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Beer – #597 – Baylands – Woodrows Veto IPA

Friday means it is time for  Baylands Brewery and their Woodrows Veto IPA, from the keg. I’ve had this previously from a can I thought it was a bit good then. … Continue reading

May 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #596 – Beavertown – Bloody ’Ell

The still amusingly named beer from Beavertown –  Bloody ’Ell which I’ve had before in a bottle, this is from the keg. “Blood Orange IPA” Zest and juice of blood oranges were … Continue reading

April 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

4:11 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings

I found this, which reminded me of the problems associated with the insomnia musings about being able to shrink smaller and smaller. I’d thought about the atoms of oxygen needed … Continue reading

April 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #595 – Tuatara – Conehead Air Hopped IPA (2015)

The Tuatara Conehead Air Hopped IPA (2015) in a bottle. I know there is a keg version, stand by.  Older new beer, old new music, old number math and oldies only parties. … Continue reading

April 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #594 – Samuel Adams – Boston Lager

Samuel Adams Boston Lager.  A gift which I failed to look in the mouth. But never let it be said that I’m a snob, and this is a beer you … Continue reading

April 27, 2015 · 3 Comments

Beer – #593 – Renaissance – Grandmaster Fresh Hop IIPA

Renaissance Grandmaster Fresh Hop IIPA. Reminds me of some disco things. Anyway, memories, reminiscing, remainders and reunions. Somewhere between a Barley Wine and an American Double IPA… So we thought … Continue reading

April 25, 2015 · 4 Comments

Beer – #592 – Moa – Cherry Sour

Moa Cherry Sour- the 2013 year. I’ve been buying sours. I’m going to stop. Stop and go music, stopping the dial, stop the dance and stop the party! “..A food … Continue reading

April 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #591 – Beer Baroness and Epic Brewing Co – Lady Danger Extra Hoppy Red Ale

Beer Baroness & Epic Brewing Co. Lady Danger Extra Hoppy Red Ale. Long names for beer, long time dead bands, long division and long service parties.  Extra Hoppy Red Ale which … Continue reading

April 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #590 – Wild Beer – Ninkasi Premier Cru

Wild Beer Ninkasi, the Premier Cru in for a penny.. “..created by the time and the oak are incredibly tasty, complex, layered beers, perfect for enjoying with friends through the winter … Continue reading

April 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #589 – Wild Beer – Somerset Wild

Wild Beer Somerset Wild, it was that kind of day. Wild about beer, Wild about music, Wild with numbers and a wild time out. Spontaneously fermented berlinner weisse inspired beer. … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #588 – Wild Beer – Sourdough

Indeed. Wild Beer Sourdough. Strange beer, strange music, strange scores and strangers at a gathering. Collaboration with Hobbs House Bakery. Sour ale based on a Berliner Weisse. This is a 330ml … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #587 – Renaissance – Stonecutter Scotch Ale – Tap

This was at the FYO station, so hear we have the  Renaissance – Stonecutter Scotch Ale A beer I had a year ago in the bottle format. In this post then; … Continue reading

April 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #586 – Good George – IPA

In a Squealer! Squeal of delight, squeal like a teenager, s=ql, and it’s a party squee! Smells like: Lemon, fresh cut hay, herbal.  Tastes Like: Mandarin, grassy, pithy. (Disclaimer: although it’s an … Continue reading

April 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #585 – Behemoth – Hopportunity Double IPA

Behemoth Hopportunity, the Double IPA. Double up, double time, doubling and doubles only. Never let a hopportunity pass you by unless you are driving, then let this one pass you … Continue reading

April 11, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #584 – Independent Brewery – NZ Pure

Pure beer, Pure music, pure numbers and puuurty. NZ Pure is a new class of premium lager This is the the handy 330 ml bottle of a 4.7% ABV beer, … Continue reading

April 3, 2015 · 6 Comments

Beer – #583 – Gigantic – Ginormous

Superlatives, Super Bands, Super Numbers, Super groovers A myriad of juicy citrus hop aromas and flavors envelope your mouth. I have the the bottle that is 650ml (22 fl oz), … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #582 – Hallertau – Resurgence

Hallertau Resurgence. A born again beer. Beastwars IPA reborn, apparently, as a Stong Pale. Same but different beer, same but different music, same number and same party thoughts this is … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #581 – Garage Project – Cherry Bomb

Garage Project Cherry Bomb Warning – may contain hints of stone age love. The big 650 ml bottle, 9% ABV, 270 calories a serve, and that makes it 4.6 standard … Continue reading

March 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

Thoughts on a beer

I was kindly sent a 12 box of beers from Harrington’s Brewery. Out of the blue, unsolicited but very welcome. I’ve listed them below and in brackets the arbitrary score … Continue reading

March 30, 2015 · 7 Comments

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