Beer – #122 – Townshend – Three Piece Wheat
Nice play on words Townshend – Three Piece Wheat, Brewed by Townshend Brewery in the style of a : German Hefeweizen and they live in Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand 500ml bottle of … Continue reading
Beer – #121 – Yeastie Boys – His Majesty 2012
I stopped in at my local bottle shop on the way home, a particularly weird day at work that was pretty frustrating on a number of fronts, and I picked … Continue reading
Beer – #120 – Nøgne Ø – India Pale Ale
Nøgne Ø – India Pale Ale. Brewed by Nøgne Ø this in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they get their groove on in Grimstad, Norway. A rich, malty, and very … Continue reading
Beer – #119 – Hallertau – Maximus Humulus Lupulus
Hallertau Maximus Humulus Lupulus. Brewed by Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant in the styleof an American Strong Ale, in Auckland. Strong Ale? It says Pale Ale on the label. The fiercely floral and fragrant … Continue reading
The one with the budget
It’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve had my own personal bank account. Since before being married MrsPdubyah and Me have had a joint bank account. Everything we … Continue reading
Beer – #118 – Coronado – Red Devil
The Red Devil they say an Imperial Red Ale – Brewed by Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an American Strong Ale, in of all places Coronado, California ‘merica. Talking it up … Continue reading
Beer – #117 – Moa – Imperial Stout
The Moa Imperial Stout is something I’ve been thinking about having for a while. Brewed by Moa Brewing CompanyIn the style of a : Imperial Stout Blenheim, New Zealand. This is making a … Continue reading
Beer – #116 – Liberty – Yakima Scarlet
The Liberty – Yakima Scarlet. Brewed by Liberty Brewing In the style: American Strong Ale and they do that of course in New Plymouth, New Zealand Of course. It’s been a while since … Continue reading
The one with the online shopping
I’m trying to convince myself that I’m not an online shopper. But truth is I’m never comfortable with the online shopping thing. Sure I’ve done it. Locally we have Trademe, … Continue reading
4th Annual Rings Beach Food and Drink Festival
The 4th Annual Rings Beach, Coromandel, Food and Drink Festival, Saturday January 26th. A new beach tradition, originally started to honour a birthday, has now taken a life of it’s … Continue reading
Green Party launches major housing initiatives – I have some questions
Having being raised in a council house in London I have a lot of empathy for the need for state housing. I lived in a 3 bedroom terrace house with … Continue reading
Beer – #115 – Brew Moon – Olé Molé
Brew Moon (NZ) Olé Molé beer – Brewed by Brew Moon Brewing Company in the styleof a Spice/Herb/Vegetable and that trickery happens in Amberley, North Canterbury, New Zealand. 500mls (pint) of a 5% … Continue reading
Beer – #114 – Hallertau – 1, 2, 3 and 4
This then from Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant is Hallertau #1, #2, #3 and #4. All delivered in a 330ml bottle. Hallertau Luxe a Kolsch Beer at 4.5% ABV Hallertau Statesman a Pale Ale at 5.3% ABV Hallertau Copper Tart … Continue reading
Beer – #112 – Rogue – Yellow Snow IPA
Rogue Yellow Snow IPA which is Brewed by Rogue Ales in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and they do that in of all places Newport, Oregon USA 6.2% ABV (3.2 standard … Continue reading
The Less of Me
There is this athletic me inside this hulking body that would like to get out. I’ve goaded myself by buying some trick gear that fascinates me, starting with the Nike+ … Continue reading
Beer – #111 – Liberty – High Carb Ale
Liberty Brewing Co – High Carb Ale, a New Zealand Strong Ale. Brewed by the Liberty Brewing in the style of a English Strong Ale and they do that in … Continue reading
Beer – #110 – Mike’s – Organic Single American Pale Ale
Mike’s Organic Single American Pale Ale. 500ml of a 6.7% ABV beer that needs drinking, and just because I can. It’s Brewed by Mike’s Organic Brewery in the style of … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 