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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

Beer – #639 – Behemoth – Hopped Up On Pils *bottle*

Beer club beer of the week, this time it’s Behemoth “Hopped Up On Pils” I’ve had this from the keg previously, and came away underwhelmed, but I might have been uninformed. … Continue reading

July 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #574 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection Strong Pilsner

Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection Strong Pilsner. An elegantly smooth Pilsner style with a refreshing, tangy finish So then we get to uncomplicated beer, uncomplicated music, uncomplicated maths and complications at a gathering … Continue reading

March 27, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #573 – Harrington’s – The Rogue Hop Organic Pilsner (Can)

So straight  to a Can of  Harrington’s “The Rogue Hop Organic Pilsner”. In a can! “.. brewed using organic malt and hops.. and put in a can “ This is … Continue reading

March 26, 2015 · 6 Comments

Beer – #572 – Harrington’s – The Rogue Hop Organic Pilsner

So to a Harrington’s “The Rogue Hop” an Organic Pilsner. “.. brewed using organic malt and hops..” This is a 500ml bottle of a beer that is 5% ABV, and at 50 … Continue reading

March 26, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #537 – Lakeman – Pilsner

low key beer, lo key music, low numbers and laying low at. “Sweet…. Flowery” Lakeman Pilsner.  A beer of mystery, not a lot to be found online about this, or … Continue reading

February 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #536 – Brauerei Braunschweig (Oettinger) – 5,0 Original Pils

A second beer, a second play, second best and second best mates. Black-Red-Gold… Brauerei Braunschweig (Oettinger) – 5,0 Original Pils 500ml can of beer, 4.7% ABV, making it 1.8 standard … Continue reading

February 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #524 – Schipper’s – Mistress Pilsner

Lager, larger than life, large and living it large. All that with a Schipper’s – Mistress Pilsner This is the brew you don’t take home to meet your mum and dad … Continue reading

January 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #519 – Behemoth – Hopped Up On Pils

Another of the summer of  FYO (tap) beers, this one the Behemoth “Hopped Up On Pils” “A Pilsner made with ale hops, apparently. Unique” A bottle of one litre of a … Continue reading

January 19, 2015 · 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 – #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 – #428 – Garage Project – Pils ‘n’ Thrills

This is a more mainstream beer from Garage Project, and usually that means a bit ‘meh’ , but hey ho – Garage Project – Pils ‘n’ Thrills it is, for my … Continue reading

July 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #404 – Two Fingers – Joan of Arc Smoked Pilsener

I love creative names and this is no different – Two Fingers Joan of Arc Smoked Pilsener, and so I’m back to back in Pilsners this evening. This on is brewed … Continue reading

June 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #403 – Eagle vs Dog – Episode 1 Hitch-Hikers Guide Pilsner

Never been able to do things in the right order and so finally I managed to puy the first chapter of 3 beers – Eagle vs Dog – Episode 1 … Continue reading

June 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #374 – Moa – Methode (a redux)

Moa Methode- I’ve reviewed this before #47 on the list  and I gave it an 8.5 then, this was on special and therefore qualifies as purchasable 🙂 Brewed by Moa Brewing Company and … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #371 – Stoke – Coconut Vanilla Pilsner

More Properly – McCashin Family Coconut Vanilla Pilsner. And being a sucker for a lot of nice words my basket became one with this. Brewed by McCashin Family Brewery in the style … Continue reading

May 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #329 – Black Dog – Bite Hopped Pilsner

Black Dog beer, I’ve only had out on my travels in pubs from taps. So this is a new experience. Pilsner too, a style with which I have a love/hate thing … Continue reading

March 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #324 – Liberty – Halo Pilsner

Moving the dial again, this next beer the Liberty Halo Pilsner offering. Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co and this then is styled as a Pilsener and you know they are located in Auckland, New Zealand. “Nelson hopped … Continue reading

March 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #302 – Zipfer – Pils

Zipfer – “Ein Glas heller Freude (“A glass of delightful joy”, play on words – “helle Freude” means “delightful joy”, but “Helles” is also a type of beer) Brewed by Zipfer (Brau Union) in … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

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