue reading

October 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #220 – Ben Middlemiss – Nota Bene Abbey Ale

I had a grand evening with a friend Julian on his 41st birthday, MrsPdubyah enjoyed it a bit much. We came home. So to make up for that I’m going … Continue reading

October 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #218 – Townshend – Toppa’s Hadd’n Full On Pale Ale

Note that the term pale ale is used in England to signify a bottled bitter, and in that way there is no such thing as English Pale Ale to the English. The style is a North American construct, borne of the multitude of pale ales that pay homage to these bottled bitters – Bass in particular – and therefore the majority of true examples of the style are found outside Britain.

October 6, 2013 · 7 Comments

Beer – #217 – Garage Project – Sauvin Nouveau

Another beer from the dwindling back of fridge stocks, the Garage Project Sauvin Nouveau, baing saved for no reason. Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a Pilsener and they’re in Wellington, … Continue reading

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #216 – Liberty – Sauvignon Bomb

The Liberty Sauvignon Bomb has been in the fridge for a few weeks, and tonight is it’s big night out. Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co in the style of an  India Pale Ale … Continue reading

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer- #214 – Garage Project – Lord Cockswain’s Courage Blended Porter

The Weirdly named Garage Project Lord Cockswain’s Courage- Blended Porter, Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a  Porter  or Imperial/Strong Porter for the stronger one, and The Garage Project is based in Wellington, … Continue reading

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #215 – Funk Estate – Funk’nStein

So to the second of the beers from the Funk Estate people, this one the Funk Estate Funk’nStein. this on though Brewed at Massey University Microbrewery and in the Style of a : Black IPA, … Continue reading

September 29, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer- #213 – Funk Estate – Oh Lordy! – The Redux

I drank this a few beers ago #180  – the Funk Estate – Oh Lordy!,  from  naturally  the Funk Estate and Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in the style: American Pale Ale and of all the places … Continue reading

September 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA

Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth

Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading

September 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #206 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale – a redux

It’s a revisit again – this time to the Zeealant – Pale Ale – although slightly differently this time from the Tap c/- Hopscotch Beer Company in Mt.Eden. Still Brewed … Continue reading

September 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #203 – Epic and 8 Wired Brewing – I of the Zombie

A collaboration beer – I of the Zombie – a Black IPA,  with an ABV of 9%, or Epic Hop Zombie and the 8Wired iStout in one glass. See : Beer … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · 6 Comments

Beer – #201 – The Twisted Hop – Enigma

The Twisted Hop Enigma, a Barley Wine, Brewed by The Twisted Hop in the style of a  Barley Wine in good old Christchurch, New Zealand. Where I shall be next week, and … Continue reading

August 30, 2013 · 4 Comments

Beer – #199 – Garage Projects – L’il Red Rye

I start tonight with a beer that’s been in the fridge for a while, because I’ve been looking forward to it, it’s a Garage Projects – L’il Red Rye. Brewed … Continue reading

August 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #198 – 8 Wired – HopWired IPA

8 Wired HopWired IPA. Brewed by  8 Wired Brewing , although brewed at Renaissance Brewing in the sttyle: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all the thing in Blenheim, New Zealand. 7.3% ABV making 500ml about … Continue reading

August 10, 2013 · 7 Comments

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