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Beer – #426 – Ballast Point – Indra Kunindra

I’ve had strange beers in the past, notably the Rogue Donut ones, but this Ballast Point- Indra Kunindra might set a new mark. Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style that … Continue reading →

July 27, 2014 · 6 Comments

4:05 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings

Having, sort of, got my head around the speed of light thing, but perhaps not, the next part is the travelling to a new planet or star, somehow. These are … Continue reading →

July 27, 2014 · 3 Comments

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

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