Beer- #213 – Funk Estate – Oh Lordy! – The Redux
I drank this a few beers ago #180 – the Funk Estate – Oh Lordy!, from naturally the Funk Estate and Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in the style: American Pale Ale and of all the places … Continue reading →
Beer – #212 – Moor – Hoppiness
A straight IPA, Moor in the style of an: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all happening in Langport, Somerset, England This is a 6.7% ABV, 660ml Bottle Conditioned beer, and that … Continue reading →
The Less of me, still it goes on
This was the old me : 41:04 for 5Kms, back in March, and being lazy it was the first furthest back map I could find for the same 5Kms … Continue reading →
Beer – #211 -Stone – Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België)
I know right, what madness is this – Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (Cali-België). Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) in the exotic sounding Escondido, California USA. When reading the name “Stone … Continue reading →
Getting it right, beer and me, the brewery called…..
Back in June, just after my birthday, I had a most unrewarding beer experience. This was the Funk Estate – “Oh Lordy! And being as how beer makes you brave … Continue reading →
Beer – #210 – Morland – Old Crafty Hen (in a bottle)
Finishing then the shopping basket from the previously disastrous trip to the English shop – Morland Old Crafty Hen Brewed by Greene King in style of a English Strong Ale and that’s … Continue reading →
Beer – #209 – Harrington’s – Brewers’ Selection IAPA
Want a Fine Belgium Style tribute ale – Top heavy caramel\malt beer with a seeming alcohol edge, ace, As an IAPA, *sadface*
Beer – #208 – Pink Elephant – Mammoth
Right then – Pink Elephant Mammoth- a Strong Ale – be warned. Brewed by Pink Elephant – and they aim for a Brown Ale and they do that in their secret lair in Blenheim, … Continue reading →
Beer – #207 – Southern Tier – Plum Noir
It was a choice, the Southern Tier Plum Noir, or the Creme Brûlée Stout. The Plum won, not because, but because the plums sounded nicer than an egg custard. In my … Continue reading →
Beer – #206 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale – a redux
It’s a revisit again – this time to the Zeealant – Pale Ale – although slightly differently this time from the Tap c/- Hopscotch Beer Company in Mt.Eden. Still Brewed … Continue reading →
Out and About – Mt.Eden
I was out and about today, in Mt.Eden, Auckland, specifically to visit a new record shop ‘Southbound‘ since my last supplier had met an inglorious end. I haven’t brought any … Continue reading →
Beer – #205 – Wychwood -WychCraft
Continuing my English beer redux – the Wychwood WychCraft, Brewed by Wychwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and that be in Witney, England, possible the middle … Continue reading →
Beer – #204 – Ringwood – Boondoggle
Ringwood Boondoggle – in a bottle – Brewed by Ringwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and they do that in Ringwood, England, where ever that is. I … Continue reading →
Beer – #203 – Epic and 8 Wired Brewing – I of the Zombie
A collaboration beer – I of the Zombie – a Black IPA, with an ABV of 9%, or Epic Hop Zombie and the 8Wired iStout in one glass. See : Beer … Continue reading →
Out and About – Skysport Grill Auckland Viaduct
Skysport Grill is New Zealand’s first purpose built genuine sports grill and bar, featuring 25+ sports viewing screens and 40+ beers on tap from all over. It has an exciting menu … Continue reading →
Beer – #202 – Rogue – Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale
Yes it is Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale. In a bottle. It’s a Sunday, it’s Father’s day. It seemed appropriate that I entertain myself with this. This of course is … Continue reading →
Beer – #201 – The Twisted Hop – Enigma
The Twisted Hop Enigma, a Barley Wine, Brewed by The Twisted Hop in the style of a Barley Wine in good old Christchurch, New Zealand. Where I shall be next week, and … Continue reading →
Beer – #200 – Harviestoun – Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18
200 beers that I’ve written about, and this one is #200 – A Harviestoun – Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18. Seems appropriate that I get there with something a little … Continue reading →
Beer – #199 – Garage Projects – L’il Red Rye
I start tonight with a beer that’s been in the fridge for a while, because I’ve been looking forward to it, it’s a Garage Projects – L’il Red Rye. Brewed … Continue reading →




