Beer – #669 – Boundary Road – 18th Amendment
or more properly Boundary Road Brewer’s Cut 18th Amendment. Not strictly a ‘draft beer’ in the sense that this is a ‘big brewer’ making beer in a different guise. brewed in … Continue reading
Out and about – Speakers Corner
Speakers Corner pub, a local that has only changed slightly in many years, but it is much cleaner and crisper now. Gone are the booths and in are the high … Continue reading
Another big movie night in
The Second big night in for films then Get Carter – 1971 – Michael Caine as Jack Carter in a stark portal of 70’s northern living. Tried to portray a … Continue reading
Beer – #665 – Behemoth – Generous Sample IPA
Unusual to see this keg beer at the local shop, they have a great relationship with the brewer. To that end then, Generous beer, Music Samples, Random Samples , and … Continue reading
Beer – #664 – McLeod’s – Horopito Scotch Ale
Tonight it’s all coming up Millhouse with the McLeod’s Horopito Scotch Ale, a Wee Heavy, aHeavy vibe, Heavy on the numbers and Heavy petting. .. the fern had to be … Continue reading
Beer – #663 – ParrotDog / Two Birds – Double Stout
In what seems a never ending vein of a beer type I’m back to a ParrotDog / Two Birds Double Stout. Not that I mind, at all. Big, black and … Continue reading
Beer – #662 – BrewDog – Jack Hammer
BrewDog Jack Hammer, Ruthless India Pale Ale, is this weeks BeerJerk beer club beer of the week, Get In I say! For blitzing the mediocre, raising hell and revelling in … Continue reading
The big movie night in
A triple header – Original film night. Vanishing Point Duel Two Lane Blacktop For no reason other than I have memories of enjoying these films from al on time ago … Continue reading
Beer – #661 – Good George – Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter
I know right? What are the people in Hamilton all about and what are they up to when their creations include Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter. I bumped into Matt from Good … Continue reading
Beer – #658 – Brew Mountain – Pale Pat Supreme
This week the BeerJerkNZ Beer Club beer of the week is a Golden Ale. Punchy beers, punching a number, punch the air music and punch at a party. The balance … Continue reading
Beer – #657 – Mata – Caribbean Queen
A bit of a rare find on keg a collaboration beer with the Pink Boots society NZ chapter, the Mata Caribbean Queen. “.Perfect for someone who likes beer that doesn’t taste like … Continue reading
More heart than bubbles: All Good’s fair trade drinks
Originally posted on The Alternative Alchemist:
From bananas to softdrinks, All Good Organics is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated company trying to bring fair trade and organic produce to…
Beer – #645 – Tuatara – Tu-Rye-Aye
To be accurate – Tu-Rye-Aye Midnight Rye IPA – Emerging beer, Forgotten songs, count your own beat and beat a path to the gathering. Like the lyrics to Dexy’s famous … Continue reading
Beer – #642 – ParrotDog – BloodHound Red Ale
BloodHound Red Ale. Mighty Ale, Mighty Music, Might count to ten, Might go home early. A big, malty red ale uplifted with generous amounts of hops. This is a magnificent looking … Continue reading
Beer – #641 – Breda – Royal Beer / Lager
A beer I drink with trepidation. Odd beer, Odd music, odd numbers and odd one out. ..a beer brewed by everyone and no one wants to own it…. 500ml can … Continue reading
Beer – #640 – Coronado – Blue Bridge Coffee Stout
Indeed, Coronado – Blue Bridge Coffee Stout. Coffee Beer, StarSailor (which is close to Starbucks right), 5 stars and sitting under the stars. A dry stout with the addition of local Cafe Moto … Continue reading
Beer – #638 – Breda – 3 Horses
This really does appear to be an orphan child of a beer. Which never ends well. Free beer, Free Music, free numbers thinking and freedom from the crowd. 500ml can … Continue reading
Beer – #636 – Mata – Sahti
Improbably beer, impossibly nice music, improbable numbers and imposing on a party. traditionally brewed in an open wooden trough This is a 500ml bottle of a beer that is 9 … Continue reading
Beer – #635 – Coopers – Best Extra Stout
A second Australian beer, to recap it was my big brothers birthday, he resides in Australia now, and so as a birthday tribute I brought some Aussie beer. Cheap beer … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 