Beer – #155 – Dogfish Head – Chicory Stout
So then, my first from this brewery – Dogfish Head Chicory Stout – Brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery in the style of a Stout and thats all happening in Milton, Delaware USA (and I had … Continue reading
Beer – #154 – Stone – Smoked Porter
Anzac day. I’m going to try a Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean, not for any reason of remembrance just because it’s time for a beer. Mostly. Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. … Continue reading
Beer – #153 – Stone – Pale Ale
Back to the US of A for the next up a Stone – Pale Ale. Brewed by Stone Brewing Co. in the style of a American Pale Ale Escondido, California USA 5.4% ABV (1.51 … Continue reading
Beer – #152 – 8 Wired – Tall Poppy India Red Ale
Back to something from a more established NZ brewery – the 8 Wired Tall Poppy India Red Ale – 8 Wired Brewing which is brewed at Renaissance Brewing, this one in the style … Continue reading
Beer – #151 – Zeelandt – Pale Ale
The second of the two beers– this one the Pale Ale – Brewed by Zeelandt Brewing Co of course in the style of a English Pale Ale and that’s in sunny … Continue reading
Beer – #149 – Renaissance – Tribute Barley Wine (2011)
Renaissance – Tribute Barley Wine (2011) , at 10.8% ABV in a 330 0ml bottle (2.81 standard drink units) this is a bit of a finisher. Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the … Continue reading
Beer – #146 – Anchor – Steam Beer
Anchor Steam Beer, the second of a pair of Anchor Beers that I brought. Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company in the style of a California Common – and similarly that’s from – San Francisco, California USA … Continue reading
Beer – # 145 – Anchor – Liberty Ale
Anchor Liberty Ale – one of two I brought this week – Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company in the style of a American Pale Ale and it’s from the wonderful city of San … Continue reading
Beer – #144 – Rogue – Imperial India Pale Ale (I²PA)
omg omg omg – A Rogue – Imperial India Pale Ale (I²PA), which even without opening it looks like a work of art, ceramic covered glass with stopper. Brewed by Rogue Ales … Continue reading
Beer – #142 – Hallertau – Porter Noir
Tonight then a Hallertau Porter Noir, A beer enjoyed by my friends and highly recommended by others. The Porter Noir is a beer from way out of left field. A … Continue reading
Beer – #141 – Golden Eagle – Big Yank American IPA
Oh yes I did. Golden Eagle Big Yank American IPA, on a Thursday!, Brewed by Golden Eagle Brewery Styled as a American Strong Ale in Christchurch, New Zealand. 7.5% ABV in a 500ml … Continue reading
Beer – #140 – Harrington’s – Big John Special Reserve
Harrington’s Big John Special Reserve, which after the disastrous Belgium Tempest I’m slightly wary of. This however a Limited Edition, and at the same time a Special Reserve ! Cover … Continue reading
Beer – #139 – Schipper’s – Scallywag
Schipper’s Scallywag – a Rich Amber Ale – From the Schipper’s Beer Company Brewed at Aotearoa Breweries in Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand 5.5% ABV in a 500ml bottle. (2,2 Drink units) of … Continue reading
Beer – #138 – Maredsous 8 Brune/Bruin
The second of a pair for this afternoon – a Maredsous 8 Brune/Bruin. Brewed by Duvel Moortgat in the style of a Abbey Dubbel Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium. 300ml of an 8% ABV beer … Continue reading
Beer – #137 – Maredsous 10 Tripel
Back to the Belgium beers with a Maredsous 10 Tripel – Brewed by Duvel Moortgat In the style of a Abbey Tripel in Breendonk–Puurs, Belgium. A bottle conditioned Golden beer with a … Continue reading
Beer- #136 – Harringtons – Belgium Tempest – revisited
I did this already – Beer #32 – June – a while ago, and I wasn’t that impressed. But clearly I wasn’t that miffed, or disappointed or this might not … Continue reading
Beer – #135 – Lagunitas – Imperial Stout
Tonight then a Lagunitas Imperial Stout, Brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company an that’s in the style of a Imperial Stout and they do that in of all places Petaluma, California USA Having downed his … Continue reading
Beer – #133 – Liberty – C!tra
Liberty C!tra, Brewed by Liberty Brewing in the style of a Imperial/Double IPA in New Plymouth, New Zealand 500ml of a 9% ABV beer (thats about 3.6 standard drinks) in a simple … Continue reading
Beer – #130 – Chimay Rouge (Red) / Première
After a day of watching cricket (NZ v England at Eden Park) I decided that my mood might be best served by a retreat to a Belgium beer – a … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 