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Beer – #235 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel – Redux

Back to the middle again, away from the heavier beers that I seem to have been having of late with a NZ Tuatara Belgian Tripel, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the … Continue reading

November 8, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #234 – Great Divide – Yeti Imperial Stout

Brought only on it’s name, because I couldn’t find a BigFoot I follow up the Alesmith extravaganza Speedway stout with Great Divide – Yeti Imperial Stout. Brewed by Great Divide Brewing Company in … Continue reading

November 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #233 – AleSmith – Speedway Stout

Indeed, a highly regarded beer, the AleSmith Speedway Stout, Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company in the style of a Imperial Stout and that all happened in the place with a Zoo, San Diego, California USA. Speedway Stout … Continue reading

November 7, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #232 – Sierra Nevada – Ovila Saison

I’m pleased to be able to drink this – a Sierra Nevada – Ovila Saison  with Mandarin Oranges and Peppercorns. Brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company obviously in the style of a  Saison  and … Continue reading

November 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #231 – Clown Shoes – Blaecorn Unidragon

That’s right, A Clown Shoes – Blaecorn Unidragon. Brewed at Ipswich Ale Brewery in the style of a Russian Imperial Stout  in the familiar sounding Ipswich, Massachusetts USA. A 1 Pint 6 fl oz, or 22 fl … Continue reading

November 3, 2013 · 1 Comment

On the Occasion of the 25th Wedding Anniversary

Eventually we were going to get there, MrsPdubyah and me. 5th November 1988, Paeroa Presbyterian Church. A date I chose, it’s a long story and I’ll scan some photo’s and … Continue reading

November 3, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #230 – Deep Creek – Dweller on the Threshold

Strange names for beer abound, and this one is no exception. From Deep Creek  I have a “Dweller on the Threshold”  Brewed by Deep Creek Brewing Co in the style of a  Scotch … Continue reading

November 2, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #229 – Knee Deep – Simtra Triple IPA

So, onto this, A Knee Deep Simtra Triple IPA. I know hold me down!, Brewed by Knee Deep Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial/Double IPA apparently in Lincoln, California USA, Which is as close to Sacramento … Continue reading

November 1, 2013 · 1 Comment

It’s not where you’re at it’s where you’re from.

Part of being where you are is knowing where you came from. I’m from a family that has a chequered history, not unusual. and the family tree is a journey, … Continue reading

October 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #228 – Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Fresh Hop Benelux Ale

So to the fridge he dashes, and grabs for the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Fresh Hop Benelux Ale.  Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a : Belgian Ale, and they do that … Continue reading

October 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

71 Fictional Beers You Wish You Could Drink

Originally posted on Tap Into The Nutty Irishman:
Consumers of brew and media, today is your lucky day. In their newest print, the cultural cartographers over at Pop Chart Lab…

October 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Gentleman’s Fishing Club – October 2013

The Seahorse Kontiki torpedo has been in the shop for maintenance. Had new deeper rudder fitted, and had the wiring replaced as well as the batteries. Does not seem to … Continue reading

October 27, 2013 · 1 Comment

So… how many of you have a whole street named after you ?

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&q=philip+walter+drive&ie=UTF-8&ei=Qt9lUqWlN4KRkwXkwIAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg             I convinced my mother when she visited one time that it was normal in New Zealand to have a street named after you … Continue reading

October 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

I have Beer for great night in….

My box of beer arrived, containing thus; 1 x Renaissance Enlightenment Benelux Ale Fresh Hop – (500ml Bottle) 1 x Liberty Darkest Days Oatmeal Stout – (500ml Bottle) 1 x … Continue reading

October 22, 2013 · 1 Comment

Wet Hopped ESB

Originally posted on Dangerous Man Brewing Co.:
Dangerous Man, and certain denizens of Minneapolis, are happy to present the Community Wet-Hopped ESB! Is that a barrel under there…? This beer…

October 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #227 – Einstök – Icelandic Toasted Porter

Well if you’re going to make a beer in Iceland why not a Toasted Porter. This is the third of three I have, of the four they make. I’ll settle … Continue reading

October 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

Paying it forward.

I  left work late tonight and on the way to the motorway I passed a car stopped by the roadside not where you would expect, and just before where I … Continue reading

October 18, 2013 · 1 Comment

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