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Beer – #84 – Yeastie Boys – Red Rackham

Yeastie Boys – Red Rackham –  Brewed at Invercargill Brewery, this one in the style of a Belgian Ale. 330ml bottle thereof, 6.8% ABV therein. Red Rackham is a redoubtable … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #83 – Hallertau – Barley Wine

Bit of a change of pace with a Hallertau Barley Wine*, which is Brewed by the Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant, not surprisingly in the style of a Barley Wine. This … Continue reading

October 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

Chores for Peace…. Again

Today was slightly easier but more outdoorsy Refurb the BBQ. Although we’ve had out bbq a few years it’s still good to go, it has a ignition thing that’s a … Continue reading

October 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #82 – 8 Wired – The Big Smoke

Tonight then – a 8 Wired The Big Smoke Smoked Porter. Brewed at Renaissance Brewing, in the style of a ” Smoked*”, and they do this in Blenheim, New Zealand. “Now … Continue reading

October 25, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #81 – Yeastie Boys – Gunnamatta IPA

There they go again, the Yeastie Boys -This time with the Yeastie Boys Gunnamatta IPA, Brewed at the Invercargill Brewery, and this one is a Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer. “A new world India Pale … Continue reading

October 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

The one with the updated Resume / CV thing

I’ve been reviewing my resume / CV thing. I’ve been with the same company since 1999, so that’d be 13 years and a half. In that time I’ve had at least … Continue reading

October 23, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #80 – Yeastie Boys + Liberty Brewing – Yakima Raven

A few beers ago I tried the Yeastie Boys – Motueka Raven. This time I’m up for the Yakima Raven. This one similarly brewed by the Yeastie Boys in their … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · 1 Comment

Chores for Peace….

I’m on a roll with the chores today, and you know how chores can be the mundane. So in no particular order (but actually the order I did them in); … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

When Sci-Fi loses the plot – Revolution

Revolution – our entire way of life depends on electricity. So what would happen if it just stopped working…..  15 years later, life is back to what it once was long … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #80 – Rogue – Dry Hopped St. Rogue Red Ale

It’s about that time of the day when all there is left is a roll of the dice, and this is the last chance saloon (this week) and I usher … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #79 – Mussel Inn – Dark Horse

Right then, last chance saloon the Mussel Inn Dark Horse Black Beer – Which is brewed by The Mussel Inn, and they do this in the style of a Porter in … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #78 – Three Boys – Oyster Stout

So a change to a Stout from a Porter with this a Three Boys Oyster Stout, Brewed by Three Boys Brewery Christchurch, New Zealand, in the style of a Stout. … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #77 – KJD Brewing – Chocolate Cherry Porter

In for a penny….  KJD Brewing Chocolate Cherry Porter Brewed at the Wigram Brewing Company in the style of a Porter (we’re on a theme here) and this one is from … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #76 – Mussel Inn – Captain Cooker Manuka Beer

Mussel Inn Captain Cooker Manuka Beer, then. MrsPdubyah is watching the teevee and this seems like a distraction. Its a pretty pink label and it holds within a 330ml  portion … Continue reading

October 18, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer- #75 – Three Boys Porter

The problem now is that I’m drinking this as a beer to drink not actually thinking about what I’m tasting. I’d like to linger over why it’s making a tap dance on the tongue. This is, at the end of a long day, a bit of the good thing. Not love, but a deep affection.

October 18, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #74 – Harringtons Brewer’s Selection Hop Tremor IPA

I’m sorry but for me that adds up to a a swing with no ding for this as a beer that sort of announces loudly that you going to get a “hop tremor” perhaps my understanding of that might have been made askew by too many B grade movies, I expected snakes on a plane, swamp monster, gargantuan things, a Bruce Willis action flick, this is all a bit Hugh Grant.

October 18, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #73 – De Molen – Bed and Breakfast

For the second act I present De Molen Bed & Breakfast,  This is a beer you have to enjoy within 2 years, says the label.  In a panic I realise that … Continue reading

October 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #72 – De Molen – Heen and Weer (Back and Forth)

De Molen – Heen & Weer  – Brewed by Brouwerij de Molen in the style of an Abbey Tripel and this one comes a long way to be here from Bodegraven, … Continue reading

October 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Happy Families – yes you’ve left home but…..

MrsPdubyah and me, well we’re a nuclear family, 2 adults, 2 children, cat, or more correctly now 4 adults and cat. Even more correctly 3 adults at home and one … Continue reading

October 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

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