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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

February 23, 2014 · 3 Comments

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

February 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

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

February 21, 2014 · 2 Comments

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

February 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

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

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

February 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #300 – Epic – Epicurean Coffee & Fig Oatmeal Stout (2013)

So, number 300, and a beer I have been so looking forward to. The last time I had this was at Beer #34. I liked it then. This is the … Continue reading

February 15, 2014 · 10 Comments

Beer – #299 – Stone – Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale

Beer #299 then, the prequel ….. Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of  American Strong Ale and they are still on the road to Escondido, California USA Small though, being a … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #295 – Ballast Point – Sea Monster

Slightly Different this one, the Ballast Point Sea Monster. Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial Stout and they are of course in San Diego, California USA At 10% ABV, 300 calories, and … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #289 – Green Flash – Rayon Vert

Green Flash – Rayon Vert Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co. in the style of a  Belgian Ale and they are in, of course, San Diego, California USA. Green Flash even label this Belgium-Style-Pale Ale. This … Continue reading

January 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #288 – Unibroue – Trois Pistoles

I bought me this based on the last Unibroue beer I had that made me cry with joy, this is the Unibroue Trois Pistoles. Brewed by Unibroue (Sapporo) in the Style of a … Continue reading

January 18, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer- #287 – Southern Tier – Imperial Compass

Southern Tier – Imperial Compass Brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company in the style of a  Belgian Strong Ale and that’s being concocted in Lakewood, New York USA Intriguingly Southern Tier call this  a bottle Conditioned Sparkling Ale … Continue reading

January 18, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #281 – Dogfish Head – Palo Santo Marron

I wasn’t going to have a beer today, but events conspired and I feel the need for solace. This then the unusually named – Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron – Brewed by Dogfish … Continue reading

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #278 – Panhead – The Vandal

The Vandal is Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales in the style of an  India Pale Ale (IPA) and they’re in Upper Hutt, New Zealand This is a 500ml bottle of an 8.0% ABV beer, … Continue reading

January 5, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #268 – AleSmith – IPA

The major problem I see with this is empty bottle, empty glass, long night ahead full of regrets and emptiness.

December 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #267 – Liberty – C!tra Jnr

For the first evening at the beach then a Liberty C!tra Jnr – Brewed by Liberty Brewing Co and styled as an American Pale Ale and they brew that in Auckland, New Zealand. This is only … Continue reading

December 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #263 – 8 Wired – Bumaye

Another beer making it to the front of the fridge after hiding in the back for a while is  a 8 Wired Bumaye – Brewed by 8 Wired Brewing styled as a … Continue reading

December 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #262 – Southern Tier – Creme Brulee Stout

This has been ages coming, and has worked it’s way to the front of the fridge,and as a Boxing Day beer I’m hoping for a taste bud revival. Southern Tier … Continue reading

December 26, 2013 · 6 Comments

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