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Herevana – North End – Ngaio Road Pilsner

I purchased a mix case of North End beers, from the lovely people at BeerHug in NZ, a little something from all parts of the spectrum, Sours, Saison, Pales to … Continue reading

October 1, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Mack – Isbjørn

I finally made it to the a bottle store in Milford on the North Shore of Auckland.  And what a treat, it has the most amazing selection of spirits and … Continue reading

December 30, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Alibi – Photosphere

Alibi Photosphere, the #BeerJerkNZ beer of the week. They say it Is a “California Pilsner” I know the it is Thursday when the Beer Jerk club convenes and therefore it … Continue reading

December 3, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Island – Pony Club Pilsner

I was given a gift of a beer, it doesn’t happen often and I’m always so pleased about it. A new to me brewer too, beer that according to the … Continue reading

December 1, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1020 – Misfit – Warhol

Misfit Warhol Pilsner, a new beer brewer. Local in Auckland. Mysterious though. prolific in taking Misfit Pilsner is a 330ml bottle of beer that is 5.1% ABV which is 1.3 … Continue reading

February 6, 2019 · 1 Comment

Beer – The Box of Duncan’s – Part the Second

The continuing enjoyment of the Duncan’s Polymorphic Mix 6 pack that I was gifted as a present. Not surprisingly this is beer that is brewed by Duncan’s Brewing Co. who are … Continue reading

January 12, 2019 · Leave a comment

Beer – Fortune Favours – A Threesome with Thin Lizzy

Fortune Favours- A Threesome. 4 Sides of a 1978 original Vinyl and 3 cans of beers of different styles. It’s a humid wet afternoon and there wasn’t anything else to … Continue reading

February 11, 2018 · Leave a comment

Beer – #934 – Victory – Prima Pils

Victory Prima Pils – the regular weekly beer club beer. A pilsner, which I’m hoping has the  things I’m looking for, such as that hop bite at the back. Another … Continue reading

May 25, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #931 – Galbraith’s – Czech Style Pilsner

More exactly this is the Galbraith’s Special Edition Czech Style Pilsner. Something different for a Wednesday night when I’m making Vegetable Jalfrezi is a type of Indian Chinese cuisine that … Continue reading

May 17, 2017 · 2 Comments

Beer – #885 – Sunshine – Pipeline Pilsner

Beer club beer, a day late and a story later, this is a beer that might more properly be called the Sunshine Sunrise Project Pipeline Pilsner. Of course. a shallow … Continue reading

January 7, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #820 – Harrington’s – Rogue Hop Deluxe

Harrington’s Rogue Hop Deluxe. From the Brewers this one, a gift, a very welcome gift. … 25% more flavour 25% more alcohol and 25% more brewing time… This is in a … Continue reading

August 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #761 – Funk Estate – Parleyer

It is BeerJerk Beer Club beer of the week, a more traditional summer beer really, which is handly as it is still the back end of a long summer. The … Continue reading

March 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #756 – ParrotDog – Pandemonium

ParrotDog Pandemonium, a beer with a name to fill you with dread. Or not. Tonight is Ribs night, and so bearing that in mind I went for something that I … Continue reading

March 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #742 – Kaiser Brothers – Pilsener

Something summery and something new, always a welcome combination, and back to the simple nothing added things too. Simple hoppy beer. “…their Great Grandfathers Pilsner recipe…” From the growler station … Continue reading

February 26, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #723 – Duncan’s – Pilsner

Duncan’s is a small craft beer company located on the Kāpiti Coast. We make awesome beer! From the FYO station a beer of 4.9% ABV, so that’s 147 calories a … Continue reading

January 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #720 – Panhead – Port Road Pilsner

Continuing the Pilsner theme, I splashed out on a craft beer version “a bright golden hue beneath a fluffy white head” A 500ml bottle of a beer that is 5.2% … Continue reading

January 21, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #719 – Darguner – Pilsner

MrsPdubyah loves to buy me a beer at the supermarket, more on price than substance. This one a German Pilsner, which usually are made to strict purity standards. a unique … Continue reading

January 19, 2016 · 3 Comments

Beer – #705 – Good George – Pilsner

Good George, they make some nice beer, and this one has been selling quick-smart, so I thought I’d jump on that wagon, plus it’s a Pilsner which is a nice … Continue reading

November 20, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #671 – Haacht – Primus

Haacht Primus. Another of the beers you can buy here. I’ve been for the exercise with MrsPhil, I’ve washed the windows, outside, mown the lawn, minced some beef and pork … Continue reading

September 12, 2015 · 2 Comments

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