Beer – #316 – Epic – Comet IPA
So no doubts about this beer, Epic Comet IPA, Brewed by Epic Brewing Company (NZ) in the style of an good old India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that based in Auckland, New Zealand. 500ml … Continue reading
Beer – #315 – ParrotDog – BloodyDingo
or ParrotDog Bloody Dingo Imperial Amber, both work. Brewed by ParrotDog Brewing in the style of an Amber Ale and they are of course based in Windy Wellington, New Zealand Peculiar thing the intertubes, ParrotDog … Continue reading
Beer – #314 – BrewDog – Hardcore IPA (9.2%)
Two of two, this is the BrewDog Hardcore IPA (9.2%) version Brewed by BrewDog brewed in the style of an Imperial/Double IPA, and they are in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Ingredients: Maris Otter, Crystal … Continue reading
Beer – #313 – Brewdog – Punk IPA 5.6
Brewdog Punk IPA. I’ve seen this around and abouts and it’s time I tried it. Brewed by BrewDog in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland … Continue reading
Beer – #312 – Renaissance – Voyager India Pale Ale
So the last of the christmas beers. A Renaissance Voyager India Pale Ale. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they are still in Blenheim, New Zealand Familiar 500ml … Continue reading
Beer – #311 – Dr. Hops – World Pale Ale
I won this! Some Dr. Hops World Pale Ale. Twitter is amazeballs. This is brewed by Dr. Hops at the brew to order (contract) Invercargill Brewery in the style of an American Pale … Continue reading
Beer – #310 – Renaissance – Stonecutter Scotch Ale
A beer that was a gift – Renaissance – Stonecutter Scotch Ale Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a Scotch Ale and they live in Blenheim, New Zealand This is the big, hearty … Continue reading
Restaurant Critic #5 – One3One Bar Kitchen Cafe – Paeroa
We had dinner at one3one in Paeroa. 131 refers to it’s street number It was on the site of a pub called “The Fathers Tavern” and let me tell you … Continue reading
Beer- #309 – Townshend – Kings Landing
Kings Landing, a dark Scotch ale with a touch of peated malt. See what I did there Ned’s head and then a Kings Landing. Like a Game of Thrones tribute. or … Continue reading
Beer – #308 – Townshend – Ned’s Head Flaunders Red
Townshend – Ned’s Head Flaunders Red…. Get on the bandwagon. It might be clearer next beer. Brewed by Townshend Brewery This is styled as a Sour Red/Brown ad they do this trick in Upper Moutere, New … Continue reading
Beer – #307 – Brouwerij Huyghe – Delirium Tremens
The night clearly is drawing in – next up is from the Brouwerij Huyghe – Delirium Tremens. Brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe this is the Belgian Strong Ale and they make this in Melle, Belgium The … Continue reading
Beer – #306 – Brouwerij Huyghe – Delirium Nocturnum
yes indeed, following the Belgium beer thing this is the Brouwerij Huyghe – Delirium Nocturnum Brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe as a Belgian Strong Ale and they’re in Melle, Belgium Can sized 330ml bottle of beer, Triple … Continue reading
Beer – #305 – Iron Fist – Dubbel Fisted
Iron Fist Dubbel Fisted to start my Friday. WooHoo! I make no secret for my like of Belgium Style beers. Brewed by Iron Fist Brewing Company this one in the Style of a Abbey … Continue reading
Melbourne Diary.
Had a trip to Melbourne at the end of January, 5 days. 5 of some of the hottest days they’ve ever had. One day was 40 degrees. A bit warm. … Continue reading
Beer – #304 – Pink Elephant – Mother’s Bruin
Mother’s Bruin. Pun intended. Probably. 2013 vintage. I have no idea if they’ve made this before, but they may be planning to make this again. Brewed by Pink Elephant in the enigmatic … Continue reading
Beer – #303 – Gösser – Gösser Beer (Export)
A Can. A gift. Gösser Beer (Export). It’s been sulking at the back of the fridge for ages. Brewed by Gösser (Brau Union) in the style of a Pale Lager and I’m being all continental … Continue reading
Beer – #302 – Zipfer – Pils
Zipfer – “Ein Glas heller Freude (“A glass of delightful joy”, play on words – “helle Freude” means “delightful joy”, but “Helles” is also a type of beer) Brewed by Zipfer (Brau Union) in … Continue reading
Honda Accord NT – a quick drive around the block
Those nice people at Honda New Zealand can’t help themselves, they keep calling and asking if I want to drive their new cars. This time it was for the Honda … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 