Beer – #755 – Speakeasy – Baby Daddy Session IPA
It’s been a while since I had a BeerJerkNZ beer, and what a way to get back on that horse, with a beer that seems to be well liked and … Continue reading
Beer – #754 – Coronado – Stingray Imperial IPA
Well it’s Friday evening, the day after St.Patricks when the choice appears to have been Guinness or Kilkenny who seem to have cornered that market. So breaking the shackles and … Continue reading
Beer – #753 – Gulden Draak
I overcame my willpower and went for it, a real Belgium Ale, famous even. the white bottle, the black banner, the golden dragon and the red letters, This is in … Continue reading
Beer – #752 – Mash Palace – Uranium Breath
They’ve only gone and put it in bottles! The Mash Palace Uranium Breath beer that was just that good is not on a wider distribution. Mad if I didn’t try … Continue reading
Beer – #751 – Bach Brewing – Tailfin
With a lot of old favourite back in kegs it was a hard look today for something that I might enjoy, and was new to me, because there are so … Continue reading
Beer – #750 – Galbraith’s – Rurik
A tale of two stouts, this one is the Galbraith’s Rurik which is a Russian Imperial Stout, following on from the Fullers Black Cab stout. And 750 beers, seven hundred … Continue reading
Beer – #749 – Fuller’s – Black Cab Stout
Fuller’s Black Cab Stout, a beer that I’ve seen being enjoyed by some of my connections on the inter tubes and I have FOMO, and that ends now. Named in … Continue reading
Beer – #748 – Baylands – Zythra Pale Ale
Quick stop at the bottle store and the fill station for some of that Baylands Zythra Pale Ale. Bit of a mystery beer, but I’ll get to the bottom of … Continue reading
Beer – #747 – Timothy Taylor – Boltmaker
I hadn’t seen this on the shelf before and it seemed like a good idea Timothy Taylor Boltmaker, I’ve had the landlord, with mixed feelings, and I’m hoping for something rewarding … Continue reading
Beer – #746 – Valentins – Hefeweissbier
From the comedy section at the Supermarket where it’s more likely to be bulk over substance I spotted this, a Valentins ‘Premium’ Hefeweissbier. in a can. Spicy – fresh and … Continue reading
Pending HOPs shortage may demand alternative brewing methods
Disclaimer: It is rare that I get an email asking me to publish a press release or pre-written article, the last one being the SOBA award winners from a year … Continue reading
Beer – #745 – Bach Brewing – Witsunday Blonde IPA
I like the beers from Bach Brewing, and I’ve had this, the Witsunday Blonde IPA, in the fridge for a day too long. So tonight it is then. An IPA … Continue reading
Beer – #744 – Good George – Amber Ale
Having guests over and so I went for something that might appeal to the male half who’s partial to a raddler type beer, I went with something from Good George, … Continue reading
Beer – #743 – Almanac – Paris of the West
Beer from the USA, it’s been a while and I went for a mix of the US and the familiar Belgium style, because that’s what you do. … brewed with … Continue reading
Beer – #742 – Kaiser Brothers – Pilsener
Something summery and something new, always a welcome combination, and back to the simple nothing added things too. Simple hoppy beer. “…their Great Grandfathers Pilsner recipe…” From the growler station … Continue reading
Beer – #741 – Garage Project – Beyond The Pale Fringe Fruits Edition
Beyond the Pale, and the Fringe Festival. Garage Project can be hit and miss, more hits than misses probably but you never really know. This though seem to have the … Continue reading
Beer – #740 – Fork Brewing – Godzone Beat
A beer in a bottle from Fork Brewing, who ever heard of such a thing! Well they’ve only gone and done it, and called it Godzone Beat ” .. I’m … Continue reading
Beer – #739 – Bannockburn – Killarabbit Double IPA
Bannockburn Killarabbit Double IPA. This has as many buzzwords as I’ve ever seen in a beer description, and of course that’s quite attractive, right? A double I.P.A fermented and aged … Continue reading
Beer – #738 – Epic – Stone Hammer: Thunder
Epic make nice beers, often, and in a seeming lull of ‘new’ beers they seem to be an oasis of new flavours. This one, Hammer, is a magnificent name for … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 