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Beer – #448 – Lucky Beer – Lucky Buddha

I kid you not this is  called Lucky Beer- Lucky Buddha. It even has a unique and amusing bottle, in the shape of a Buddha. Because China! Because Beer! Because cheap … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

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 – #446 – Pelican – Tsunami Stout

A beer that I am genuinely looking forward to drinking. Brewed by Pelican Pub & Brewery this is their take on the style that is  Foreign Stout and they are in Pacific City, Oregon USA I … Continue reading

August 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #445 – Boundary Road – Arabica Dabra Coffee Oatmeal Stout

Beer with long comedy name time – Boundary Road Arabica Dabra Coffee Oatmeal Stout. A gift from my wife for something or other.  She’s frugal so this wouldn’t have been expensive. Bless. … Continue reading

August 23, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #444 – Bach Brewing – Duskrider

Numerical OCD me says pick a beer that might make you grin a bit – so I went with Bach Brewing and the Duskrider – a Red IPA So this … Continue reading

August 22, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #443 – Green Man – IPA

Green Man are a brewery that I’ve not seen represented in my locale. So I snapped up a couple of bottles, the first this, the Green Man IPA. “Our latest seasonal … Continue reading

August 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #442 – Liberty – Yakima Monster

On a theme of big beers, or at the very least the APA style,  the Liberty Yakima Monster. A beer I’ve been acused of avoiding. Which isn’t true of course, … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #441 – Tuatara – NUI (Mighty Big Hop APA)

Big brother of the fantastic ITI, I’m now going to enjoy the NUI. I hope anyway to enjoy it. It’s a big act to follow. Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company and … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #440 – Tuatara – ITI (Little Big Hop APA)

Another beer from the nice people at Tuatara, this one their ITI,  this is the companion to a beer I don’t have, the NUI (Mighty Big Hop APA), which I … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · 8 Comments

Beer – #439 – Garage Project – Baltic Porter

A Porter. Seems like I’ve moved to a darker side in the last few beers. This is not different – Garage Project Baltic Porter. Brewed by the prolific  Garage Project of … Continue reading

August 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #438 – Hop Federation – American Brown Ale

Dial it back a notch, or up a notch with a Hop Federation American Brown Ale, possibly the oldest beer in the fridge that’s not on the save to a really … Continue reading

August 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #437 – Epic – Imperium

I thought I’d have a darker beer, so an Epic Imperium it is then. “In Luke’s own words, its black, its soft, its malty and with notes of toasty loveliness” This … Continue reading

August 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #436 – Beavertown – Black Betty

More beer in a can, the new normal –  this one a previous gift from the nice people Beertique.co.nz – Today I’m drinking the Beavertown Black Betty. Brewed by Beavertown in the style … Continue reading

August 13, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #435 – Timothy Taylor – Landlord *Redux*

I’m going again, even though this was only about 30 beers ago, so once more into the breech with  –  Timothy Taylor Landlord  – English beer. I really didn’t like it … Continue reading

August 12, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #434 – Epic – Lupulingus

Beer with the oddest name for a while – Epic Lupulingus. Buying this today put me in a quandary as there seems to be a raft of new beers available ‘on … Continue reading

August 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

Beer – #433 – Rogue – New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta

Beer with the longest name – Rogue New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta – “Dedicated to Crustaceans” Brewed by Rogue Ales  and this one is in the style that is best described as Barley … Continue reading

August 6, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #432 – Baylands – Woodrows Veto IPA

Another beer in a can. Two in a row!, this one Baylands Brewery and their Woodrows Veto IPA Brewed by Baylands Brewery this on in the style that is  American Pale Ale … Continue reading

August 3, 2014 · 6 Comments

Beer – #431 – Garage Project – Beer

It’s called simply “Beer”. In a can. Brewed by Garage Project this one in the style that is Pale Lager and they are in Wellington, New Zealand 330ml can, 4.8% ABV and 1.25 standard drink … Continue reading

August 3, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #430 – Pelican – Imperial Pelican Ale

I stopped by a new (to me) place Brothers Beer in town today and brought me some “Pelican Imperial Pelican Ale” that was in tap to take home in a … Continue reading

August 2, 2014 · 1 Comment

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