Herevana – Duncan’s Tiramisu
Duncan’s Tiramisu. I’d written recently about Stouts where I mentioned that I’d noticed that this was available but I hadn’t purchased it. Well colour me surprised I went and brought … Continue reading
Herevana – Duncan’s – Toasty Marshmallow
Duncan possibly king of the Pastry Stouts, and a master of the Lactose addition. He’s only done a Marshmallow one! Duncan’s Brewing Co. make the Duncan’s Toasty Marshmallow Paraparaumu, Wellington, … Continue reading
Herevana – Volstead – Mr Ombibulous
Volstead Mr Ombibulous West Coast IPA. How could you not smile when you try to pronounce that using your best Mr.Bean or Jeremy Clarkson voice. It is the BeerJerk NZ … Continue reading
Herevana – Lakeman – Black Jack Gold
On the face of it a normal stock Stout, on the can a whole new story. I was tipped onto this by someone who also couldn’t belive what a hidden … Continue reading
Herevana – Epic – Portamarillo Rebooted
Epic Portamarillo Rebooted, a beer made with Tamarillos. Lots of 10 year celebrations going on, and this is obviously amongst them, and from reviews by others it’s rather nice. I … Continue reading
Herevana – Deep Creek – Basilica
Deep Creek Basilica. Once again 2013 was the first time I had this, and it’s back as part of the 10th anniversary re-brews. And very welcome it is too. Vanilla … Continue reading
Herevana – Deep Creek – Lupulin Effect NEIPA
Deep Creek Lupulin Effect NEIPA. This one, well this one was a beer that took it up a notch, I remember a taste that was a bit like lilac or … Continue reading
Herevana – Deep Creek – Pontoon in a Monsoon
Deep Creek Pontoon in a Monsoon. Without a doubt one of the icon beers from Deep Creek. I made first note of this in 2014, and I know it’s been … Continue reading
Herevana – Deep Creek – Dusty Gringo
Part of the 10 year re-brew and they’ve really done themselves well with this 4 pack. It’s easy to forget that I’ve been drinking this since 2012, and enjoyed many … Continue reading
Herevana – Choice Bros – Caffeinated Consciousness
Coffee Porter. Well that’s new. I’ve recently pondered over additions to Stout, and so a Coffee Porter should not surprise me, but it does. Choice Bros. Brewing made the Choice … Continue reading
Herevana – Garage Project – Carillon
Garage Project Carillon. A style of beer that I’m really excited by. I’d hate to pin my hat on any one beer, let alone any one style but a table … Continue reading
Herevana – Craftwork – La Framboise
Quick change of pace and style again. I like the beers from Craftwork. All of them. They’re not oft made styles of beer, and they’re very good at doing them. … Continue reading
Herevana – Isthmus – Figaro
I’ve drunk a goodly amount of Isthmus beers, but oddly they’ve not made a stout that I know of, but I’m not an expert in that. So, if you’re going … Continue reading
Herevana – Isthmus – Gone Troppo
Isthmus Gone Troppo. A change of pace form the IPA’s to the other end of the taste ladder, here’s a sour! There are only two beers left from the 6 … Continue reading
Herevana – Isthmus – Typhoon
Isthmus Typhoon – a beer I first had in November 2020. Time flies. I really like how Isthmus have developed a core range that has a bit of everything, and … Continue reading
Herevana – Isthmus – Cumulus
Isthmus Cumulus Hazy IPA. A Beer I had at the beginning of this year. It’s a dreary old afternoon, there’s rain and it’s quite chilly. It can only get better. … Continue reading
Herevana – Isthmus – Peak Haze
Isthmus Peak Haze. A beer I had first in October 2018 on tap, and a couple of times since. There’s not reason that I’m not going to enjoy this tonight … Continue reading
Herevana – Isthmus – 3D
Isthmus 3D IPA – August 2014 seems to be the first time I had this beer. That it remains a core beer for Isthmus says a lot, these are your … Continue reading
Herevana – Workshop – Mellifluous
Workshop Mellifluous Belgian Strong Ale a beer I picked up the Fridge and Flagon the #BeerJerkNZ outlet This type of beer, made local, is always wanty and like a magpie … Continue reading
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