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Tales from the Beer Fridge

I’m on a journey through an explosion of craft / speciality / Micro-Brewery beers. It’s a challenge that I’m enjoying, but the immediate problem I have is that I’ve got a backlog of things that I’d like to drink.

September 22, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #59 – Eagle vs Dog Episode 2 Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster

This is, I have to say, a barnstormer of a good beer, it’s got taste for Africa. I got Coffee, Malt, chocolate, I’m still getting it, this is a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster of a a beer. It has a sweet bitterness and lots of depth. I am impressed. I am however easily impressed.

September 21, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #58 – Pauwel – Kwak

Pauwel Kwak – Brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels, and it’s a Belgian Strong Ale from Buggenhout, Belgium. A Tiny 330ml of 8.4% ABV Full-bodied Belgian Specialty Ale. Amber in color with beautiful … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · 2 Comments

The one where I pretend to be a Chef

I like food. A lot. I like a lot of food. I like to try new things when I eat out, having the belief that there wouldn’t be anything on … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

We all follow the Palace, Over land and sea, And Brighton…

For a long many years I’ve followed the fortunes of Crystal Palace F.C. For many years I went along every saturday afternoon when they were playing at Selhurst Park to … Continue reading

September 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #57 – Golden Bear Brewing Company – Pirate Peach Saison

Won a Trophy and a silver medal at the recent  Sutton Group Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards so there! Golden Bear – Pirate Peach Saison is brewed with fresh Black-Boy peaches, … Continue reading

September 8, 2012 · 1 Comment

Sporting your life vicariously – the last Tournament – Aftermath

The Final Federation Cup Hockey Tournament for the #1 Daughter is done and dusted. After the two games on Monday the dye had been cast and the girls were then … Continue reading

September 8, 2012 · 1 Comment

Two Thumbs Up, for Two Thumbs Up

Awesome concept and brilliant execution, I love this.

September 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #56 – Sawmill Brewing Company – Crystal Wheat Beer

Sawmill Brewing Company – Crystal Wheat Beer. Brewed by Leigh Sawmill Brewing Company in Leigh, New Zealand ,and they style it as a Wheat Ale. A beer with a flip … Continue reading

September 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

One massive mistake – two stories – natural health.

  Two stories in the media today outlining the lead up to the death of a woman from an invasive brain tumor having been under the care of a quack, … Continue reading

September 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #55 – Ass Kisser – Vanilla Pale Ale

Ass Kisser Ales – Brewed at Hermitage Brewing Co. In the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale, and this is a visitor from further away than Hawke’s Bay being from Fort … Continue reading

September 2, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #54 – Golden Ticket Brewing – Black Emperor

Golden Ticket Brewing – Black Emperor How best to describe the Black Emperor? Black Pilsner? American Black Lager? Pseudo Schwarz? Whatever it is, its brewed with malt from New Zealand, … Continue reading

September 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #53 – Golden Ticket Brewing – Champion Malky

On my visit to Liquorland in Forest Hill today I picked up one of these –  A Golden Ticket Brewing company – Champion Malky. Brewed in Invercargill , which might be just … Continue reading

September 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #52 – Apache American Amber Ale

Apache American Amber Ale –  Brewed by Golden Eagle Brewery, in the style of an Amber Ale, and is brewed in Rolleston,  Just outside Christchurch, New Zealand.  It delivered in … Continue reading

September 1, 2012 · 2 Comments

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Originally posted on mrguypants:
Okay, it’s time for a big confession:  I like beer.  But I don’t know a good one from a bad one. Oh, I know some that…

September 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #50 – Kaimai Golden Rye Ale

  Brewed by Kaimai Brewing in the style of a Specialty Grain, and comes from the lovely Mt Maunganui, New Zealand. So I learnt that you can have a beer … Continue reading

August 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #49 – Renaissance – Craftsman Chocolate Stout

Renaissance – Craftsman Chocolate Stout, Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a Stout, in Blenheim, New Zealand Expecting dark, Expecting Chocolate, and hoping that it pours with head. 500Ml of … Continue reading

August 29, 2012 · 1 Comment

Sporting your life vicariously – the last Tournament

Next week my daughter will be playing for her College team at the 2012 Federation Cup Secondary School Tournament in Carterton. It will be for her, and many others, the … Continue reading

August 29, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #48 – Epic – Message in a Bottle

Epic – Message in a Bottle. a 7.5% ABV beer in a 500ml bottle. Brewed at Steam Brewing Company In the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA), in Auckland. When … Continue reading

August 28, 2012 · 1 Comment

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