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Beer – Harringtons – Lazy Sunday Summer Lager

Harrington’s Lazy Sunday Summer Lager. They’ve been kind to me have Harrington’s and this was waiting for me when I arrived home after a couple of days away It comes … Continue reading

January 7, 2018 · Leave a comment

Beer – Harrington’s – Thunderkiss and Smashed ‘Em Bro

Harrington’s sent me two of their beers,  the first one I’m going to try is the Thunderkiss and then the  Smashed ‘Em Bro to follow. So much for the resolutions … Continue reading

January 2, 2018 · Leave a comment

Cider – Harringtons/ Brotherhood – Island Time Cider

Harrington’s Brotherhood Island Time Cider. I was lucky enough to have Harrington’s in Christchurch send me some in an out of the blue pre-christmas delivery.  It might just be too … Continue reading

December 17, 2017 · 4 Comments

Beer – #905 – Harringtons – Old Spice

Harrington’s Old Spice – a Spiced Ale as part of their 25 celebration. They’ve sent me this beer to try, and as usual I thank them and appreciate it. Christmas … Continue reading

February 24, 2017 · Leave a comment

Beer – #858 – Harrington’s – Galactic Empire

Harrington’s have been unusual kind to me, and occasionally I get sent some new beer, recently I tried and enjoyed the Traveller, this one is their GABS beer – Galactic … Continue reading

October 15, 2016 · 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- #819 – Harrington’s – Riot Act – Bottled

Harrington’s are an unusual brewer, they make a lot of beers in styles, and sometimes they make a lot of beer of one style, and they change the names of … Continue reading

August 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer- #787 – Harrington’s – Riot Act

Just when I stupidly thought the Fresh hop beers had all been tapped out up popped another, and I’m told there are a couple more that are in the queue. … Continue reading

May 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #704 – Harrington’s – SobeRing Thought

I got sent some beer from the nice people at Harrington’s Brewery, a re-release of a beer they made a few years ago, and back for another run, or a … Continue reading

November 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #609 – Harrington’s – The Forgotten

Got a really pleasant surprise package from the nice people at Harrington’s Breweries, a bottle of a limited (I’d say one off) “The Forgotten” Unique beer, unique music, unique numbers … Continue reading

May 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer- #579 – Harrington’s – Big John Special Reserve

Next then, Harringtons Big John Special Reserve. Brewed especially for connoisseurs. Conditioned in oak bourbon barrels for one year. Saved for last, the last dance, the last count, and the … Continue reading

March 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #578 – Harrington’s – Prince Harry Ginger Beer

Harringtons Prince Harry Ginger Beer. “.. a hint of cheeky stiff upper lip” This is in the 500ml bottle,  4.8% ABV, about 144 calories a serve, and 1.8 standard drink units. … Continue reading

March 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #577 – Harrington’s – Wobbly Boot (can)

Harringtons Wobbly Boot Porter Ale, craft beer in a can! Dark beer, dark music, dark art of numbers and it’s dark, lets party. Porter style ale, brewed in the traditional … Continue reading

March 28, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #576 – Harrington’s – Classy Red

Harringtons Classy Red. A beer of parts, a band of parts, part of the equation and part-y. Seems a bit more like an Irish Red Ale with American hops – … Continue reading

March 28, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #575 – Harrington’s – Ngahere Gold

Ngahere Gold – Heller Bock? Strong Lager?  Golden Lager? Euro Strong Lager? Going with the brewer here and their label of “Strong Lager’ then, but if you look around you’ll … Continue reading

March 27, 2015 · 2 Comments

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- #570 – Harringtons – Belgium Trapist – thRreedux

Same beer new name, Same band same name, same numbers and the similar parties The 3rd time, a three-peat, that I’ve drunk this as a beer then. Except this time … Continue reading

March 22, 2015 · 1 Comment

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