Beer – #989 – Garage Project – The Aardvark
The Aardvark, which is all intriguing, isn’t it. Not the prettiest of animals. Then you read the blurb “Flavoured with Lemongrass Ants” and then I’m thinking what could possibly go wrong! … Continue reading
Beer – Friday Night Not The Lights
It’s not often I lead out with the music, but tonight it is that good Kaleo, Icelandic, Blues. I also have some beers that I’m keen on. Beer from the … Continue reading
Beer – TGIF – Thirsty? Great It’s Friday!
Friday night comes around, as it always does, and I’ve been thinking of a good time to have to beers from Outlier Cartel that are both well regarded, and both … Continue reading
Beer – #988 – Garage Project – Triple Day of the Dead 2016 version
Garage Project Triple Day of the Dead, the 2016 version, A surprise beer in many ways, seemingly sporadic in appearance this has popped up in a few places, and mad … Continue reading
Beer – #987 – Lone Bee – Sparkling Mead
What even is a Mead? Lone Bee Sparkling Mead is going to help me find more about this exotic and unusual concoction that I’ve only seen in ye olde television series … Continue reading
Beer – #986 – Deschutes – Jubel 2015
I have a Deschutes Jubel 2015. Another unusual to see beer in New Zealand, this is one that I’ve been looking forward to getting to, even though it’s only been … Continue reading
Beer – #985 – Stone – 08.08.08 Vertical Epic
Sunday, Vinyl Sunday…. and I have for the beer a Stone – 08.08.08 Vertical Epic, or if you can say it in one breath – A Stone 20th Anniversary Encore … Continue reading
Beer – #984 – Panhead – Snake Oil Bogus IPA
Panhead Custom Ales (Lion Breweries – NZ) Snake Oil Bogus IPA. It’s a soured IPA, and I’ve had a couple recently, one of which was superb from McLeod’s Brewery, I … Continue reading
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
Beer – #982 – Thornbridge – Raindrops On Roses
Thornbridge Raindrops On Roses – a Witbeer. Made with Rose Petals. Could then remind me of an old ladies linen draw, or rest home perfume. Could of course be a … Continue reading
Beer – #981 – Behemoth – The Dude Abides
Behemoth The Dude Abides. A White Stout. Honest. Confusion reins. Also it’s a vinyl music day, and I’ve found something from 1986 at the back of the garage, The Art … Continue reading
Beer – #980 – Emerson’s – A Beer Called Gary
Emerson’s Brewer’s Reserve A Beer Called Gary. A beer. Called Gary. What a hoot! Imagine drinking that much of the product they made a beer for you. Easier to change … Continue reading
Beer – #979 – Garage Project – Rebel County
Garage Project Rebel County – of course it’s a beer and vinyl day – American Strong Ale and Siouxsie and Banshees. Fancy beer the Rebel County . Feel the fear, … Continue reading
Beer – #978 – Deschutes – The Stoic 2015
Deschutes The Stoic 2015, beer that they flag as best after a date, which is nice. Being as it’s a Sunday I’m also going to have a vinyl music, and … Continue reading
Beer – #977 – Hallertau – Little Beast
Hallertau Little Beast – a Barley Wine. The grail of brews if you ask me, mysterious, rich deep fruity I hope. will soften with time This is a 500ml bottle … Continue reading
Beer – #976 – Behemoth – Good Morning Vietnam
Behemoth – Good Morning Vietnam. A beer inspired by a holiday, or at least the coffee on Holiday. something very special. This is a 500ml bottle of a beer that … Continue reading
Beer – #975 – Moa – Milk Chocolate Stout
Moa Milk Chocolate Stout. It’s a collaboration or a combination of things. A Moa Stout, and some Lewis Road Milk, and the addition go cocoa nibs from Belgium. It’s not … Continue reading
Beer – #974 – Galbraith’s – Trappist Style Ale
Galbraith’s – Trappist Style Ale. Not a style that is big in NZ or really many places, and this was a special limited run beer, as many are, but this … Continue reading
Beer – #973 – Stone – Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Imperial Russian Stout. a 2016 version. Unusually rare and uncommon in New Zealand although there does appear to have been a small amount available at some point, stashed away … Continue reading
