Beer – #70 – Yeastie Boys – Motueka Raven
Yeastie Boys Motueka Raven, a small 330ml bottle of a 6.5% ABV beer. Yeastie Boys, this one brewed at the Invercargill Brewery, in the style of a Black IPA, and … Continue reading
Beer – #69 – Shepherd Neame – Spitfire
Shepherd Neame Spitfire, this has been in the beer fridge for an indecent amount of time, mostly because of the amazing amount of beer that’s not available in the stores. … Continue reading
Beer – #68 – Golden Eagle South Island Pale Ale (S.I.P.A)
Rightly so, for a Friday, Golden Eagle South Island Pale Ale (S.I.P.A), this on Brewed by Golden Eagle Brewery and they make this in the style of an English Pale Ale they’re … Continue reading
Beer – #67 – Monteiths Unfiltered Apricot Wheat
a whaaa? Monteiths Unfiltered Apricot Wheat. I’d pick Monteiths as a commercial brewery that make a stock range of beers. Something must be awry as they’ve branched out into a “brewer’s … Continue reading
Beer – #66 – Rogue – Mocha Porter
Rogue Mocha Porter. A way to end a torrid week. Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a Porter, and this again a visitor from another place, the fabulous … Continue reading
Beer – #65 – Green Flash Brewery – Le Freak
Green Flash Brewery – Le Freak. Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style: Abbey Tripel, and they make that in San Diego, California USA “Le Freak is a modern … Continue reading
Beer – #64 – Invercargill Sa!son
In and of itself a strong, well balanced, and just nice beer. Could I go another though? Not really. I peaked early with this.
Beer – #66 – Lion Red
Brewed by Lion Breweries – NZ (Lion Nathan Co.) in the style of (hold your breath) an American Dark Lager , and they make it up the road in Auckland, … Continue reading
Beer – #65 – Chatoe Rogue OREgasmic Ale
Buy this, if you like IPA and American Pale you you don’t like this I’d refund you. Seriously.
Beer – #63 – Invercargill Pitch Black Boysenberry Stout
I know right, a Boysenberry Stout!!! Brewed by Invercargill Brewery in the style of a…. Stout, and they’re from Invercargill, New Zealand, served up as a 330ml 5% ABV This member … Continue reading
Beer – #62 – Epic – Double Stout
This is a beer that’s a bit under the radar, it’s not listed on the website, which either means that it’s a mistake beer that they had to monetize, or a seasonal thing. Well yes I went back and read “Double Fail” so this isn’t going to end well is it. A Championship level beer that may never make the Premier league.
Beer – #61 – Dead Good Beer – Golden Ale
This beer has a mention / dedication for Ninoy Aquino on the label, He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport upon returning home from exile in the United States in 1983
Beer – #60 – Dead Good Beer – IPA
This beer has a mention / dedication for Blair Peach on the label, a New Zealand-born teacher who was fatally assaulted by a police officer during an anti-racism demonstration in London, England in 1979. Nice work.
Beer – #59 – Eagle vs Dog Episode 2 Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster
This is, I have to say, a barnstormer of a good beer, it’s got taste for Africa. I got Coffee, Malt, chocolate, I’m still getting it, this is a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster of a a beer. It has a sweet bitterness and lots of depth. I am impressed. I am however easily impressed.
Beer – #58 – Pauwel – Kwak
Pauwel Kwak – Brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels, and it’s a Belgian Strong Ale from Buggenhout, Belgium. A Tiny 330ml of 8.4% ABV Full-bodied Belgian Specialty Ale. Amber in color with beautiful … Continue reading
Beer – #57 – Golden Bear Brewing Company – Pirate Peach Saison
Won a Trophy and a silver medal at the recent Sutton Group Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards so there! Golden Bear – Pirate Peach Saison is brewed with fresh Black-Boy peaches, … Continue reading
Beer – #56 – Sawmill Brewing Company – Crystal Wheat Beer
Sawmill Brewing Company – Crystal Wheat Beer. Brewed by Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company in Leigh, New Zealand ,and they style it as a Wheat Ale. A beer with a flip … Continue reading
Beer – #55 – Ass Kisser – Vanilla Pale Ale
Ass Kisser Ales – Brewed at Hermitage Brewing Co. In the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale, and this is a visitor from further away than Hawke’s Bay being from Fort … Continue reading
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