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Herevana – Volstead – Mr Ombibulous

Volstead Mr Ombibulous West Coast IPA. How could you not smile when you try to pronounce that using your best Mr.Bean or Jeremy Clarkson voice. It is the BeerJerk NZ … Continue reading →

September 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Lakeman – Black Jack Gold

On the face of it a normal stock Stout, on the can a whole new story. I was tipped onto this by someone who also couldn’t belive what a hidden … Continue reading →

September 8, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Epic – Portamarillo Rebooted

Epic Portamarillo Rebooted, a beer made with Tamarillos. Lots of 10 year celebrations going on, and this is obviously amongst them, and from reviews by others it’s rather nice. I … Continue reading →

September 7, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Deep Creek – Basilica

Deep Creek Basilica. Once again 2013 was the first time I had this, and it’s back as part of the 10th anniversary re-brews. And very welcome it is too. Vanilla … Continue reading →

September 4, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Deep Creek – Lupulin Effect NEIPA

Deep Creek Lupulin Effect NEIPA. This one, well this one was a beer that took it up a notch, I remember a taste that was a bit like lilac or … Continue reading →

September 4, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Deep Creek – Pontoon in a Monsoon

Deep Creek Pontoon in a Monsoon. Without a doubt one of the icon beers from Deep Creek. I made first note of this in 2014, and I know it’s been … Continue reading →

September 3, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Deep Creek – Dusty Gringo

Part of the 10 year re-brew and they’ve really done themselves well with this 4 pack. It’s easy to forget that I’ve been drinking this since 2012, and enjoyed many … Continue reading →

September 3, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Choice Bros – Caffeinated Consciousness

Coffee Porter. Well that’s new. I’ve recently pondered over additions to Stout, and so a Coffee Porter should not surprise me, but it does. Choice Bros. Brewing made the Choice … Continue reading →

September 2, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Garage Project – Carillon

Garage Project Carillon. A style of beer that I’m really excited by. I’d hate to pin my hat on any one beer, let alone any one style but a table … Continue reading →

September 1, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Craftwork – La Framboise

Quick change of pace and style again. I like the beers from Craftwork. All of them. They’re not oft made styles of beer, and they’re very good at doing them. … Continue reading →

September 1, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Figaro

I’ve drunk a goodly amount of Isthmus beers, but oddly they’ve not made a stout that I know of, but I’m not an expert in that. So, if you’re going … Continue reading →

August 29, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Gone Troppo

Isthmus Gone Troppo. A change of pace form the IPA’s to the other end of the taste ladder, here’s a sour! There are only two beers left from the 6 … Continue reading →

August 29, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Typhoon

Isthmus Typhoon – a beer I first had in November 2020. Time flies. I really like how Isthmus have developed a core range that has a bit of everything, and … Continue reading →

August 28, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Cumulus

Isthmus Cumulus Hazy IPA. A Beer I had at the beginning of this year. It’s a dreary old afternoon, there’s rain and it’s quite chilly. It can only get better. … Continue reading →

August 28, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – Peak Haze

Isthmus Peak Haze. A beer I had first in October 2018 on tap, and a couple of times since. There’s not reason that I’m not going to enjoy this tonight … Continue reading →

August 27, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Isthmus – 3D

Isthmus 3D IPA – August 2014 seems to be the first time I had this beer. That it remains a core beer for Isthmus says a lot, these are your … Continue reading →

August 27, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop – Mellifluous

Workshop Mellifluous Belgian Strong Ale a beer I picked up the Fridge and Flagon the #BeerJerkNZ outlet This type of beer, made local, is always wanty and like a magpie … Continue reading →

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – McLeod’s – Dunkelweizen German Style Dark Wheat

Change of pace, and when McLeods’s does this they’re usually, almost without fail, super excellent beers. I remember going to buy this and totally not buying this but one of … Continue reading →

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Kereru – Totally Tops

Kereru Totally Tops is the latest in the monthly beers from Kereru. I always look forward to these beers, because they’re fresh, and because they come with lovely art on … Continue reading →

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

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