Beer – #732 – Hallertau – Nocturne
Another beer with a label that intrigues, again from Hallertau, and this time a Stout, because, well, I like a good Stout. Plus there seems to be a quite a … Continue reading
Beer – #724 – Zeelandt – Barrel Aged Saison
Zeelandt have been a bit keen on this, and I’ve had the standard up and down version but this, in the wrapping paper and what I thought was cork and … Continue reading
Beer – #721 – Outlier Cartel – Kerikeri ’round the Corner
I’ve had this in the pub and I was blown away with it’s freshness, bitterness, fruitiness and the overall taste, so when it popped up on a tap at a … Continue reading
4:12 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings
On Bowie, Avery and Submarines David Bowie. I’ve spent more than a few hours listening to David Bowie songs and music over the years. Trying to pick anything favourite or … Continue reading
Beer – #712 – Liberty and Hallertau – Matakana Imperial Oyster Stout
A collaboration, a stout, what is it all about! You’d think that as it is summer that it’d be something lighter but this has been sitting in the fridge forlornly … Continue reading
Beer – #705 – Good George – Pilsner
Good George, they make some nice beer, and this one has been selling quick-smart, so I thought I’d jump on that wagon, plus it’s a Pilsner which is a nice … Continue reading
Beer – #704 – Harrington’s – SobeRing Thought
I got sent some beer from the nice people at Harrington’s Brewery, a re-release of a beer they made a few years ago, and back for another run, or a … Continue reading
Beer – #700 – Garage Project – Cabbages and Kings
Cabbages & Kings, An Imperial Oyster & Hiropito stout brewed with Te Matuku Bay oysters. A rich & decadent brew clocking in at 12%. Seems a shame with summer coming on … Continue reading
Beer – #697 – Funk Estate – AfroGato
Stout appreciation continues with the Funk Estate Afrogato. A desert beer 🙂 for which then pudding stout, pudding down a track, pudding up the numbers and pudding is served. An Imperial … Continue reading
Beer – #694 – Behemoth – Hops on Rye
This even by the standard of limits production is rather scarce. So happy that I brought some, coupled with some new music from a great singer, I’m in for a … Continue reading
Beer – #690 – Behemoth – Brave Bikkie Brown Ale
Anzac Biscuits!!! , if you don’t know you’re missing out, I’m told that the amount of coconut in this made the brewhaus a nightmare of aroma for ages. Nothing wrong … Continue reading
Beer – #689 – Tuatara – Solstice
Or more correctly Tuatara Solstice Spiced Saison. If only the summer would arrive this might have been the perfect beer for a holiday weekend. And Lo! Sunday turned up with … Continue reading
Beer – #686 – Choice Bros – I’m Afraid of Americans
I’m playing catchup with the BeerClub beers, and I was looking forward to this a couple weeks ago before I got the bot. Throw back, throw back, throw it back, … Continue reading
Beer – the one with the gap week
I had a strep throat infection which really took a toll, and not only that but because of the medications I’m forced into a break in the quest to drink … Continue reading
What is the point of the beer awards?
Originally posted on Just Another Beer Blog:
Every year the Brewers Guild of New Zealand has its awards ceremony and every year there’s a flutter of excitement on Twitter, a flurry of…
Beer – #677 – Four Avenues – The Opposition
A new to be brewer with this one, a Pomeroys – Four Avenues – Opposition Amber. laeding me to the Opposition, Contrary, Counter, Counted views. ” ..hop flavour reminiscent of … Continue reading
Beer – #676 – Garage Project – Hellbender
To the front of the fridge with this one after what seems like forever at the back. I like Barley Wine beers, I hope this one gets up. Favourite beers, … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 