Out and about – Speakers Corner
Speakers Corner pub, a local that has only changed slightly in many years, but it is much cleaner and crisper now. Gone are the booths and in are the high … Continue reading
Another big movie night in
The Second big night in for films then Get Carter – 1971 – Michael Caine as Jack Carter in a stark portal of 70’s northern living. Tried to portray a … Continue reading
Beer – #666 – Panhead – Hardtail Henry Oaked Stout
666, a weird number in itself, and needed a special beer to get me there. This might also be seen around as Canhead Hardtail Henry Oaked Stout, part of the … Continue reading
Beer – #665 – Behemoth – Generous Sample IPA
Unusual to see this keg beer at the local shop, they have a great relationship with the brewer. To that end then, Generous beer, Music Samples, Random Samples , and … Continue reading
Beer – #664 – McLeod’s – Horopito Scotch Ale
Tonight it’s all coming up Millhouse with the McLeod’s Horopito Scotch Ale, a Wee Heavy, aHeavy vibe, Heavy on the numbers and Heavy petting. .. the fern had to be … Continue reading
Beer – #663 – ParrotDog / Two Birds – Double Stout
In what seems a never ending vein of a beer type I’m back to a ParrotDog / Two Birds Double Stout. Not that I mind, at all. Big, black and … Continue reading
Beer – #662 – BrewDog – Jack Hammer
BrewDog Jack Hammer, Ruthless India Pale Ale, is this weeks BeerJerk beer club beer of the week, Get In I say! For blitzing the mediocre, raising hell and revelling in … Continue reading
The big movie night in
A triple header – Original film night. Vanishing Point Duel Two Lane Blacktop For no reason other than I have memories of enjoying these films from al on time ago … Continue reading
Beer – #661 – Good George – Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter
I know right? What are the people in Hamilton all about and what are they up to when their creations include Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter. I bumped into Matt from Good … Continue reading
Beer – #660 – Weidmann – Weidmann Beer
Gift beer, gifted musician, cited with numbers and party gifts Reinheitsgebot 500ml can of beer with an ABV of 4.8%, making it 144 calories a serve size, and 1.9 standard … Continue reading
Beer – #659 – Epic – Armageddon
This is beer that I’ve had out and about but never at home, so tonight is about rectifying that. Old new beers, old old music, same old numbers and same … Continue reading
Beer – #658 – Brew Mountain – Pale Pat Supreme
This week the BeerJerkNZ Beer Club beer of the week is a Golden Ale. Punchy beers, punching a number, punch the air music and punch at a party. The balance … Continue reading
Beer – #657 – Mata – Caribbean Queen
A bit of a rare find on keg a collaboration beer with the Pink Boots society NZ chapter, the Mata Caribbean Queen. “.Perfect for someone who likes beer that doesn’t taste like … Continue reading
Beer – #656 – Behemoth – 6 Foot 5
Tall beer, Tall bands, high numbers, and hi! Big balanced and flavourful IPA. From the FYO station the keg version of the beer that is also available in bottles, is … Continue reading
Beer – #655 – Baylands – Enforcer – a redux
BeerJerkNZ beer club beer of the week is the Baylands Enforcer a Black IPA. hoppy dark goodness A 355ml (12 fl oz) Can of beer, within which we find a … Continue reading
Beer – #654 – Bach Brewing – Crayporter
I’ve seen a lot of Porter/Stout beers around of late. Today is some of the same. Fancy beer, fancy a song, fancy little number, and fancy seeing you here brewed with eight … Continue reading
More heart than bubbles: All Good’s fair trade drinks
Originally posted on The Alternative Alchemist:
From bananas to softdrinks, All Good Organics is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated company trying to bring fair trade and organic produce to…
Beer – #653 – Sawmill – IIPA
Mystery beer, mystery mix, mystery number, and mystery guest a bit of nonsense here from the brewers notes A keg only beer from the FYO station this works out to … Continue reading
Beer – #652 – Liberty – Pacific Rim
Winner beer, winner music, winning numbers and winners party As the Japanese say, “Hayaku”(hurry up)… From the fill station, a keg only beer, giving me 1 litre of a beer … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 