Beer – #175 – Schneider Weisse – Original
Schneider Weisse Original, Tap 7 – Unser Original – Brewed by Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn in the unsurprising style of a German Hefeweizen in Kelheim, Germany. Thus is a 500ml of a … Continue reading →
Beer – #174 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – Scotch on Rye 70/- Ale
For a Friday then, the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Scotch on Rye 70/- Ale. ..it means ’70 shilling’ (sigh, OK, I will tell the whole story). We were asked to make … Continue reading →
We all follow the Palace, Over land and sea, And Brighton…well not Brighton
In a stunning turn of events the mighty mighty Eagles, Crystal Palace F.C., late of Selhurst Park, London SE25 gained promotion from the Championship league to the Premier League of English … Continue reading →
Beer – #173 – Renaissance – Enlightenment Series – The Age of Raisin
AND it’s back home to NZ and ironically a Belgium style beer – Renaissance Enlightenment Series The Age of Raisin. of course Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a Belgian … Continue reading →
Beer – #172 – Rogue – Brutal IPA
yes indeed, Rogue Brutal IPA, Brewed by Rogue Ales IN the style of a India Pale Ale (IPA) and that all takes place in Newport, Oregon USA Brutal combines Oregon hops with English Malts. The Oregon … Continue reading →
Beer – #171 – Verhaeghe – Duchesse De Bourgogne
Sunday, I’ve just been to the movies, I’ve switched on the UFC, and I’ve decided to have a single beer – this on the Verhaeghe – Duchesse De Bourgogne. Brewed … Continue reading →
Star Trek – Into the darkness – oh dear.
Star Trek – Into the darkness I just saw the movie. There are a few things that I have questions about. Underwater ? Can fly in an atmosphere? ‘short’ distance … Continue reading →
Beer – #169 – Queenstown Brewers – 25oz Pilsner
Queenstown Brewers – 25oz Pilsner – Brewed by Queenstown Brewers in the style of a Pilsener and of course from Queenstown, New Zealand 330ml bottle of a 5% ABV beer (1.3 standard drink … Continue reading →
Beer – #168 – Queenstown Brewers – Steam Brew
Another new find – Queenstown Brewers – Steam Brew – Brewed by Queenstown Brewers in the Style of a California Common and not surprisingly they do this in Queenstown, New Zealand. 330ml bottle 5.9% … Continue reading →
Beer – #167 – Berthold Keller – Super Strength
Well this was a gift. A Can of beer. A Can!!! Berthold Keller – Super Strength – Brewed by Martens in the style of a Strong Pale Lager/Imperial Pils and they’re in Bocholt, … Continue reading →
Beer – #166 – Mountain Goat – Fancy Pants Amber Ale
Mountain Goat – Rare Breed – in this case the Fancy Pants Amber Ale.m a beer from ‘strayer. Brewed by Mountain Goat Beer in the unsurprising style of an Amber Ale and … Continue reading →
Beer – #165 – 8 Wired – Grand Cru 2011
All Poshed up with this then : 8 Wired Grand Cru 2011 – Brewed by 8 Wired Brewing in the style of a : Abt/Quadrupel and as always that’s all happening in Blenheim, New … Continue reading →
Beer – #164 – Geek – Coconut Porter
All in then on a Geek Coconut Porter- Brewed by Geek Beer in the style of a Porter and they weave this magic in Windy Wellington, New Zealand Never had a Geek beer – but … Continue reading →
Beer – #163 – Garage Project – Red Rocks
Garage Project – Red Rocks – Brewed by Garage Project in the Style: Amber Ale in Wellington, New Zealand All a bit special. 650ml bottle, 7.5% ABV – 3.6 Standard Drink units. Red … Continue reading →
Beer – #162 – St Peters – Suffolk Gold
Change of pace again , this time to a St Peters Suffolk Gold in the style of a Premium Bitter/ESB – Brewed by St Peters (UK) in Bungay, England 500ml bottle, 4.9%ABV, 2.45 … Continue reading →
Beer – #161 – Brewaucracy – In Triplicate
Brewaucracy – In Triplicate is an Abbey Tripel beer from a new brewer in the ‘Tron. Brewaucracy Brewed at Shunters Yard Brewery in the Style of an Abbey Tripel in the … Continue reading →
Beer – #160 – Brewaucracy – Smoko
A Smoked Lager from a new brewer – Brewed by Brewaucracy in the style of a Smoked and they do this all in the ‘Tron – Hamilton, New Zealand. A 500ml bottle, … Continue reading →
Paleo Diet – The Flaws Of The ‘Caveman’ Diet
I read this and it makes more sense than the fad diet. Living like cave men, or at least eating like them, is being hailed by some as an ideal … Continue reading →
Beer – #159 – Garage Project – Hops on Pointe
Garage Project Hops on Pointe – a beer for the New Zealand Ballet. Brewed by Garage Project In the style of a Premium Lager and they do that in a garage in Wellington, New … Continue reading →




