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Herevana – McLeod’s – Dunkelweizen German Style Dark Wheat

Change of pace, and when McLeods’s does this they’re usually, almost without fail, super excellent beers. I remember going to buy this and totally not buying this but one of … Continue reading

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Kereru – Totally Tops

Kereru Totally Tops is the latest in the monthly beers from Kereru. I always look forward to these beers, because they’re fresh, and because they come with lovely art on … Continue reading

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Theoretical Brewer – The 1st Finch

The Theoretical Brewer The 1st Finch is the BeerJerkNZ Beer of the week, its like a book club but for beer, every week a new one. Also this another new … Continue reading

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Mount Brewing – Breakfast of Champions

Mount Brewing, I’ve had a couple of their beers, but this will be the first time appearing at #Herevana. Breakfast of Champions is of course whatever you’re eating at the … Continue reading

August 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Cassels – Triple Cream Milk Stout

Quite a few first time beers at #Herevana, this is another. I’ve had the Cassels award winning Double Stout, who hasn’t, but they’ve had a bit of a surge and … Continue reading

August 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Bootleg – Scarface Meraki Honey Porter

Bootleg Scarface Meraki Honey Porter. The Bootleg Brewers are really hitting some hight notes and of course they’re always wanty beers when I see them available A homey Porter, well … Continue reading

August 22, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Thornbridge – Cocoa Wonderland

Almost a personal bucket list beer the Thornbridge Cocoa Wonderland, a surprise find at @BeerJerkNZ shop the Fridge and Flagon. I was quite gleeful. I can’t tell you why it’s … Continue reading

August 22, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop Brewing – Wakey Jakey Hybrid 03 Galarillo

The Hybrid Box. Workshop brewing has taken their core range of beer, and used them as a base to experiment with different combinations and ratios of dry hops… The result – … Continue reading

August 21, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop Brewing – Wakey Jakey Hybrid 02 Amalaxy

The Hybrid Box. Workshop brewing has taken their core range of beer, and used them as a base to experiment with different combinations and ratios of dry hops… The result – … Continue reading

August 21, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop Brewing – Chop Hop Hybrid 04 Cinemo

The Hybrid Box. Workshop brewing has taken their core range of beer, and used them as a base to experiment with different combinations and ratios of dry hops… The result – … Continue reading

August 20, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop Brewing – Chop Hop Hybrid 01 Even Stephen

The Hybrid Box. Workshop brewing has taken their core range of beer, and used them as a base to experiment with different combinations and ratios of dry hops… The result – … Continue reading

August 20, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Whistling Sisters – English Bitter

Whistling Sisters English Bitter – get in! The BeerJerkNZ beer of the week, it’s a like a book club but for beer. There’s something very comforting about a pint of … Continue reading

August 19, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Whistling Sisters / Small Gods – Mother, Maiden, Crone

A collaboration between Whistling Sisters and the Small Gods in this beer called Mother, Maiden, Crone. It’s the BeerJerkNZ beer of the week. Whistling Sisters Beer Co make the Whistling … Continue reading

August 19, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop Brewing – XP EH! CAMO – Hybrid 05

The Hybrid Box. Workshop brewing has taken their core range of beer, and used them as a base to experiment with different combinations and ratios of dry hops… The result – … Continue reading

August 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Workshop Brewing – XP EH! Wamo – Hybrid 04

The Hybrid Box. Workshop brewing has taken their core range of beer, and used them as a base to experiment with different combinations and ratios of dry hops… The result – … Continue reading

August 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Ladder – Kereru – Truffle Hound

Kereru Truffle Hound Belgian Quadruppel Ale. I ‘ve had the ‘standard’ version “Untrapped Potential” as Beer #1,099 and it was lovely, and where I thought that it would make a … Continue reading

August 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The Ladder – Three Boys – Prunus Stave

Three Boys Prunus Stave. I’m such a gatherer of beers that are unique, special, and are presented in a way that makes them look desirable. This is one of those, … Continue reading

August 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – The ladder – Urbanaut – Imperial Saison

I quite like a Saison and so the idea that you can crank that up to something else is extremely appealing, to me. I’ve started with this, the 1st of … Continue reading

August 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Herevana – Hallertau – Thomson Whisky Barrel Aged Double Stout

Hallertau Thomson Whisky Barrel Aged Double Stout. The 2021 version. They’ve again dialled up the usual Nocturne using Whisky Barrels from Thompson, coincidentally also made at Hallertau, and it’s a … Continue reading

July 31, 2021 · Leave a comment

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