Beer – #238 – Ballast Point – Sculpin IPA
I can’t help it that I’m easily led. This time astray by the Ballast Point – Sculpin IPA. In a one litre bottle from the taps take-away style. Comes Highly … Continue reading
Beer – #237 – Panhead – Days of Thunder
It’s Thursday, a work day, and I’d put my empty bottle in the car hoping to fill it tomorrow. But being how as I’m easily lead I’ve stopped off at … Continue reading
Beer – #236 – West Coast – 1080
I travelled to the Hopscotch Beer Company with my empty bottle today. I came away with a litre of West Coast 10-80, Brewed byWest Coast Brewing in the style of an India Pale … Continue reading
Beer – #235 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel – Redux
Back to the middle again, away from the heavier beers that I seem to have been having of late with a NZ Tuatara Belgian Tripel, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the … Continue reading
Beer – #234 – Great Divide – Yeti Imperial Stout
Brought only on it’s name, because I couldn’t find a BigFoot I follow up the Alesmith extravaganza Speedway stout with Great Divide – Yeti Imperial Stout. Brewed by Great Divide Brewing Company in … Continue reading
Beer – #233 – AleSmith – Speedway Stout
Indeed, a highly regarded beer, the AleSmith Speedway Stout, Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company in the style of a Imperial Stout and that all happened in the place with a Zoo, San Diego, California USA. Speedway Stout … Continue reading
Beer – #232 – Sierra Nevada – Ovila Saison
I’m pleased to be able to drink this – a Sierra Nevada – Ovila Saison with Mandarin Oranges and Peppercorns. Brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company obviously in the style of a Saison and … Continue reading
Beer – #231 – Clown Shoes – Blaecorn Unidragon
That’s right, A Clown Shoes – Blaecorn Unidragon. Brewed at Ipswich Ale Brewery in the style of a Russian Imperial Stout in the familiar sounding Ipswich, Massachusetts USA. A 1 Pint 6 fl oz, or 22 fl … Continue reading
Beer – #230 – Deep Creek – Dweller on the Threshold
Strange names for beer abound, and this one is no exception. From Deep Creek I have a “Dweller on the Threshold” Brewed by Deep Creek Brewing Co in the style of a Scotch … Continue reading
Beer – #229 – Knee Deep – Simtra Triple IPA
So, onto this, A Knee Deep Simtra Triple IPA. I know hold me down!, Brewed by Knee Deep Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial/Double IPA apparently in Lincoln, California USA, Which is as close to Sacramento … Continue reading
Beer – #228 – Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Fresh Hop Benelux Ale
So to the fridge he dashes, and grabs for the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Fresh Hop Benelux Ale. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a : Belgian Ale, and they do that … Continue reading
Beer at the beach house (Bach) – Behemoth Brewing Company – Hopportunity Cost IPA
All I can tell you is that this is a 7.2% ABV beer, It is an American IPA. and it’s from a new brewer. Of Sorts, the brewer, Andrew Childs has … Continue reading
Beer at the beach house (Bach) Yeastie Boys + Firestone Walker + Panhead – Englebert Pumpernickel
Yes indeed a collaboration between the nice people at Yeastie Boys + Firestone Walker + Panhead , to bring you the Englebert Pumpernickel. A ridiculously pale beer with an immense … Continue reading
Beer – #227 – Einstök – Icelandic Toasted Porter
Well if you’re going to make a beer in Iceland why not a Toasted Porter. This is the third of three I have, of the four they make. I’ll settle … Continue reading
Beer – #226 – Einstök – Icelandic Pale Ale
Outlandish that we can get Icelandic beer in New Zealand. This one Einstök Icelandic Pale Ale Einstök Ölgerð Brewed at Viking Ölgerd in the style of an American Pale Ale in the almost tropical … Continue reading
Beer – #225 – Einstök – Icelandic White Ale
Iceland! Beer! New Zealand! No idea how you join those dots. Einstök Ölgerð Brewed at Viking Ölgerd of course in the Style of a Belgian White (Witbier) in the exotic sounding Akureyri, Iceland. A 5.25 ABV … Continue reading
Beer – #224 – Moa – Breakfast
Indeed, a beer called “Breakfast” which raised the hackles when it was first launched a while back. But continuing with the lighter frivolousness of a Sunday then I have in … Continue reading
Beer – #223 – Lindemans – Pêche Lambic (Pêcheresse)
Yes. Yes I did. I brought a Lindemans Pêche Lambic (Pêcheresse). Brewed by Brouwerij Lindemans in the Style of a Lambic Style – Fruit and they are in the regal sounding St Pieters Leeuw-Vlezenbeek, Belgium. 250ml … Continue reading
Beer – #222 – Firestone Walker – Double Jack IPA
The highly rated Firestone Walker Double Jack IPA Brewed by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in this the Style of a : Imperial/Double IPA and they hail from Paso Robles , California. Double Jack IPA is our … Continue reading
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