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It’s the World Cup (19)

Quarter Finals Time. The winners in these two matches get to square off in the semi-final. Brazil and Germany for me in the virtual picking comp. I’d also pick the … Continue reading

July 5, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #412 – Panhead – Black Sabbath

From the brewery with some of the best label artwork, Panhead – Black Sabbath. Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales  in the style that is of  Barley Wine and they are Upper Hutt, New Zealand … Continue reading

July 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #411 – Hallertau – Joppa Stout

Oh now here’s a thing, Joppa Stout, an award winning beer. Brewed by Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant and in the style that is of a Stout,  they are a few minutes drive from my … Continue reading

July 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

The one with the ‘award’

Award, pronounced awkward. – Welcome to the the “Very inspiring Blogger Award” I’m pleased people visit my musings and ramblings, and I enjoy the feedback and interactions I have on … Continue reading

July 3, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #410 – Crafty Dan – Triple C

I picked up two beers from this brewer – this one more properly called  “Thwaites Crafty Dan Triple C”, why two beers? Well the other one, to be drunk, had … Continue reading

July 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #409 – Laughing Bones – Lazy Bones Cream Ale

I start Dry July with a beer that I’ve had on tap out on my travels. Laughing Bones Lazy Bones Cream Ale For Laughing Bones Brewing Company brewed at Brothers Beer in the style that … Continue reading

July 2, 2014 · 2 Comments

It’s the World Cup (18)

The Knockout round! Round 4 of 4 Winners in these two matches get to face off in the next round. Switzerland possibly the best outside bet and Belgium should be … Continue reading

July 2, 2014 · 2 Comments

It’s the World Cup (17)

The Knockout round! Round 3 Winners in these two matches get to face off in the next round.  I’m going to say that France and Germany have to be favourites. … Continue reading

July 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s the World Cup (16)

The Knockout round! Round 2 Winners in these two matches get to face off in the next round. No draws it’s a winner takes it all.  I’m tempted by the … Continue reading

June 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #408 – Epic – Apocalypse IPA

Epic Apocalypse IPA, I fair fell over myself going to get one of these, and one other that I went out for. I need to get out more….  Anyhoo  for … Continue reading

June 28, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #407 – Garage Project – Château Aro

ok, I thought this started off really strongly and then didn’t have the legs to carry it. But it is a nicely mellow and enjoyable beer that is neither sharp or bitter, neither is it too sweet or cloying. I don’t know what a wine drinker would think of this. Overall it’s enjoyable and makes a really pleasing change to over-hopped beers that I could be drinking.

June 28, 2014 · 1 Comment

It’s the World Cup (15)

The Knockout round! Winners in these two matches get to face off in the next round. No draws it’s a winer takes it all.  I’m tempted by Brazil and Uruguay.

June 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #406 – Garage Project – Pan Pacific 

From a brewer that is increasing it’s styles and beers daily it seems – this is Garage Project and their beer Pan Pacific Brewed by Garage Project this is in … Continue reading

June 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s the Word Cup (14)

Day Fifteen Final Four games,  almost time to reclaim my mornings 🙂 Germany, Portugal, Draw, Belgium perhaps this morning, although ‘m not a betting man. Found this on line,  just … Continue reading

June 27, 2014 · 3 Comments

It’s the Word Cup (13)

Day Fourteen Almost a labour of love this, 4 Games ! Iran could advance if they win convincingly, Switzerland need a big win too. Luis Suarex though seems to be ‘the’ … Continue reading

June 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s the Word Cup (12)

Day Thirteen 4 Games ! England for pride, Uruguay because they need to, draw and Japan. if you made me pick. But lets watch hand learn

June 25, 2014 · 3 Comments

It’s the Word Cup (11)

Day Twelve 4 Games ! the thick end of the wedge where they start to sort out the group lacings and so the draw in the knock-out part of the … Continue reading

June 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #405 – Mikkeller – Beer Geek Brunch Weasel

Another beer with a long torturous name Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel. So this is a Mikkeller beer, brewed at Lervig Aktiebryggeri as an Imperial Stout and they are in Copenhagen, Denmark, even if the bottle says it’s brewed … Continue reading

June 22, 2014 · 2 Comments

It’s the Word Cup (10)

Day Eleven Looking forward to game one and 3 the middle game no so much, but they all have something in them.

June 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

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