Inaugural New World Beer and Cider Awards
I got sent a press release, which of course means I’ve made it as a blogger right? “I’m just getting in touch to share the results from the first ever … Continue reading
Beer – #492 – St. Erhard – Kellerbier
Authentic beer, Authentic Singing, Authentic numbers and Authentic enjoyment. St. ERHARD® isn’t just beer – It’s beer culture! Chosen mainly for the packaging which is amongst the simplest I’ve seen … Continue reading
Beer – #491 – Guinness – Special Export (Belgian version)
It’s Good for you, good for your ears, good maths and good mates. Special version of bottled Guinness for Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Brewed in Ireland for Anthony … Continue reading
Beer – #490 – Fiasco Brewing Company – Double DeckYa
it’s come down to this a Fiasco, Disco, Double Time, and Double dipping The Fiasco Double DeckYa Black IIPA was the pick of the beers on the takeout taps at the grog … Continue reading
Imperial IPA Bracket Challenge
Originally posted on Pat's Pints:
An excerpt from the home page of the Pat’s Pints blog states “Some of it (the information here) is likely to be of no…
Beer – #489 – Karl Strauss – Big Barrel Double IPA
Big names, Big Music, Big Numbers, and a Big call. Imported New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops provide a vibrant tropical aroma that raises eyebrows and expectations I am pushing the … Continue reading
Beer – #488 – Moa – Blanc Evolution
This one: A First, First Things, First things First, and a Finish. Moa Blanc Evolution is bottle fermented in the Belgian-style with a small amount of coriander added during its … Continue reading
Beer – #487 – Yeastie Boys – The Last Dictator
Spoonbending, spellbinding, whole numbers, whole conversations. Imperial porter with botrytised vigonier. The last of the 3 in a series of the Spoonbender series – this one is the Yeastie Boys … Continue reading
Beer – #486 – Pelican – Dorymans Dark Ale
Same Beer, Same Beat, Same number, same old same old. A dark brown color, with a balanced aroma of roasted malts and Northwest-grown hops. The sweetness of the ale, crystal, … Continue reading
Beer – #485 – Pelican – Kiwanda Cream Ale
Unusual names, unusual music, unusual numbers but usual pondering Kiwanda Cream Ale is pale gold with a fruity, floral hop aroma. A sweet malty flavor and a smooth dry finish round … Continue reading
Beer – #484 – Moa – Blanc
Local beer, Not Local Music, numbers, and self review. Moa Blanc wheat beer is a blend of 50% wheat malt and 50% barley malt resulting in an elegantly smooth beer … Continue reading
Beer – #483 – Moa – Special Reserve Sour Blanc (2012)
Special beer, Special Music, Special Numbers and Special gatherings A traditional Sour beer with a complexity best described as a riot of flavours. With a base of Moa Blanc this … Continue reading
Beer – #482 – Golden Eagle – The Bitter End
British Beer, Discovered genius , Imperial Numbers, and Bragging Our English Bitter has been referred to as the most authentic English Bitter in New Zealand. This is a new beer, … Continue reading
Beer – #481 – Golden Eagle – Solo Lupulus Metamorphic IPA
Long names, Long records, Long division and Long rambles. Single hopped with Pacific Jade late in the boil, the Solo Lupulus Metamorphic showcases this hop and is very drinkable! I … Continue reading
Beer – #480 – Yeastie Boys – The Sly Persuader
Spoonbenders, sounds, numbers and cogitation Extra pale blond ale with botrytised viognier candi-sugar. The second of the Spoonbenders series – from Yeastie Boys this is The Sly Persuader For Yeastie Boys Brewed … Continue reading
Beer – #479 – Leffe – Radieuse
Belgium, beats, bingo and brainwork Strong and generous amber-coloured abbey beer. Amber-Coloured with delicate hints of citrus and coriander seeds. Brewed by InBev Belgium in the style that is Belgian Strong Ale and they … Continue reading
Beer – #478 – Moa – St Josephs Tripel
A realisation, records, randomising and ruminating. Moa St Josephs is a classic Belgian Tripel. Strong spice, caramel and banana ester characters create complex flavours and aromas which are heightened by … Continue reading
Beer – #476 – Emerson’s – Dinner Bell Belgian Table Beer
Table beer, Turntable music, tables of numbers and around the table chatting. Belgian Style Table Beer The man in the shop was dead keen that I pick up the Emerson’s … Continue reading
Beer – #475 – Garage Project – Texas Tea Brown Ale
I’ve been thinking about Snake Oil, Soul food, guessing and double guessing Texas Tea is slang for oil and Garage Project operate out of an old service station in Aro Valley It … Continue reading
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