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Herevana – Kereru – Sea of Pink

I’m prudent enough to be a monthly subscriber to Kereru beers. This month the beer is called “Sea of Pink” and it’s a hazy hibiscus IPA. There’s also ‘beets’. What … Continue reading

December 3, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Island – Puha Road

Puha Road is an IPA. This was a gift to me from a colleague, it was one of the best days at work for a while 🙂 not as exciting … Continue reading

December 3, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Alibi – Photosphere

Alibi Photosphere, the #BeerJerkNZ beer of the week. They say it Is a “California Pilsner” I know the it is Thursday when the Beer Jerk club convenes and therefore it … Continue reading

December 3, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Leffe – Blonde

Leffe Blonde. A beer that I’d keep in the fridge for general drinking. General drinking, I have no idea what I mean by that, but when I’m looking for a … Continue reading

December 2, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Krombacher – Hel

MrsPhil torments me with beer from the comedy aisle at the supermarket. German beer on sale for ridiculous cheap money. Made by Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg Kreuztal  Krombacher Hell is brewed in … Continue reading

December 2, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Island – Pony Club Pilsner

I was given a gift of a beer, it doesn’t happen often and I’m always so pleased about it. A new to me brewer too, beer that according to the … Continue reading

December 1, 2020 · Leave a comment

Herevana

I have written a lot of words, I’ve also cut and paste a fair few if I’m honest, and although I enjoy that and it brings me comfort to have … Continue reading

November 28, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,093 – 8 Wired – Brett Brux Brut

8 Wired Brett Brux Brut. A tongue twister of a beer.  A combination of 3 things that I quite enjoy, IPA, Saison style things and that Champagne twist, probably.  Brett … Continue reading

November 21, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer- #1,092 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee and Fig Oatmeal Stout – Three is a crowd – 2014

It’s a taste-off of  beers, an old beer and a newer old beer beer. I’m going to taste again the  2013, the 2014 and the 2015  versions of the Epic – … Continue reading

November 20, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,091 – Rodenbach – Vintage 2016

Rodenbach Vintage 2016 (Foeder No. 222), I was drawn in by the gold wrapping, like a Magpie to silver foil. Because I’m only having one beer tonight the idea is to … Continue reading

November 7, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,090 – Urbanaut – Doris Plum Belgium Quadruple

Urbanaut – Doris Plum, Belgium Quadruple, in a comedy 250ml can. I’ve been to beer festivals where this is the serve size. These are the same cans as their range … Continue reading

October 31, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,089 – 8 Wired – Double Scoop #1

8 Wired – Double Scoop #1 – so clearly a series in the offing. It’s the beer of the week for the BeerJerkNZ beer club, that’s a subscription service that’s … Continue reading

October 24, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,088 – Mythica – Hel Dark Deception

The more I sit with this the more I like it, it’s deceptively good, deceptively easy to drink and really rewarding where it matters, taste, lingering enjoyment and desirability to drink some more of it.

October 23, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,087 – Mythica – Kirnis

It’s time to visit one of two ends of the spectrum of beer styles, or one of two points on the beer compass as you will with a couple of … Continue reading

October 22, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,086 – Garage Project Single Fruit – Raspberry

Garage Project Single Fruit – Raspberry.  As you know I have terrible fear of missing out, and I’ve dreaded not being in time to get one of these, driven only … Continue reading

October 17, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer- #1,085 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee and Fig Oatmeal Stout – Three is a crowd – 2013

It’s a taste-off of  beers, an old beer and a newer old beer beer. I’m going to taste again the  2013, the 2014 and the 2015  versions of the Epic – … Continue reading

September 19, 2020 · Leave a comment

4:22 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings

How small is the smallest you can get. I think I may have pondered over shrinking and the conservation of mass problem, if I can shrink  by half, or even … Continue reading

September 14, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,084 – Shining Peak – 2019 Vintage Stout

Shining Peak 2019 Vintage Stout. Limited edition beer again. It’s the tail end of winter and Stouts are still appearing, in various guises from straight up and down to the … Continue reading

September 12, 2020 · Leave a comment

Beer – #1,083 – Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck – Trignac XII (2017)

Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck Trignac XII (2017), letting my hair down and the wallet open, it’s been a while since I’ve splurged on a beer really, and it is a Triple, … Continue reading

September 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

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