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Herevana – Garage Project – 11 Triple IPA

Here we have: Garage Project 11 Triple IPA. I had the ’10’ almost a year ago! where I mentioned that the first GP beers I had was in 2013, so … Continue reading

August 20, 2022 · Leave a comment

Herevana – North End – Fortitude

North End Fortitude. A Winter IPA. On a Sunday. On a Sunday when my Daughter, after a few weeks at home, left again to got back to Australia and her … Continue reading

August 7, 2022 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Small Gods/Heyday – Basabasa Japanese Cold IPA

Basabasa. Here we have an IPL, or Cold IPA, or IPA made slightly differently. It isn’t the first cold IPA I’ve had, which might be a surprise, but shouldn’t be, … Continue reading

July 22, 2022 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Fuller’s – Imperial IPA

Here we have a carton containing a bottle of Fuller’s Imperial IPA. English Bitter. I make it sound rare when there is al local that pours pints, not of this, … Continue reading

March 12, 2022 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Epic – 28 Haze Later

This Halloween Edition mini-series Following the Brew of the Living Dead is the Epic 28 Haze Later Epic 28 Haze Later is a Pale Ale – Hazy / New England … Continue reading

October 29, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Epic – Brew of the Living Dead

This Halloween Edition mini-series – 4 of the most Spooky beers in a lovely pack. First up: Epic Brew of the Living Dead. Epic Brew of the Living Dead is … Continue reading

October 29, 2021 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,100 – Rhyme & Reason – The Usual

1,100 posts and It has been a while since I posted as Beer & Me, in a numbered order, the #herevana posts, of which there are at least 125, sort … Continue reading

October 3, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Behemoth – Aotearoa Sculpin

Behemoth Aotearoa Sculpin – a throw back to those long ago days when this was readily and easily available in NZ – like 2013 ago Behemoth (Chur) Brewing Company make … Continue reading

September 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – 8 Wired – Dynamite

A Black IPA – 8 Wired Dynamite. A Black IPA!!. There are beers in a style that just stand out for attention and this is for me one of those … Continue reading

September 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – North End – Beach Hoist

The case of North End beers, something from all parts of the spectrum, Sours, Saison, Pales to Stouts a purchase from BeerHug in NZ . Super fast service and super nice … Continue reading

September 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – McLeods – 802 #36

Here we have the newest 802, #36, the one with the Idaho 7 and Riwaka Hops I don’t confess to having all previous 35, I’m sure there are gaps, but … Continue reading

September 11, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Volstead – Mr Ombibulous

Volstead Mr Ombibulous West Coast IPA. How could you not smile when you try to pronounce that using your best Mr.Bean or Jeremy Clarkson voice. It is the BeerJerk NZ … Continue reading

September 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Deep Creek – Pontoon in a Monsoon

Deep Creek Pontoon in a Monsoon. Without a doubt one of the icon beers from Deep Creek. I made first note of this in 2014, and I know it’s been … Continue reading

September 3, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Cumulus

Isthmus Cumulus Hazy IPA. A Beer I had at the beginning of this year. It’s a dreary old afternoon, there’s rain and it’s quite chilly. It can only get better. … Continue reading

August 28, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Peak Haze

Isthmus Peak Haze. A beer I had first in October 2018 on tap, and a couple of times since. There’s not reason that I’m not going to enjoy this tonight … Continue reading

August 27, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – 3D

Isthmus 3D IPA – August 2014 seems to be the first time I had this beer. That it remains a core beer for Isthmus says a lot, these are your … Continue reading

August 27, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Kereru – Totally Tops

Kereru Totally Tops is the latest in the monthly beers from Kereru. I always look forward to these beers, because they’re fresh, and because they come with lovely art on … Continue reading

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Ladder – Three Boys – Prunus Stave

Three Boys Prunus Stave. I’m such a gatherer of beers that are unique, special, and are presented in a way that makes them look desirable. This is one of those, … Continue reading

August 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – ParrotDog – Steve

I work with a top Bloke, Steve, and in jest suggested he buy us all a beer since it was his beer, and he obliged! The world needs more people … Continue reading

July 30, 2021 · Leave a comment

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