Beer – #218 – Townshend – Toppa’s Hadd’n Full On Pale Ale
Note that the term pale ale is used in England to signify a bottled bitter, and in that way there is no such thing as English Pale Ale to the English. The style is a North American construct, borne of the multitude of pale ales that pay homage to these bottled bitters – Bass in particular – and therefore the majority of true examples of the style are found outside Britain.
Beer – #217 – Garage Project – Sauvin Nouveau
Another beer from the dwindling back of fridge stocks, the Garage Project Sauvin Nouveau, baing saved for no reason. Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a Pilsener and they’re in Wellington, … Continue reading
Beer – #216 – Liberty – Sauvignon Bomb
The Liberty Sauvignon Bomb has been in the fridge for a few weeks, and tonight is it’s big night out. Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co in the style of an India Pale Ale … Continue reading
Beer- #214 – Garage Project – Lord Cockswain’s Courage Blended Porter
The Weirdly named Garage Project Lord Cockswain’s Courage- Blended Porter, Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a Porter or Imperial/Strong Porter for the stronger one, and The Garage Project is based in Wellington, … Continue reading
Beer – #215 – Funk Estate – Funk’nStein
So to the second of the beers from the Funk Estate people, this one the Funk Estate Funk’nStein. this on though Brewed at Massey University Microbrewery and in the Style of a : Black IPA, … Continue reading
Beer- #213 – Funk Estate – Oh Lordy! – The Redux
I drank this a few beers ago #180 – the Funk Estate – Oh Lordy!, from naturally the Funk Estate and Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in the style: American Pale Ale and of all the places … Continue reading
Beer – #212 – Moor – Hoppiness
A straight IPA, Moor in the style of an: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all happening in Langport, Somerset, England This is a 6.7% ABV, 660ml Bottle Conditioned beer, and that … Continue reading
Beer – #211 -Stone – Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België)
I know right, what madness is this – Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België). Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) in the exotic sounding Escondido, California USA. When reading the name “Stone … Continue reading
Beer – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA
Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*
Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth
Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading
Beer – #207 – Southern Tier – Plum Noir
It was a choice, the Southern Tier Plum Noir, or the Creme Brûlée Stout. The Plum won, not because, but because the plums sounded nicer than an egg custard. In my … Continue reading
Beer – #206 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale – a redux
It’s a revisit again – this time to the Zeealant – Pale Ale – although slightly differently this time from the Tap c/- Hopscotch Beer Company in Mt.Eden. Still Brewed … Continue reading
Beer – #205 – Wychwood -WychCraft
Continuing my English beer redux – the Wychwood WychCraft, Brewed by Wychwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and that be in Witney, England, possible the middle … Continue reading
Beer – #204 – Ringwood – Boondoggle
Ringwood Boondoggle – in a bottle – Brewed by Ringwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and they do that in Ringwood, England, where ever that is. I … Continue reading
Beer – #203 – Epic and 8 Wired Brewing – I of the Zombie
A collaboration beer – I of the Zombie – a Black IPA, with an ABV of 9%, or Epic Hop Zombie and the 8Wired iStout in one glass. See : Beer … Continue reading
Beer – #202 – Rogue – Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale
Yes it is Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale. In a bottle. It’s a Sunday, it’s Father’s day. It seemed appropriate that I entertain myself with this. This of course is … Continue reading
Beer – #201 – The Twisted Hop – Enigma
The Twisted Hop Enigma, a Barley Wine, Brewed by The Twisted Hop in the style of a Barley Wine in good old Christchurch, New Zealand. Where I shall be next week, and … Continue reading
Beer – #200 – Harviestoun – Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18
200 beers that I’ve written about, and this one is #200 – A Harviestoun – Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18. Seems appropriate that I get there with something a little … Continue reading
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