Things this week: A potted History.
Had a bit of a week. Did some management things which are the things that shouldn’t make a Manager happy. Couldn’t play in the 5-a-side finals night, I was travelling … Continue reading →
Beer – #198 – 8 Wired – HopWired IPA
8 Wired HopWired IPA. Brewed by 8 Wired Brewing , although brewed at Renaissance Brewing in the sttyle: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all the thing in Blenheim, New Zealand. 7.3% ABV making 500ml about … Continue reading →
The less of me, the one with the heart
I’m not actually sure what I was thinking, but I have a Nike Sportswatch, and this allows me to track my exercise. One of it’s capabilities is to link to a … Continue reading →
Beer – #197 – The Twisted Hop – Sauvin Pilsner
The Twisted Hop – Sauvin Pilsner, Brewed by The Twisted Hop in the Style of a Pilsener and they do that in Christchurch, New Zealand. This is in a rather … Continue reading →
Beer – #196 – Rogue Farms – Dirtoir Black Lager
Rogue Farms – Dirtoir Black Lager – formely known as Chatoe Rogue – First Growth – Dirtoir Black Lager. Brewed by Rogue Ales in the Style of a Schwarzbier in, of course, Newport, Oregon USA 650ml of … Continue reading →
Beer – #195 – Chimay – Triple / Blanche (White) / Cinq Cents
Chimay Triple / Blanche (White) / Cinq Cents, Brewed by Chimay and this one in the Style of an Abbey Tripel in Baileux, Belgium. The final in the group of three, Blue, Red and White. Chimay … Continue reading →
The one that’s all about me.
I’m actually being a bit lazy. I didn’t start out thinking I’d post a blog only about beer, and beer, I had this grand plan to write about other things … Continue reading →
A Look Back At Top of the Pops: 1978
Beer #194 – Rogue – HazelNut Brown Nectar
And another of the seemingly endless concoctions from Rogue – this one Rogue HazelNut Brown Nectar. Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of a dull as ditch water sounding Brown Ale and they … Continue reading →
Beer – #193 – Rogue – Voodoo Doughnut Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Ale
A most improbable beer then – Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Ale, with I hasten to add – Natural Flavours! Brewed of course by Rogue Ales and this is in … Continue reading →
Beer #192 – Green Flash – Palate Wrecker
Green Flash Palate Wrecker – Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style of a Imperial/Double IPA in sunny California USA This is a 9.5%ABV – 4.9 Standard drinks – beer – in … Continue reading →
Designer hand me down nonsense in the key of tweed
Originally posted on dampcardigan:
Taking to the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury to close the festival after only two albums would be considered something of an achievement for most bands. Unfortunately,…
Beer #191 – Wigram – Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale (redux)
Wigram – Kortegast Red Sparkling Ale a revisit from a long time ago, when it was #21 on the list (May 2012). I have a friend who like this, and … Continue reading →
Beer #190 – Deep Creek Brewery – Little Armoured One
Deep Creek Brewery, Browns Bay, a hop skip and a jump from home, This their “Little Armoured One” in the Style of an Amber Ale , or American Amber Ale brewed … Continue reading →
Sporting your life vicariously – the return
MissPdubyah gave up playing Club Hockey 18 months ago, and all Hockey at the end of her time at College. Much to the despair of MrsPhil and myself. After all … Continue reading →
The Less of Me – June
A shambles. 5 exercises for 25km, that’s about 75 km less than the OCD me hopes for. Even 50 would have been good. I got to 92Kg, which was good … Continue reading →
Beer – #189 – Robinsons – Build a rocket boys!
I found this – Robinsons – Elbow – build a rocket boys! a beer in the style of a Style: Bitter that’s Brewed by Robinsons in Stockport , England. It’s and English Bitter It’s a beer … Continue reading →
Beer #188 – Hallertau – Stuntman
So Liquorland in Newmarket have the old school fill your own going on, and they rotate through beers of the week. This week the pick of them seems to be the … Continue reading →
Beer #187 – Invercargill – Wasp Honey Pilsner
So this is a confusion in a bottle, is it a Pilsner, Golden or Wheat beer?




