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Beer – #82 – 8 Wired – The Big Smoke

Tonight then – a 8 Wired The Big Smoke Smoked Porter. Brewed at Renaissance Brewing, in the style of a ” Smoked*”, and they do this in Blenheim, New Zealand. “Now … Continue reading

October 25, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #81 – Yeastie Boys – Gunnamatta IPA

There they go again, the Yeastie Boys -This time with the Yeastie Boys Gunnamatta IPA, Brewed at the Invercargill Brewery, and this one is a Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer. “A new world India Pale … Continue reading

October 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #80 – Yeastie Boys + Liberty Brewing – Yakima Raven

A few beers ago I tried the Yeastie Boys – Motueka Raven. This time I’m up for the Yakima Raven. This one similarly brewed by the Yeastie Boys in their … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #80 – Rogue – Dry Hopped St. Rogue Red Ale

It’s about that time of the day when all there is left is a roll of the dice, and this is the last chance saloon (this week) and I usher … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #79 – Mussel Inn – Dark Horse

Right then, last chance saloon the Mussel Inn Dark Horse Black Beer – Which is brewed by The Mussel Inn, and they do this in the style of a Porter in … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #77 – KJD Brewing – Chocolate Cherry Porter

In for a penny….  KJD Brewing Chocolate Cherry Porter Brewed at the Wigram Brewing Company in the style of a Porter (we’re on a theme here) and this one is from … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #76 – Mussel Inn – Captain Cooker Manuka Beer

Mussel Inn Captain Cooker Manuka Beer, then. MrsPdubyah is watching the teevee and this seems like a distraction. Its a pretty pink label and it holds within a 330ml  portion … Continue reading

October 18, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer- #75 – Three Boys Porter

The problem now is that I’m drinking this as a beer to drink not actually thinking about what I’m tasting. I’d like to linger over why it’s making a tap dance on the tongue. This is, at the end of a long day, a bit of the good thing. Not love, but a deep affection.

October 18, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #73 – De Molen – Bed and Breakfast

For the second act I present De Molen Bed & Breakfast,  This is a beer you have to enjoy within 2 years, says the label.  In a panic I realise that … Continue reading

October 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #72 – De Molen – Heen and Weer (Back and Forth)

De Molen – Heen & Weer  – Brewed by Brouwerij de Molen in the style of an Abbey Tripel and this one comes a long way to be here from Bodegraven, … Continue reading

October 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer- #71 – Moa Imperial Stout

Woo Hoo – Moa Imperial Stout, custom bottle, cork, cage, all happening in a 375Ml of 10.2% ABV bottle of beer. Brewed by Moa Brewing Company – Blenheim, New Zealand And … Continue reading

October 13, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #70 – Yeastie Boys – Motueka Raven

Yeastie Boys  Motueka Raven, a small 330ml bottle of a 6.5% ABV beer. Yeastie Boys, this one brewed at the Invercargill Brewery,  in the style of a Black IPA, and … Continue reading

October 13, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #68 – Golden Eagle South Island Pale Ale (S.I.P.A)

Rightly so, for a Friday, Golden Eagle South Island Pale Ale (S.I.P.A),  this on Brewed by Golden Eagle Brewery and they make this in the style of an English Pale Ale they’re … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #66 – Rogue – Mocha Porter

Rogue Mocha Porter. A way to end a torrid week. Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a Porter, and this again a visitor from another place, the fabulous … Continue reading

October 5, 2012 · 4 Comments

Beer – #65 – Green Flash Brewery – Le Freak

Green Flash Brewery – Le Freak. Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style: Abbey Tripel, and they make that in San Diego, California USA “Le Freak is a modern … Continue reading

October 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #64 – Invercargill Sa!son

In and of itself a strong, well balanced, and just nice beer. Could I go another though? Not really. I peaked early with this.

September 29, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #63 – Invercargill Pitch Black Boysenberry Stout

I know right, a Boysenberry Stout!!! Brewed by Invercargill Brewery in the style of a…. Stout, and they’re from Invercargill, New Zealand, served up as a 330ml 5% ABV This member … Continue reading

September 28, 2012 · 3 Comments

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.

September 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

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

September 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

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