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Beer – #370 – Mata – Volcano Red IPA

Another Red Ale after the one last night – this is the Aotearoa Mata Volcano Red IPA. Brewed by Aotearoa Breweries in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they’re in Kawerau, New Zealand. … Continue reading

May 8, 2014 · 5 Comments

Beer – #369 – Hop Federation – Red IPA

A Red IPA ?  Yes, a  Hop Federation – Red IPA Brewed by Hop Federation Brewery in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Riwaka, New Zealand. A 500ml bottle … Continue reading

May 7, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #365 – Baird – Teikoku IPA

Baird, I had one ages ago, so I thought I’d go again… First of two – Baird Teikoku IPA.  Brewed by Baird Brewing Co. in the style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA) and … Continue reading

May 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #358 – Lakefront – IPA

A much simpler to pronounce – Lakefront – IPA Lakefront appear to make a lot of beers- this one their IPA. Brewed by Lakefront Brewery this one in the style … Continue reading

April 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #350 – Meantime – India Pale Ale

No doubting what style this is then. Brewed by Meantime in the Style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA), and from my home city of  London, England. 750ml bottle, with cork and cage, … Continue reading

April 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #346 – 8 Wired – Fresh Hopwired IPA

Not giving up the 8 Wired – so next is this on – the Fresh Hopwired– a limited edition of things  – brewed for 8 Wired Brewing. Brewed at Renaissance … Continue reading

April 18, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #345 – 8 Wired – Semiconductor Session IPA

Yes, Semiconductor Session IPA, not the full conductor. This is brewed for 8 Wired Brewing . Brewed at Renaissance Brewing this in the style of a Session IPA and they are … Continue reading

April 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #343 – Emelisse – Smoked Rye IPA

Two in a row from this brewery then , this one the an Emelisse Smoked Rye IPA (Innovation Serie) 330ml bottle of a 6.25 ABV beer being 1.61 standard drinks … Continue reading

April 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer- #341 – Port Brewing – Wipeout

Hopefully back on the wining track with this, from Port Brewing  a Wipeout IPA. Brewed by Port Brewing/Lost Abbey in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in the fine city … Continue reading

April 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #336 – ParrotDog – Pitbull

I have low expectation for this – ParrotDog Pitbull American IPA – it rates poorly and despite a really strong start it has all gone wrong since for me this evening. … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #328 – Croucher – Anzus

Croucher Anzus, for a lazy sunday –  I don’t drink enough Croucher beer,  – Brewed by Croucher Brewing this one is in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Rotorua, … Continue reading

March 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #316 – Epic – Comet IPA

So no doubts about this beer, Epic Comet IPA, Brewed by Epic Brewing Company (NZ) in the style of an good old  India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that based in Auckland, New Zealand. 500ml … Continue reading

March 2, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #313 – Brewdog – Punk IPA 5.6

Brewdog Punk IPA.  I’ve seen this around and abouts and it’s time I tried it. Brewed by BrewDog in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland … Continue reading

March 1, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #312 – Renaissance – Voyager India Pale Ale

So the last of the christmas beers. A Renaissance Voyager India Pale Ale. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are still in Blenheim, New Zealand Familiar 500ml … Continue reading

February 28, 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 – #271 – Ballast Point – Sculpin IPA

In a bottle this time, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the  style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA), and of course in  San Diego, California USA This is a 650ml bottle … Continue reading

January 2, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #268 – AleSmith – IPA

The major problem I see with this is empty bottle, empty glass, long night ahead full of regrets and emptiness.

December 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 – #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

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