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Beer – #99 -Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Great Punkin

How could I resist a beer called Great Punkin ? Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a  Spice/Herb/Vegetable her and they’re of course in  Blenheim, Malborough, New Zealand Great Punkin” Brewed with … Continue reading

December 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #98 – Ballast Point – Big Eye IPA

Big Eye IPA is Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and that all happens in San Diego, California USA. If you have fallen for the IPA style like … Continue reading

November 24, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #97 – Mike’s – Organic Vanilla Coffee Porter

his is a beer that I would give your money back if you brought it and failed to enjoy as a Coffee Porter, or a Vanilla Coffee Porter. Get

November 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #96 – Rogue – Dead Guy Ale

Dead Guy Ale, Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a  Heller Bock, and they do that in  Newport, Oregon USA. The Heller Bock is primarily a malty beer … Continue reading

November 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #95 – Left Coast – Voo Doo American Stout

Left Coast Voo Doo American Stout Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company in the style of a  Stout, and normally you’d find them in  Del Mar, California USA, but tonight at my … Continue reading

November 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #92 – Dale’s – American Amber Ale

Dale’s –  American Amber Ale by  Dale’s Brewing Co. Brewed at West Coast Brewing in the Style of an Amber Ale, and we’re back on local soil sort of in Nelson, New Zealand. Oh and it’s … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #91 – Coronado – Orange Avenue Wit

A beer from the US of A, Coronado Brewery Orange Avenue Wit, of 650ml of a 5.2ABV beer – Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, California USA in the style: Belgian White … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 3 Comments

Robbie Williams – ‘Take the Crown’ takes the cake

Tragically today for my exercise companion  I listened to the latest Robbie Williams CD –  Take the Crown. Take the biscuit more like. It’s a set of 3 -6 word … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 6 Comments

Beer – #90 – Croucher- Pilsner

Croucher, A Pilsner, Brewed by Croucher Brewing, in the style of a Pilsener and that’s in Rotorua, New Zealand.  A Pilsner refers to pale, hoppy lagers, ranging from 28IBUs and up. Pilsners … Continue reading

November 9, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #89 – Croucher- Pale Ale

Croucher- Pale Ale – that’s it, not much more… Brewed by Croucher Brewing in the Style of an American Pale Ale, and they are in Rotorua, which we of course call … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Restaurant Critic #3 – The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe

The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe was the venue for the big night out, MrsPdubyah and me, and another couple decided to have a bit of a thing, Not withstanding that … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #88 – Wigram Brewing Co. – Ginger Jerry

The Wigram Ginger Jerry bottle of 330ml sized 4% ABV beer, the quiet end of a night out. Brewed by Wigram Brewing Company, in the style of a Belgian White (Witbier), … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #87 – Baird Beer – Kurofune Porter

Ok, back on track I hope, Baird Kurofune Porter, Brewed by the Baird Brewing Co. in the style of a Porter and this is all the way from Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan, in it’s … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #86 – Valley Brewing Co – Muster

Valley Brewing Co – Muster – they’re in Geraldine this is a 4.4%ABV beer in a 330ml bottle. I bet you never had one of these. It’s a “Red Ale” … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #85 – Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black

Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black – a recommendation! This one is in the style of a Porter / American Porter The Yeastie Boys brew at the Invercargill Brewery, and for … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #84 – Yeastie Boys – Red Rackham

Yeastie Boys – Red Rackham –  Brewed at Invercargill Brewery, this one in the style of a Belgian Ale. 330ml bottle thereof, 6.8% ABV therein. Red Rackham is a redoubtable … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #83 – Hallertau – Barley Wine

Bit of a change of pace with a Hallertau Barley Wine*, which is Brewed by the Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant, not surprisingly in the style of a Barley Wine. This … Continue reading

October 27, 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

When Sci-Fi loses the plot – Revolution

Revolution – our entire way of life depends on electricity. So what would happen if it just stopped working…..  15 years later, life is back to what it once was long … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

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