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Beer – #671 – Haacht – Primus

Haacht Primus. Another of the beers you can buy here. I’ve been for the exercise with MrsPhil, I’ve washed the windows, outside, mown the lawn, minced some beef and pork … Continue reading

September 12, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #484 – Moa – Blanc

Local beer, Not Local Music, numbers, and  self review. Moa Blanc wheat beer is a blend of 50% wheat malt and 50% barley malt resulting in an elegantly smooth beer … Continue reading

October 15, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #479 – Leffe – Radieuse

Belgium, beats, bingo and brainwork Strong and generous amber-coloured abbey beer.  Amber-Coloured with delicate hints of citrus and coriander seeds.  Brewed by InBev Belgium in the style that is Belgian Strong Ale and they … Continue reading

October 5, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #478 – Moa – St Josephs Tripel

A realisation, records, randomising and ruminating. Moa St Josephs is a classic Belgian Tripel. Strong spice, caramel and banana ester characters create complex flavours and aromas which are heightened by … Continue reading

October 4, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #469 – Yeastie Boys – The Sun Before the Darkness

Next; Spoonbenders, 23 minutes of Kraftwerk, my own private number, and going again. “Strong golden ale with botrytised viognier candi-sugar.” Yeastie Boys – The Sun Before the Darkness – one … Continue reading

September 26, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #449 – Blue Moon – Belgian White Ale

This most certainly isn’t craft beer is it. Blue Moon Belgian White Ale. “Brewed with oats for creaminess and spiced with the perfect combination of orange peel and coriander. An unfiltered … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #424 – Townshend – Divine Intervention

Townshend Divine Intervention – a collaboration beer (with Southstar Brewing). Calm down. Also A Belgium IPA\Belgium ale Brewed by Townshend Brewery as their take on the  Belgian Ale style and they are in Upper … Continue reading

July 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #357 – ’t IJ – IJwit

They ran out of consonants and this is then another one of those unpronounceable beers  – ’t IJ – IJwit Brewed by Brouwerij ’t IJ in the style of  Belgian … Continue reading

April 26, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #318 – Tuatara – Ardennes

I’m a simple man, but Tuatara Ardennes, strikes me as being something Belgium related, of course. Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company this is in the style of a  Belgian Ale and they do that in … Continue reading

March 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer- #291 – Townshend – Hollandale’s Premium Best

Something a bit more mainstream, a Townshend Hollandale’s Premium Best. Brewed by Townshend Brewery in this style of an Premium Bitter/ESB and that is the mysterious Upper Moutere, New Zealand. 500ml bottle, that’s just shy of … Continue reading

January 24, 2014 · 2 Comments

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 – #282 – Rochefort – Trappistes 8

I don’t know why I haven’t drunk this  to review and write about, I’ve had it on nights out – a  Rochefort – Trappistes 8 Brewed by Brasserie Rochefort in the style of … Continue reading

January 9, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #258 – Tuatara – Dubbel

a Dubbel, from Tuatara, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of an  Abbey Dubbel in the mystical Paraparaumu, New Zealand A seasonal beer, so something a little special perhaps.  650ml of a 7.5% … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · 3 Comments

Beer – #255 – Pretty Things – Jack D’Or

So the second of a pair of beers from Pretty things – this tbe Pretty Things Jack D’Or. From the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project Brewed at Buzzards Bay Brewing this is in the Style … Continue reading

December 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #235 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel – Redux

Back to the middle again, away from the heavier beers that I seem to have been having of late with a NZ Tuatara Belgian Tripel, Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the … Continue reading

November 8, 2013 · 2 Comments

Beer – #228 – Renaissance Enlightenment Series – Fresh Hop Benelux Ale

So to the fridge he dashes, and grabs for the Renaissance Enlightenment Series Fresh Hop Benelux Ale.  Brewed by Renaissance Brewing in the style of a : Belgian Ale, and they do that … Continue reading

October 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #220 – Ben Middlemiss – Nota Bene Abbey Ale

I had a grand evening with a friend Julian on his 41st birthday, MrsPdubyah enjoyed it a bit much. We came home. So to make up for that I’m going … Continue reading

October 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #182 – Moon Dog – Dasher’s Envy

Moon Dog Dasher’s Envy, a Fancy Christmas Ale, I was always a bit slow on things. This is Brewed by Moon Dog Craft Brewery in the style of a  Belgian Strong Ale and … Continue reading

June 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #132 – Tuatara – Belgian Tripel

Tuatara Belgian Tripel  Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of a : Belgian Strong Ale and that’s all done in Paraparaumu, New Zealand. 8.5%ABV (4.65 Standard drinks) contained in a … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

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