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Big Night In!

It’s the festive season, when workplace parties begin to kick in, and tonight I find myself with the prospect of being home alone.  MrsPdubyah is off the “Foodstore” down on … Continue reading

November 24, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #97 – Mike’s – Organic Vanilla Coffee Porter

his is a beer that I would give your money back if you brought it and failed to enjoy as a Coffee Porter, or a Vanilla Coffee Porter. Get

November 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #96 – Rogue – Dead Guy Ale

Dead Guy Ale, Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a  Heller Bock, and they do that in  Newport, Oregon USA. The Heller Bock is primarily a malty beer … Continue reading

November 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

The one with the dodgy kidney

I’ve been living with IgA nephropathy for since 1990 ish I saw a medical man today, (5th November) Professor Ian Simpson, about it. It’s been since 1998 since I’ve seen anyone, since I … Continue reading

November 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #95 – Left Coast – Voo Doo American Stout

Left Coast Voo Doo American Stout Brewed by Left Coast/Oggis Pizza and Brewing Company in the style of a  Stout, and normally you’d find them in  Del Mar, California USA, but tonight at my … Continue reading

November 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

Not being able to count and the beer list get closer to 100

The Beer List is upto 94! so far, so the next one is 95. I’d like to get to 100 on a special thing. I know this because when I … Continue reading

November 12, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #92 – Dale’s – American Amber Ale

Dale’s –  American Amber Ale by  Dale’s Brewing Co. Brewed at West Coast Brewing in the Style of an Amber Ale, and we’re back on local soil sort of in Nelson, New Zealand. Oh and it’s … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #91 – Coronado – Orange Avenue Wit

A beer from the US of A, Coronado Brewery Orange Avenue Wit, of 650ml of a 5.2ABV beer – Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, California USA in the style: Belgian White … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 3 Comments

Robbie Williams – ‘Take the Crown’ takes the cake

Tragically today for my exercise companion  I listened to the latest Robbie Williams CD –  Take the Crown. Take the biscuit more like. It’s a set of 3 -6 word … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 6 Comments

Beer – #90 – Croucher- Pilsner

Croucher, A Pilsner, Brewed by Croucher Brewing, in the style of a Pilsener and that’s in Rotorua, New Zealand.  A Pilsner refers to pale, hoppy lagers, ranging from 28IBUs and up. Pilsners … Continue reading

November 9, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #89 – Croucher- Pale Ale

Croucher- Pale Ale – that’s it, not much more… Brewed by Croucher Brewing in the Style of an American Pale Ale, and they are in Rotorua, which we of course call … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Palace Soar to the Top!

Palace’s win, coupled with another shocking away day capitulation by Cardiff and just a point for second-placed Middlesbrough, sent Holloway’s new side flying high into pole position. It’s the first … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

Rediscovering the Vinyl Records- the other bit

I gave up pretending to think about it and as  my son seems to have discovered music as a hobby on the way to be a DJ, and I’m not about to be … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Rediscovering the Vinyl Records

I’ve brought two vinyl records in the last week. One on line and one from Rhythm Music in Ponsonby. The Toy Love Double LP  (on line) and Heart Attack Alley – … Continue reading

November 4, 2012 · 2 Comments

Restaurant Critic #3 – The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe

The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe was the venue for the big night out, MrsPdubyah and me, and another couple decided to have a bit of a thing, Not withstanding that … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #88 – Wigram Brewing Co. – Ginger Jerry

The Wigram Ginger Jerry bottle of 330ml sized 4% ABV beer, the quiet end of a night out. Brewed by Wigram Brewing Company, in the style of a Belgian White (Witbier), … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #87 – Baird Beer – Kurofune Porter

Ok, back on track I hope, Baird Kurofune Porter, Brewed by the Baird Brewing Co. in the style of a Porter and this is all the way from Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan, in it’s … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #86 – Valley Brewing Co – Muster

Valley Brewing Co – Muster – they’re in Geraldine this is a 4.4%ABV beer in a 330ml bottle. I bet you never had one of these. It’s a “Red Ale” … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #85 – Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black

Yeastie Boys – Pot Kettle Black – a recommendation! This one is in the style of a Porter / American Porter The Yeastie Boys brew at the Invercargill Brewery, and for … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

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