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 – #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
Beer – #54 – Golden Ticket Brewing – Black Emperor
Golden Ticket Brewing – Black Emperor How best to describe the Black Emperor? Black Pilsner? American Black Lager? Pseudo Schwarz? Whatever it is, its brewed with malt from New Zealand, … Continue reading
Beer – #53 – Golden Ticket Brewing – Champion Malky
On my visit to Liquorland in Forest Hill today I picked up one of these – A Golden Ticket Brewing company – Champion Malky. Brewed in Invercargill , which might be just … Continue reading
Beer – #51 – Hoegaarden Wit
Don’t think badly of me. I enjoy Hoegaarden Wit beer, it’s light, lemony and usually pours with a head, but since It’s me it doesn’t. Which means I can’t pour … Continue reading
Beer – #50 – Kaimai Golden Rye Ale
Brewed by Kaimai Brewing in the style of a Specialty Grain, and comes from the lovely Mt Maunganui, New Zealand. So I learnt that you can have a beer … Continue reading
Beer – #49 – Renaissance – Craftsman Chocolate Stout
Renaissance – Craftsman Chocolate Stout, Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a Stout, in Blenheim, New Zealand Expecting dark, Expecting Chocolate, and hoping that it pours with head. 500Ml of … Continue reading
Beer – #48 – Epic – Message in a Bottle
Epic – Message in a Bottle. a 7.5% ABV beer in a 500ml bottle. Brewed at Steam Brewing Company In the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA), in Auckland. When … Continue reading
Beer – #47 – The Moa Methode
The time has come the walrus said…. to get into this 1.5Litre bottle of Moa Methode. It’s 5.5%ABV and that makes the whole mission about 6 standard drinks and a … Continue reading
Beer – #45 – Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)
Pushing the boat out a little tonight then. Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) Which is an impressive 750ml of a 9% ABV Belgium beer in a bottle that has a cork … Continue reading
Beer – #44 – Black Sheep Ale
The Black Sheep Brewery is based in Masham, North Yorkshire, and it’s a Bitter. By ‘ek as like. I’ve found myself abandoned by friends to a night at home, a … Continue reading
Beer – #42 – 8 Wired – iStout
On a day where I’m doing a double, the second one up is an “8 Wired iStout” iStout is a 500ml bottle of 10% ABV beer. Gosh! This one could … Continue reading
Beer – #41 – Raindogs Brewing Company – Apothecary Amber Ale
So then Apothecary Amber Ale (Raindogs Brewing Co), Well it’s an Amber Ale, and it’s from Christchurch and it’s in a fine 500ml bottle of 5.9% ABV-ness Bit of a new … Continue reading
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