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Beer – #456 – Rogue – Chocolate Stout

I was called out on not having had the Rogue Chocolate Stout, or to be exact the Double Stout version, which I do have in the fridge and was hoping … Continue reading

September 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #455 – Wigram – Czar Imperial Russian Stout

Stout time. This one the  Wigram Czar Imperial Russian Stout. Brewed by Wigram Brewing Company in the style that of the  Imperial Stout and they are based in Christchurch, New Zealand 500ml bottle of … Continue reading

September 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #453 – Badger – Fursty Ferret *A redux*

MrsPdubyah has been buying me random beer at the supermarket, this time Badger Fursty Ferret, which was beer #6 on the list of beers that I’ve been writing about so … Continue reading

September 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #454 – Ballast Point – Tongue Buckler

I had a couple of very good IPA beers today, New Zealand ones,  and not I digress and continue with this one, a Ballast Point Tongue Buckler Imperial Red Ale … Continue reading

September 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #452 – Gigantic – Volta

Beer from Portland – Gigantic Volta – Brewed by Gigantic Brewing Co. and it’s in the style that is a  Saison and I gave the game away before but they’re in Portland, Oregon USA ‘Murica This was … Continue reading

August 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #451 – Townshend – No. 9

Townshend, a brewery I’ve overlooked somewhat or ignored, either/either – but tonight I have Townshend No. 9 for my edification. Brewed by Townshend Brewery in the style that is  Dry Stout and they are … Continue reading

August 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #450 – Garage Project – Venusian Pale Ale

I like the play on words and amuse value that some brewers put into their products. Garage Project Venusian Pale Ale fits that. After a slight dip into the more mainstream … Continue reading

August 29, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #449 – Blue Moon – Belgian White Ale

This most certainly isn’t craft beer is it. Blue Moon Belgian White Ale. “Brewed with oats for creaminess and spiced with the perfect combination of orange peel and coriander. An unfiltered … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #448 – Lucky Beer – Lucky Buddha

I kid you not this is  called Lucky Beer- Lucky Buddha. It even has a unique and amusing bottle, in the shape of a Buddha. Because China! Because Beer! Because cheap … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #447 – Green Man – Czech Pilsner

The second of the two beers from this brewery that I found locally, this one Green Man Czech Pilsner. Brewed by Green Man Brewery (NZ) in of course the style that is of Pilsener and … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #446 – Pelican – Tsunami Stout

A beer that I am genuinely looking forward to drinking. Brewed by Pelican Pub & Brewery this is their take on the style that is  Foreign Stout and they are in Pacific City, Oregon USA I … Continue reading

August 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #445 – Boundary Road – Arabica Dabra Coffee Oatmeal Stout

Beer with long comedy name time – Boundary Road Arabica Dabra Coffee Oatmeal Stout. A gift from my wife for something or other.  She’s frugal so this wouldn’t have been expensive. Bless. … Continue reading

August 23, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #444 – Bach Brewing – Duskrider

Numerical OCD me says pick a beer that might make you grin a bit – so I went with Bach Brewing and the Duskrider – a Red IPA So this … Continue reading

August 22, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #443 – Green Man – IPA

Green Man are a brewery that I’ve not seen represented in my locale. So I snapped up a couple of bottles, the first this, the Green Man IPA. “Our latest seasonal … Continue reading

August 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #442 – Liberty – Yakima Monster

On a theme of big beers, or at the very least the APA style,  the Liberty Yakima Monster. A beer I’ve been acused of avoiding. Which isn’t true of course, … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #441 – Tuatara – NUI (Mighty Big Hop APA)

Big brother of the fantastic ITI, I’m now going to enjoy the NUI. I hope anyway to enjoy it. It’s a big act to follow. Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company and … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #440 – Tuatara – ITI (Little Big Hop APA)

Another beer from the nice people at Tuatara, this one their ITI,  this is the companion to a beer I don’t have, the NUI (Mighty Big Hop APA), which I … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · 8 Comments

Beer – #439 – Garage Project – Baltic Porter

A Porter. Seems like I’ve moved to a darker side in the last few beers. This is not different – Garage Project Baltic Porter. Brewed by the prolific  Garage Project of … Continue reading

August 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #438 – Hop Federation – American Brown Ale

Dial it back a notch, or up a notch with a Hop Federation American Brown Ale, possibly the oldest beer in the fridge that’s not on the save to a really … Continue reading

August 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

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