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Beer – #124 – Mc Chouffe

Mc Chouffe. That’s it’s name. Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat) in the style of a  Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all done in Achouffe, Belgium 750ml bottle of an 8% ABV dark … Continue reading

March 2, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #123 – La Chouffe

Simply ” La Chouffe ” Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat) in the style of a Belgian Strong Ale and of all places in Achouffe, Belgium. As a treat for completing over 100kms of … Continue reading

February 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #122 – Townshend – Three Piece Wheat

Nice play on words Townshend – Three Piece Wheat, Brewed by Townshend Brewery in the style of a : German Hefeweizen and they live in Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand 500ml bottle of … Continue reading

February 24, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #121 – Yeastie Boys – His Majesty 2012

I stopped in at my local bottle shop on the way home, a particularly weird day at work that was pretty frustrating on a number of fronts, and I picked … Continue reading

February 21, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #120 – Nøgne Ø – India Pale Ale

Nøgne Ø – India Pale Ale. Brewed by Nøgne Ø this in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they get their groove on in Grimstad, Norway. A rich, malty, and very … Continue reading

February 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #119 – Hallertau – Maximus Humulus Lupulus

Hallertau Maximus Humulus Lupulus. Brewed by Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant in the styleof an American Strong Ale, in Auckland. Strong Ale? It says Pale Ale on the label. The fiercely floral and fragrant … Continue reading

February 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #118 – Coronado – Red Devil

The Red Devil they say an Imperial Red Ale –  Brewed by Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an  American Strong Ale, in of all places Coronado, California ‘merica. Talking it up … Continue reading

February 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #117 – Moa – Imperial Stout

The Moa Imperial Stout is something I’ve been thinking about having for a while. Brewed by Moa Brewing CompanyIn the style of a : Imperial Stout Blenheim, New Zealand. This is making a … Continue reading

February 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #116 – Liberty – Yakima Scarlet

The Liberty – Yakima Scarlet. Brewed by Liberty Brewing  In the style: American Strong Ale and they do that of course in New Plymouth, New Zealand Of course. It’s been a while since … Continue reading

February 6, 2013 · 1 Comment

4th Annual Rings Beach Food and Drink Festival

The 4th Annual Rings Beach, Coromandel, Food and Drink Festival, Saturday January 26th. A new beach tradition, originally started to honour a birthday, has now taken a life of it’s … Continue reading

January 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Green Party launches major housing initiatives – I have some questions

Having being raised in a council house in London I have a lot of empathy for the need for state housing.  I lived in a 3 bedroom terrace house with … Continue reading

January 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

January started with a hiss and a roar

It seems that January has  started with a hiss and roar. New Years day morning (just after midnight) the Father taxi to recover Daughter from the Police Station where she is … Continue reading

January 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #115 – Brew Moon – Olé Molé

Brew Moon (NZ) Olé Molé beer – Brewed by Brew Moon Brewing Company in the styleof a Spice/Herb/Vegetable and that trickery happens in Amberley, North Canterbury, New Zealand. 500mls (pint) of a 5% … Continue reading

January 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #114 – Hallertau – 1, 2, 3 and 4

This then from Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant is Hallertau #1, #2, #3 and #4. All delivered in a 330ml bottle. Hallertau Luxe a Kolsch Beer at 4.5% ABV Hallertau Statesman a Pale Ale at 5.3% ABV Hallertau Copper Tart … Continue reading

January 9, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #113 – Wanaka – Brewski

Honest it’s called Brewski. Brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the styleof a Bohemian Pilsener and they do that in good old Wanaka, New Zealand, where they have a lake! A 330ml bottle  of … Continue reading

January 6, 2013 · 6 Comments

Beer – #112 – Rogue – Yellow Snow IPA

Rogue Yellow Snow IPA which is Brewed by  Rogue Ales in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that in of all places Newport, Oregon USA 6.2% ABV (3.2 standard … Continue reading

January 4, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #111 – Liberty – High Carb Ale

Liberty Brewing Co – High Carb Ale, a New Zealand Strong Ale. Brewed by the Liberty Brewing in the style of a English Strong Ale and they do that in … Continue reading

January 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #110 – Mike’s – Organic Single American Pale Ale

Mike’s Organic Single American Pale Ale. 500ml of a 6.7% ABV beer that needs drinking, and just because I can. It’s Brewed by Mike’s Organic Brewery  in the style of … Continue reading

December 31, 2012 · Leave a comment

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