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Beer – #664 – McLeod’s – Horopito Scotch Ale

Tonight it’s all coming up Millhouse with the McLeod’s Horopito Scotch Ale, a  Wee Heavy, aHeavy vibe, Heavy on the numbers and Heavy petting. .. the fern had to be … Continue reading

September 4, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #662 – BrewDog – Jack Hammer

BrewDog Jack Hammer, Ruthless India Pale Ale,  is this weeks BeerJerk beer club  beer of the week, Get In I say! For blitzing the mediocre, raising hell and revelling in … Continue reading

September 3, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #661 – Good George – Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter

I know right? What are the people in Hamilton all about and what are they up to when their creations include Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter. I bumped into Matt from Good … Continue reading

August 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

Beer – #660 – Weidmann – Weidmann Beer

Gift beer, gifted musician, cited with numbers and party gifts Reinheitsgebot 500ml can of beer with an ABV of 4.8%, making it 144 calories a serve size, and 1.9 standard … Continue reading

August 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #658 – Brew Mountain – Pale Pat Supreme

This week the BeerJerkNZ Beer Club beer of the week is a Golden Ale. Punchy beers, punching a number, punch the air music and punch at a party. The balance … Continue reading

August 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #656 – Behemoth – 6 Foot 5

Tall beer, Tall bands, high numbers, and hi! Big balanced and flavourful IPA.  From the FYO station the keg version of the beer that is also available in bottles, is … Continue reading

August 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #655 – Baylands – Enforcer – a redux

BeerJerkNZ beer club beer of the week is the Baylands Enforcer a Black IPA. hoppy dark goodness A 355ml (12 fl oz) Can of beer, within which we find a … Continue reading

August 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #653 – Sawmill – IIPA

Mystery beer, mystery mix, mystery number, and mystery guest a bit of nonsense here from the brewers notes A keg only beer from the FYO station this works out to … Continue reading

August 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #651 – Brewaucracy – Bean Counter

Alternative beers, Alternative Music, Alternating numbers and Alternate venues. “..completely ruined ….. We’re sure you’ll get it once you try it!” Understated packing on this 500ml bottle of a beer … Continue reading

August 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #650 – 4 Horsemen – Hopocalypse (2015)

A beer by any other name, a year ago ” Hallertau – Hopocalypse IIIPA 2014” since then they’ve agreed on and sorted out the name, I wouldn’t have been that remiss would … Continue reading

August 12, 2015 · 3 Comments

Beer – #649 – Epic – No Agenda

Unusually, or usually I can’t remember, this is a beer that I’m having keg version first over the bottle version. Epic – No Agenda, which leaves me with; No Agenda, … Continue reading

August 8, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #644 – Summer Wine – Teleporter

BeerJerkNZ Beerclub beer! This week another interesting and delightful looking beer, the Summer Wine Teleporter. Two beers one glass, two genres on album, a choice of numbers and choosing your … Continue reading

July 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #641 – Breda – Royal Beer / Lager

A beer I drink with trepidation. Odd beer, Odd music, odd numbers and odd one out. ..a beer brewed by everyone and no one wants to own it…. 500ml can … Continue reading

July 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #640 – Coronado – Blue Bridge Coffee Stout

Indeed, Coronado – Blue Bridge Coffee Stout. Coffee Beer, StarSailor (which is close to Starbucks right), 5 stars and sitting under the stars. A dry stout with the addition of local Cafe Moto … Continue reading

July 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #639 – Behemoth – Hopped Up On Pils *bottle*

Beer club beer of the week, this time it’s Behemoth “Hopped Up On Pils” I’ve had this from the keg previously, and came away underwhelmed, but I might have been uninformed. … Continue reading

July 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #637 – Obolon – Oksamitove (Velvet)

Some wag thought that I should got the three version badge with this the Obolon Oksamitove (Velvet). Who am I to turn down a beer. Repeats, repeats, repeating, and replete. Какое … Continue reading

July 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #635 – Coopers – Best Extra Stout

A second Australian beer, to recap it was my big brothers birthday, he resides in Australia now, and so as a birthday tribute I brought some Aussie beer.  Cheap beer … Continue reading

July 17, 2015 · 2 Comments

Beer – #634 – Coopers – Original Pale Ale

It was my big brothers birthday recently, he resides in Australia now, and so as a birthday tribute I brought some ‘strayan liquid-gold, the amber nectar. I could have picked his … Continue reading

July 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Beer – #632 – Shakespeare – The Bastard

Well now, The Shakespeare – The Bastard Red IPA. This is a bit exciting. The Shakespeare Tavern is constantly listed as a go-to venue for beer in Auckland. So I have … Continue reading

July 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

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