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Beer – #106 – Coronado – Frog’s Breath IPA

Coronado Frog’s Breath IPA – brewed at the Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and of course Coronado, is in  California ‘Merica. A classic west coast IPA brewed with … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer- #105 – Wanaka Beerworks – Oompa Loompa

Yes, Wanaka Beerworks Oompa Loompa av7.5% ABV beer in a 330ml bottle ( 2 standard drinks )  and it’s brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the sttyle of a : Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer and they do that … Continue reading

December 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #104 – Wanaka Beerworks – Zar

Wanaka Beerworks Zar –Brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the Style of an Imperial Stout, and they’re doing this trick in Wanaka, New Zealand. Trick, well yes, Russian Imperial Stout meets Belgian Trappist Monk. Shutup! A … Continue reading

December 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – The Festive Drinks

One of the things that I remember from Christmas was the abundance of things. The seasonal drinks cupboard got topped up. There were 4 standout things that were brought into the … Continue reading

December 11, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #103 – Epic – Mayhem

On the premise that it can’t get worse for me, only better now it’s the turn of   an Epic Mayhem to step up . Epic Brewing Company   brewed at the … Continue reading

December 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #102 – Tuatara – Double Trouble APA

This is from the Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of an  Imperial/Double IPA And that do this all the way  south in sunny Paraparaumu, New Zealand Calling Double Trouble a “hop showcase” might imply … Continue reading

December 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer- #101 – Dux de Lux – Hereford Bitter

Dux de Lux – Hereford Bitter – Brewed by Dux de Lux in the style of a Schwarzbier in Christchurch, New Zealand. So not a bitter then. A Schwarzbier “Dark brown to black. Medium body. Roasted malt evident. Low … Continue reading

December 5, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer- #100 – 8 Wired – Superconductor

Well, we’re 100 not out, literally, since so far my the beers have all been from the bottle shop and enjoyed in the pleasure of the home. Makes me a … Continue reading

December 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #99 -Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Great Punkin

How could I resist a beer called Great Punkin ? Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a  Spice/Herb/Vegetable her and they’re of course in  Blenheim, Malborough, New Zealand Great Punkin” Brewed with … Continue reading

December 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #98 – Ballast Point – Big Eye IPA

Big Eye IPA is Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and that all happens in San Diego, California USA. If you have fallen for the IPA style like … Continue reading

November 24, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #97 – Mike’s – Organic Vanilla Coffee Porter

his is a beer that I would give your money back if you brought it and failed to enjoy as a Coffee Porter, or a Vanilla Coffee Porter. Get

November 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #96 – Rogue – Dead Guy Ale

Dead Guy Ale, Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a  Heller Bock, and they do that in  Newport, Oregon USA. The Heller Bock is primarily a malty beer … Continue reading

November 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #95 – Left Coast – Voo Doo American Stout

Left Coast Voo Doo American Stout Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company in the style of a  Stout, and normally you’d find them in  Del Mar, California USA, but tonight at my … Continue reading

November 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

Not being able to count and the beer list get closer to 100

The Beer List is upto 94! so far, so the next one is 95. I’d like to get to 100 on a special thing. I know this because when I … Continue reading

November 12, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #92 – Dale’s – American Amber Ale

Dale’s –  American Amber Ale by  Dale’s Brewing Co. Brewed at West Coast Brewing in the Style of an Amber Ale, and we’re back on local soil sort of in Nelson, New Zealand. Oh and it’s … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #91 – Coronado – Orange Avenue Wit

A beer from the US of A, Coronado Brewery Orange Avenue Wit, of 650ml of a 5.2ABV beer – Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, California USA in the style: Belgian White … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #90 – Croucher- Pilsner

Croucher, A Pilsner, Brewed by Croucher Brewing, in the style of a Pilsener and that’s in Rotorua, New Zealand.  A Pilsner refers to pale, hoppy lagers, ranging from 28IBUs and up. Pilsners … Continue reading

November 9, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #89 – Croucher- Pale Ale

Croucher- Pale Ale – that’s it, not much more… Brewed by Croucher Brewing in the Style of an American Pale Ale, and they are in Rotorua, which we of course call … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Restaurant Critic #3 – The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe

The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe was the venue for the big night out, MrsPdubyah and me, and another couple decided to have a bit of a thing, Not withstanding that … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

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