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Herevana – Mack – Arctic Beer

I finally made it to the a bottle store in Milford on the North Shore of Auckland.  And what a treat, it has the most amazing selection of spirits and … Continue reading

December 30, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – McLeods – Smugglers Bay Bourbon Barrel-aged Milk Stout 2020

Smugglers Bay Bourbon Barrel-aged Milk Stout 2020 , the only words missing are “Limited Edition” I await the day when we get “restricted Release” a contender for longest beer name … Continue reading

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Garage Project – Slay Ride

When it’s time to double down on your big start it’s time to look to a stout. and look what I have found a Garage Project Slay Ride  – honestly … Continue reading

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Emporium – Belgian Strong

It’s the day after Christmas, fatigue day, left-overs day, hamageddon, all those things, and again I’m gong to start with a strong beer. Emporium Belgian Strong. To go with this … Continue reading

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Eagle – Eagle10

 It”s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas … and I’m, somewhat rashly, kicking off with a banger of a beer, at 10% ABV, and 2.1 drinks in a bottle, … Continue reading

December 25, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – McLeod’s – Sunset Wit

Christmas Eve, that interminable day leading to an interminable day of faux enjoyment and forced co-operation, and that discussion about what Christmas movie we’re watching, like I’m going to be … Continue reading

December 24, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Sailors Grave – Wild Strawberries

 It’s Thursday, which means that it is of course the Beer Jerk beer of the week, it’s also Christmas Eve, and I don’t know how that’s important. Sailors Grave Wild … Continue reading

December 24, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Bootleg – Trapped In Matangi

A 2nd beer from Bootleg who seem to have made a big distribution push, with is a good thing if you ask me, and this one is in a style … Continue reading

December 23, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Weezledog – Weezle Fog

Weezledog Weezle Fog, a hazy beer, this is the 2nd version of this beer, tweaked and improved. Weezledog Brewing Company makes the Weezledog Weezle Fog- in 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand, nd … Continue reading

December 22, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Bootleg – Dünkle Nicklaus

 It’s Saturday night, it’s also Pizza night, and it’s Beer and Vinyl night. it’s a big night 🙂 And because it’s a Christmas season I’m having a Dünkle Nicklaus from … Continue reading

December 19, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Craftworks – Terroir Blend 2018

I always think of the Craftwork beers as a bit of a celebration beer, a bit special, and honestly they are all mostly rally well polished and delicious, so I … Continue reading

December 17, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,095 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee and Fig (2018)

Epicurean Coffee & Fig (2018) – after a couple years gap it has made a welcome return.  Or I missed it totally  You’ll completely care that in post 1,094 I … Continue reading

December 12, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer- #1094 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee and Fig Oatmeal Stout – Three is a crowd

The seemingly never-ending  taste-off of  beers, I’ve got to the 3rd of them,  where I taste again the  2013, the 2014 and the 2015  versions of the Epic – Epicurean Coffee … Continue reading

December 11, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Alibi – Sun Fog

It’s Thursday and it’s the #BeerJerkNZ beer of the week time.  Alibi Sun Fog Is brewed in 🇳🇿 Onetangi, which is on Waiheke Island, New Zealand as a Pale Ale – … Continue reading

December 10, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Epic – Hop ZombieR

Way back when Hop Zombie was released it was a, because I’m not good with words, a seminal beer a watershed, an horizon a beer so far thinking that it … Continue reading

December 6, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Eddyline – Jolly Roger

Eddyline Jolly Roger is a Black Lager. I’m Drinking your beer here.. but am I? Eddyline Jolly Roger Black Lager was made originally in 🇺🇸 Buena Vista, Colorado, United States … Continue reading

December 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – 8 Wired – Once Were Vikings

8 Wired Once Were Vikings – beer made with the Kviek yeast from Norweiganland. I have no idea, which means that either I’ve missed it or am so little interested … Continue reading

December 4, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Deep Creek – Misty Miagi

Deep Creek. Misty Miagi. If you want to talk beers that I’d travel to drink this would be one of them. I’ve really enjoyed this beer a few times too … Continue reading

December 4, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Parrot Dog – Lloyd

It’s Friday afternoon, after a long work week, and I’ve settled in with a selection of the left over items in the fridge, which is quite a lot really. And … Continue reading

December 4, 2020 · Leave a comment

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