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Beer – #862 – Moor – Union’Hop

BeerClubNZ beer, this is  weekly treat, ultra modern 330ml can of a beer that is 4.1% ABV, that’s about 120 calories a serve, 1.07 standard drinking units in NZ is … Continue reading

October 27, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #861 – Heineken – Light

Oh yes, I’m an equal opportunities beer drinker, and a couple of these Heineken Light things landed on my doorstep, gift sample. I thought it was a decent thing for … Continue reading

October 24, 2016 · 1 Comment

Beer – #860 – North End – Oud Bruin

North End – Oud Bruin. BeerClub beer of the week, the days roll round quickly. Flanders Brown. A beer style I’ve only had a couple of times and I recall really … Continue reading

October 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #(1)883 – Carlsberg – The Grandfather

I have the privilege and pleasure to have been at the launch and tasting of the Carlsberg Rebrew project  – The Father of  Lagers,  and so this post is all … Continue reading

October 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #859 – Panhead – Blacktop

My good buddy likes this, and I’ve never had it, so I have to make that right, and tell him how good or bad his taste is. Fat and chewy … Continue reading

October 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #858 – Harrington’s – Galactic Empire

Harrington’s have been unusual kind to me, and occasionally I get sent some new beer, recently I tried and enjoyed the Traveller, this one is their GABS beer – Galactic … Continue reading

October 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #857 – North End – Old Island

North End brewing a homage to the old country with Old Island Burton Strong ale, it’s beer club beer of the week time. this is English beer turned up to … Continue reading

October 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #856 – Harrington’s – The Traveller

I got sent some beer, so this is a hat-top to the brewer. Lining up in  Harrington’s new can range is the ‘Traveller’ NZ Pale Ale canned for Aussie demand … Continue reading

October 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #855 – Rocky Knob – East Coast Overdose

Rocky Knob East Coast Overdose, a beer collaboration, a big beer, and being Friday hard to resist, end of a week and all that. The trusty fill station bottle of … Continue reading

October 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #854 – Weezledog – Hoppiness

Another Beer Club exclusive, this one from Weezledog Hoppiness XPA, although I have seen this available elsewhere as also exclusive, who knows. “..  for lovers of great tasting pale ales.” … Continue reading

October 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #853 – Panhead – Black Sabbath (Again)

From the brewery with some of the best label artwork, Panhead – Black Sabbath. Again. when I though it was very good (8) but hard work near the end. But I’ll go … Continue reading

October 2, 2016 · 2 Comments

Beer – #852 – Hallertau – Dämmerung Black IPA

Hallertau –   Dämmerung Black IPA.  Also Sunday music on Vinyl day, which is always a bit good. “… a seasonal release… “ 7% ABV of beer in a 500ml … Continue reading

October 2, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #851 – Speakeasy – Black Hand

The Black Hand Chocolate Milk Stout. I don’t know that I can rightly help myself, but I find another stout awaits me, this one from the USA, so at least … Continue reading

October 1, 2016 · 1 Comment

Beer – #850 – ParrotDog – Kowhai

Part of the Flora IPA Series. Formerly Riwaka Secret, which I havn’t had before so I can’t say one way or the other if it’s going to be good or … Continue reading

September 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #849 – Funk Estate / Doctor’s Orders – Dr Funk

Beer Club Beer. Weekly. A Sour Ale. I don’t like Sour ales as a rule, but this is a club and you know that there are beers to challenge and … Continue reading

September 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #848 – Tiamana – Even Older Fritze

And I didn’t know there was a Ftitze the younger – This is a new brewer to me, another from New Zealand, and they’re well regarded where they are known. … Continue reading

September 25, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #847 – Freigeist – Abraxxxas

It’d be a guess on the pronunciation. But it’s always about the new beers, and so I went and brought one. Also it’s Vinyl Music Sunday. I love Sunday. Inspired … Continue reading

September 25, 2016 · Leave a comment

How Walter would cross a busy road

Originally posted on Brian Bilston:
He would stride through a subway and barely falter but, for some reason, a bridge over-troubled Walter.

September 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

Beer – #846 – Garage Project – Los Lobos

Los Lobos, The Beer. It was a hard choice tonight with some very nice beer available (well they read nice, don’t know if they drink nice, buy hey, what’s the … Continue reading

September 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

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