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Beer – #474 – Bear Republic – Apex

I get to the top, bop till I drop, number up and think of parties. My choice of beer for this is the  Bear Republic Apex. How did I not … Continue reading

September 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #473 – ParrotDog – BitterBitch

A play on words, play a song, play with numbers and play devils advocate. ParrotDog BitterBitch, a beer that I’ve know about but not drunk, until now. Thought I would … Continue reading

September 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #472- Yeastie Boys – Digital IPA

Wherein I ponder Digital beer, digital music from a symbol, how to do a half, and sharing. I did some research about, unusual for me, and picked up a Yeastie Boys Digital IPA … Continue reading

September 26, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #469 – Yeastie Boys – The Sun Before the Darkness

Next; Spoonbenders, 23 minutes of Kraftwerk, my own private number, and going again. “Strong golden ale with botrytised viognier candi-sugar.” Yeastie Boys – The Sun Before the Darkness – one … Continue reading

September 26, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #471 – Emerson’s – JP (2013 – Belgian Stout)

The one where I’m late to a beer, contemplate an old fashioned working week, fluff the maths and ponder sharing. I looked this one up especially – Emerson’s JP (2013 – … Continue reading

September 25, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #470 – Sparks Brewing – Frontier Extra Stout

Still to come: Rare beer, staring at my shoes, unfathomable maths, and second thoughts. Chocolate on the nose, dry and roasted taste with a bitter finish. I was in the … Continue reading

September 25, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #468 – Yeastie Boys – White Noise

Where in I have a small beer, listen to some noise, generate a random number, and second guess myself. Yeastie Boys White Noise is my entertainment this afternoon, although it’s … Continue reading

September 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #465 – Garage Project – Wabi Sabi Sour

Wherein I have a  Sour Beer,  A moment of happiness, a second glance, ponder random numbers and indulge in double dipping. The people at Garage Project make a lot of … Continue reading

September 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #467 – Weezledog – Hopster

Wherein I find a beer,  pick a finger, Get Interpol onto it, and double dip. “100% NZ malt base of pale and Munich, showcasing a full 100IBU of NZ hops; … Continue reading

September 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #466 – Garage Project – Hāpi Daze

The one where I drink beer from a can, introduce some Maori,  dance,  discover DNA and think of a number between one and ten A can of  Garage Project  beer,  this … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #464 – St. Austell – Admirals Ale

In this post: Beer from St. Austell  in the form that is Admirals Ale, Music from Snow Patrol, Random Numbers and double dipping. “I see no ships…” “This beer contains barley malt and … Continue reading

September 14, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #463 – Badger – Hopping Hare

This episode: I have an expectation: Crispy, Zesty, Grapefruit, Hoppy. I have a beer, Badger Hopping Hare, some music: Dashboard Confessional, the double dip and a random number. This was a gift for … Continue reading

September 14, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #462 – Tiger – Tiger Beer

So another of the more accessible beers – this one Tiger beer, available in supermarkets, and in restaurants that want to offer “authenticness” to their menu, as a representative beer. … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #461 – Tsingtao – Tsingtao

A bit of a quick comedy run of cheaper more accessible beers (i.e. from a supermarket). This one Tsingtao. Beer from China. In a gigantic bottle format: 640ml, and it’s … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 7 Comments

Beer – #477 – Bachata – Bachata Rum Beer

Despite everything wrong with this I’m going to attempt to drink a Bachata. “ ’’Ba-cha-ta’’ Finest quality lager blended with a dash of golden rum to create an exciting new … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #460 – Panhead – Lamb Chopper

How could you not want to buy a beer called Lamb Chopper ? Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales  in the style that is of  Saison and they are Upper Hutt, New Zealand I have … Continue reading

September 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #459 – Stewart Brewing – Top of the Hops

The name appealed to me, as did the ingredients list, so I got me a beer from Stewart Brewing  called Top of the Hops. New to me then, Stewart Brewing Company, who do … Continue reading

September 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #458 – Baylands – Enforcer

Beer in can, as they do, this is the Baylands Enforcer a Black IPA. Makes a change from the run of Stouts. hoppy dark goodness A 355ml (12 fl oz) Can … Continue reading

September 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #457 – Young’s – Double Chocolate Stout

I find myself in a track of a type of beer, Stout. This time as a gift from my daughter, this one a  Young’s  Double Chocolate Stout. Check out her … Continue reading

September 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

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