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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

Beer – #224 – Moa – Breakfast

Indeed, a beer called “Breakfast” which raised the hackles when it was first launched a while back. But continuing with the lighter frivolousness of a Sunday then I have in … Continue reading →

October 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #223 – Lindemans – Pêche Lambic (Pêcheresse)

Yes. Yes I did. I brought a Lindemans Pêche Lambic (Pêcheresse).  Brewed by Brouwerij Lindemans in the Style of a  Lambic Style – Fruit and they are in the regal sounding St Pieters Leeuw-Vlezenbeek, Belgium. 250ml … Continue reading →

October 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Only Football Statistic That Matters Is Goals

Originally posted on angryofislington:
Like Butch Cassidy said, ‘Boy, I got vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals’. I write a blog post pointing out that passing statistics…

October 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #222 – Firestone Walker – Double Jack IPA

The highly rated Firestone Walker Double Jack IPA Brewed by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in this the Style of a : Imperial/Double IPA and they hail from Paso Robles , California. Double Jack IPA is our … Continue reading →

October 12, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #219 – Left Coast – Trestles IPA

Weirdly named Left Coast Trestles IPA,  which is Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company of all things in the style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’d be in Del Mar, California USA … Continue reading →

October 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #218 – Townshend – Toppa’s Hadd’n Full On Pale Ale

Note that the term pale ale is used in England to signify a bottled bitter, and in that way there is no such thing as English Pale Ale to the English. The style is a North American construct, borne of the multitude of pale ales that pay homage to these bottled bitters – Bass in particular – and therefore the majority of true examples of the style are found outside Britain.

October 6, 2013 · 7 Comments

Blanc Evolution – Moa Brewing Company

Originally posted on Mike's Craft Beer:
O’hare’s Beer Club August 2013 Box From Blenheim, New Zealand’s Moa Brewing Company comes their “Blanc Evolution” a Belgian style Witbier.  The beer…

October 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #217 – Garage Project – Sauvin Nouveau

Another beer from the dwindling back of fridge stocks, the Garage Project Sauvin Nouveau, baing saved for no reason. Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a Pilsener and they’re in Wellington, … Continue reading →

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer- #214 – Garage Project – Lord Cockswain’s Courage Blended Porter

The Weirdly named Garage Project Lord Cockswain’s Courage- Blended Porter, Brewed by Garage Project in the style of a  Porter  or Imperial/Strong Porter for the stronger one, and The Garage Project is based in Wellington, … Continue reading →

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #215 – Funk Estate – Funk’nStein

So to the second of the beers from the Funk Estate people, this one the Funk Estate Funk’nStein. this on though Brewed at Massey University Microbrewery and in the Style of a : Black IPA, … Continue reading →

September 29, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer- #213 – Funk Estate – Oh Lordy! – The Redux

I drank this a few beers ago #180  – the Funk Estate – Oh Lordy!,  from  naturally  the Funk Estate and Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in the style: American Pale Ale and of all the places … Continue reading →

September 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #212 – Moor – Hoppiness

A straight IPA, Moor in the style of an: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all happening in Langport, Somerset, England This is a  6.7% ABV, 660ml Bottle Conditioned beer,  and that … Continue reading →

September 28, 2013 · 5 Comments

Beer – #211 -Stone – Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België)

I know right, what madness is this  – Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België). Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) in the exotic sounding Escondido, California USA. When reading the name “Stone … Continue reading →

September 25, 2013 · 7 Comments

Getting it right, beer and me, the brewery called…..

Back in June,  just after my birthday, I had a most unrewarding beer experience.  This was the Funk Estate – “Oh Lordy! And being as how beer makes you brave … Continue reading →

September 24, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #210 – Morland – Old Crafty Hen (in a bottle)

Finishing then the shopping basket from the previously disastrous trip to the English shop – Morland Old Crafty Hen Brewed by Greene King in style of a  English Strong Ale  and that’s … Continue reading →

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA

Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth

Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading →

September 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #207 – Southern Tier – Plum Noir

It was a choice, the Southern Tier Plum Noir, or the Creme Brûlée Stout. The Plum won, not because, but because the plums sounded nicer than an egg custard. In my … Continue reading →

September 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

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