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Beer – #245 – Green Flash – Le Freak – another redux

I have to stop doing this, however in my defence this was in tap and not in a bottle, so I ware sore tempted and couldn’t resist.  I had this … Continue reading →

November 23, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #244 – Rogue – Yellow Snow IPA – a Redux

so to quote Eminem it’s back to reality …… with a bump –  and I retreat to a Rogue Yellow Snow IPA. Never ever eat yellow snow, they said….  Brewed by … Continue reading →

November 22, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #243 – Garage Project – La Calavera Catrina

The 2nd of the day of the dead beers, this one the Garage Project La Calavera Catrina. Brewed by Garage Project This one also in the Style of a  Spice/Herb/Vegetable and of course from windy Wellington, New … Continue reading →

November 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #242 – Garage Project – Day Of The Dead

Keeping in theme with heavy metal then, or not, I have the pleasure of a Garage Project beer, this one  “Day Of The Dead” Brewed by Garage Project in the rather mixed style … Continue reading →

November 21, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #241 – Robinsons – Trooper

Iron Maiden inspired  and Brewed by Robinsons in the Style of a  Premium Bitter/ESB Stockport, England, it’s Trooper! They also made the Elbow beer that I wasn’t overly in love with. A 4.7ABV in … Continue reading →

November 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #240 – St Peters – Christmas Ale

Hot Cross buns will be appearing in the stores soon, so what better reason than that to have a St Peters Christmas Ale. Fa la la la la la la la … Continue reading →

November 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #239 – Unibroue – La Terrible

So, again, a strange name for a beer. Hope it isn’t. Unibroue La Terrible – Brewed by Unibroue (Sapporo) in the style of a Belgian Strong Ale and a first time visit to Chambly, Canada La Terrible … Continue reading →

November 16, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 →

November 15, 2013 · 3 Comments

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 →

November 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

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 →

November 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

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 →

November 8, 2013 · 2 Comments

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 →

November 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

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 →

November 7, 2013 · 3 Comments

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 →

November 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

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 →

November 3, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 →

November 1, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 →

October 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 →

October 27, 2013 · 1 Comment

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 →

October 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

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