Beer – #300 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee & Fig Oatmeal Stout (2013)
So, number 300, and a beer I have been so looking forward to. The last time I had this was at Beer #34. I liked it then. This is the … Continue reading →
Beer – #298 – Bear Republic – Racer X
Oh my yes, Bear Republic Racer X. I’ve been looking forward to having you in me. Brewed by Bear Republic Brewing Company in the style: of an Imperial/Double IPA that they do that in Healdsburg, California USA 650ml … Continue reading →
Beer – #297 – Sierra Nevada – Narwhal Imperial Stout
I seem to be stuck in a groove, The Imperial Stout. I continue with this a Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout. Single bottle of a 12 fl Oz, (355ml) 10.2% ABV, … Continue reading →
Beer – #295 – Ballast Point – Sea Monster
Slightly Different this one, the Ballast Point Sea Monster. Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial Stout and they are of course in San Diego, California USA At 10% ABV, 300 calories, and … Continue reading →
Beer – #294 – Courage – Russian Imperial Stout
I know right, weirdness, Courage Russian Imperial Stout Brewed by Wells & Youngs in the style of an Imperial Stout and that’s all the go in Bedford, England As Originally brewed in 1795 for Catherine … Continue reading →
Beer – #293 – Ballast Point – Victory at Sea
Well indeed – from a tap into a takeaway growler – the Ballast Point Victory at Sea Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial/Strong Porter and they are of course in San … Continue reading →
Beer – #292 – Renaissance – Discovery American Pale Ale
This is one of the christmas beers I received – Renaissance Discovery American Pale Ale. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of an American Pale Ale and it’s made in sunny Blenheim, New … Continue reading →
Murder Most Foul #5 – Scott Watson
Updated – January 2018 – see end Scott Watson who was convicted in May 1999 of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on his boat Blade on 1 January 1998. The bodies of … Continue reading →
Beer- #291 – Townshend – Hollandale’s Premium Best
Something a bit more mainstream, a Townshend Hollandale’s Premium Best. Brewed by Townshend Brewery in this style of an Premium Bitter/ESB and that is the mysterious Upper Moutere, New Zealand. 500ml bottle, that’s just shy of … Continue reading →
Beer- #290 – Nøgne Ø – Red Horizon 2. edition
Beer in a can :-), Nøgne Ø Red Horizon 2. edition Brewed by Nøgne Ø, in the Style of an American Strong Ale and they are in the exotic Grimstad, Norway. This is a 250ml … Continue reading →
The one with the Tooth Fairy.
I found the today when I was looking for something else. It’s a note from my daughter from many years ago to the Tooth Fairy about a tooth that had … Continue reading →
Beer – #289 – Green Flash – Rayon Vert
Green Flash – Rayon Vert Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style of a Belgian Ale and they are in, of course, San Diego, California USA. Green Flash even label this Belgium-Style-Pale Ale. This … Continue reading →
Beer – #288 – Unibroue – Trois Pistoles
I bought me this based on the last Unibroue beer I had that made me cry with joy, this is the Unibroue Trois Pistoles. Brewed by Unibroue (Sapporo) in the Style of a … Continue reading →
Beer- #287 – Southern Tier – Imperial Compass
Southern Tier – Imperial Compass Brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company in the style of a Belgian Strong Ale and that’s being concocted in Lakewood, New York USA Intriguingly Southern Tier call this a bottle Conditioned Sparkling Ale … Continue reading →
Beer – #286 – Yeastie Boys – His Majesty 2013
The latest beer – Yeastie Boys His Majesty 2013 From this nice people at Yeastie Boys brewed at Invercargill Brewery, this one in the style of a: Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all the thing … Continue reading →
The one where you confuse Columbo for Banacek
One of the tv channels has been showing Columbo re-runs, or perhaps they’re premiers on this particular channel, recently. This and “The Sweeney” have been my recent tv addiction, but … Continue reading →
The Spin Bike, the Garage and the Knee – And so it continues
Well I have some minor health issues, Psoriasis related, but it meant I had to go get some further advice You see Psoriatic Arthritis tends to get you down after … Continue reading →
4:03 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings
This being awake bit is a bit tedious 🙂 So I moved on from Super Powers and the question became “What’s on the opposite side of the earth from me” … Continue reading →
Beer- #283 – Rochefort – Trappistes 10
Companion to the 8 – the Rochefort Trappistes 10 Brewed by Brasserie Rochefort in the style of a Abt/Quadrupel they are of course in Rochefort, Belgium Simple 330 ml bottle, containing 2.94 standard drinks as it’s … Continue reading →




