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Beer – #425 – Mike’s – Vanilla Coffee Porter

Mike’s Vanilla Coffee Porter – from the tap – I last drank a version of this in a bottle in November 2012 – and loved it then, I wonder if … Continue reading

July 26, 2014 · 5 Comments

Beer – #424 – Townshend – Divine Intervention

Townshend Divine Intervention – a collaboration beer (with Southstar Brewing). Calm down. Also A Belgium IPA\Belgium ale Brewed by Townshend Brewery as their take on the  Belgian Ale style and they are in Upper … Continue reading

July 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #423 – Celt Experience – Ogham ‘Oak’ Exotic Belgium Tripel

It’s all on with this then, a Welsh Beer in the Belgium Abbey style – Celt Ogham ‘Oak’ Exotic Belgium Tripel Brewed by Celt Experience in their take on the style that is … Continue reading

July 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #422 – Crafty Dan – 13 Guns

I was a bit excited about finding this beer, I’m a marketers dream. Despite being labelled as Craft Dan then this is   Brewed by Thwaites  in the traditional style of … Continue reading

July 22, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #421 – Tuatara – Black, the Mojo Espresso version

Three versions of this beer – This one the third and last one for me, the Tuatara Black Mojo Espresso – Limited Edition Unfiltered Espresso Stout Tuatara Black Mojo Espresso – … Continue reading

July 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #420 – Tuatara – Black, the Whittaker’s Chocolate version

Three versions of this beer – this one, my second, the  Tuatara Black Whittaker’s Chocolate – Limited Edition Unfiltered Chocolate Stout Tuatara Black Whittaker’s Chocolate Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style … Continue reading

July 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Am-Azing (Moltmaker’s) Beatles Museum, Alkmaar

July 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #419 – Tuatara – Black, the Toasted Malt version

Three versions of this beer – This one Tuatara Black Toasted Malt – Limited Edition Unfiltered Stout Right then –   Tuatara Black Toasted Malt Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style … Continue reading

July 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #418 – Stoke (McCashin) – Great Oak Red Ale

A take-away litre of this from the people at Liquorland in Newmarket – for starter for Saturday then – The Stoke -McCashin – Great Oak Red Ale Brewed by McCashin Family … Continue reading

July 19, 2014 · 2 Comments

It’s the Word Cup (24)

The Final The final post, the final game. Germany v Argentina After all the goals, the drama, the tension and even the dull bits it’s down to this.  The advantage … Continue reading

July 13, 2014 · 2 Comments

It’s the World Cup (23)

The Playoff for 3rd and 4th. That peculiar game that neither team would rather play, in any tournament Festival football, or a dour affair that’ll peter out and meander on. Not … Continue reading

July 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #417 – Thornbridge – Wild Raven

I had a plan in my head, but then I thought I’d drink this – Thornbridge Wild Raven, because well, Black IPA Raven or Wild Raven is brewed by Thornbridge  and that’s … Continue reading

July 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #416 – Liberty Brewing – Knife Party

How could you go past a beer with a name like this one from Liberty Brewing – Knife Party,  This might also be correctly “Liberty Knife Party West Coast IPA” … Continue reading

July 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s the World Cup (22)

Semi Final #2 The Netherlands v Argentina South American pride, and they are the favourites with the bookmakers, after yesterday nothing is certain really in the beautiful game.

July 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s the World Cup (21)

Semi-Final Day # 1 Germany v Brazil Brazil at home, sight favourites Germany #1 in the FIFA rankings

July 9, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #415 – Garage Project – Umami Monster

This has been in the fridge a while, and whilst I’m not avoiding it, I’ve been waiting for the right moment. Which is now. Bring on the Garage Project – Umami … Continue reading

July 8, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #414 – Schloss Eggenberg – Samichlaus Classic

A special beer of sorts this one – Schloss Eggenberg Samichlaus Classic Brewed by Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg in the style that we know as: Doppelbock and they are in Vorchdorf, Austria A well presented 330ml bottle … Continue reading

July 6, 2014 · 5 Comments

Beer – #413 – Ochakovo – Stolichnoe Double Gold

Da! Ochakovo Stolichnoe Double Gold,  MrsPdubyah thought she was being nice and brought me this from the supermarket, and what finer an example of Russian beer than that which is a … Continue reading

July 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s the World Cup (20)

Second side of the draw, the  round of 8. I’m sure everyone expects Argentina and Netherlands to progress from this and they both seem to be favrouites. Costa Rica are … Continue reading

July 6, 2014 · 2 Comments

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