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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 →

October 19, 2013 · 3 Comments

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 →

October 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

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 →

October 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

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 →

October 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

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 →

October 12, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #221 – Eugene City – Tracktown Triple Jump Pale Ale

Eugene City Brewery  – Tracktown Triple Jump Pale Ale. Brewed by Eugene City Brewery & Rogue Ales in the style of an American Pale Ale in, of course, Eugene, Oregon USA. Triple Jump Pale Ale is a … Continue reading →

October 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #220 – Ben Middlemiss – Nota Bene Abbey Ale

I had a grand evening with a friend Julian on his 41st birthday, MrsPdubyah enjoyed it a bit much. We came home. So to make up for that I’m going … Continue reading →

October 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #219 – Left Coast – Trestles IPA

Weirdly named Left Coast Trestles IPA,  which is Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company of all things in the style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’d be in Del Mar, California USA … Continue reading →

October 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #217 – Garage Project – Sauvin Nouveau

Another beer from the dwindling back of fridge stocks, the Garage Project Sauvin Nouveau, baing saved for no reason. Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a Pilsener and they’re in Wellington, … Continue reading →

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #216 – Liberty – Sauvignon Bomb

The Liberty Sauvignon Bomb has been in the fridge for a few weeks, and tonight is it’s big night out. Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co in the style of an  India Pale Ale … Continue reading →

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer- #214 – Garage Project – Lord Cockswain’s Courage Blended Porter

The Weirdly named Garage Project Lord Cockswain’s Courage- Blended Porter, Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a  Porter  or Imperial/Strong Porter for the stronger one, and The Garage Project is based in Wellington, … Continue reading →

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #215 – Funk Estate – Funk’nStein

So to the second of the beers from the Funk Estate people, this one the Funk Estate Funk’nStein. this on though Brewed at Massey University Microbrewery and in the Style of a : Black IPA, … Continue reading →

September 29, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer- #213 – Funk Estate – Oh Lordy! – The Redux

I drank this a few beers ago #180  – the Funk Estate – Oh Lordy!,  from  naturally  the Funk Estate and Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in the style: American Pale Ale and of all the places … Continue reading →

September 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #212 – Moor – Hoppiness

A straight IPA, Moor in the style of an: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all happening in Langport, Somerset, England This is a  6.7% ABV, 660ml Bottle Conditioned beer,  and that … Continue reading →

September 28, 2013 · 5 Comments

Beer – #211 -Stone – Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België)

I know right, what madness is this  – Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België). Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) in the exotic sounding Escondido, California USA. When reading the name “Stone … Continue reading →

September 25, 2013 · 7 Comments

Getting it right, beer and me, the brewery called…..

Back in June,  just after my birthday, I had a most unrewarding beer experience.  This was the Funk Estate – “Oh Lordy! And being as how beer makes you brave … Continue reading →

September 24, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #210 – Morland – Old Crafty Hen (in a bottle)

Finishing then the shopping basket from the previously disastrous trip to the English shop – Morland Old Crafty Hen Brewed by Greene King in style of a  English Strong Ale  and that’s … Continue reading →

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA

Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth

Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading →

September 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

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