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Beer – #462 – Tiger – Tiger Beer

So another of the more accessible beers – this one Tiger beer, available in supermarkets, and in restaurants that want to offer “authenticness” to their menu, as a representative beer. … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #461 – Tsingtao – Tsingtao

A bit of a quick comedy run of cheaper more accessible beers (i.e. from a supermarket). This one Tsingtao. Beer from China. In a gigantic bottle format: 640ml, and it’s … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 7 Comments

Beer – #477 – Bachata – Bachata Rum Beer

Despite everything wrong with this I’m going to attempt to drink a Bachata. “ ’’Ba-cha-ta’’ Finest quality lager blended with a dash of golden rum to create an exciting new … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #460 – Panhead – Lamb Chopper

How could you not want to buy a beer called Lamb Chopper ? Brewed by Panhead Custom Ales  in the style that is of  Saison and they are Upper Hutt, New Zealand I have … Continue reading

September 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #459 – Stewart Brewing – Top of the Hops

The name appealed to me, as did the ingredients list, so I got me a beer from Stewart Brewing  called Top of the Hops. New to me then, Stewart Brewing Company, who do … Continue reading

September 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #458 – Baylands – Enforcer

Beer in can, as they do, this is the Baylands Enforcer a Black IPA. Makes a change from the run of Stouts. hoppy dark goodness A 355ml (12 fl oz) Can … Continue reading

September 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #457 – Young’s – Double Chocolate Stout

I find myself in a track of a type of beer, Stout. This time as a gift from my daughter, this one a  Young’s  Double Chocolate Stout. Check out her … Continue reading

September 11, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #456 – Rogue – Chocolate Stout

I was called out on not having had the Rogue Chocolate Stout, or to be exact the Double Stout version, which I do have in the fridge and was hoping … Continue reading

September 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #453 – Badger – Fursty Ferret *A redux*

MrsPdubyah has been buying me random beer at the supermarket, this time Badger Fursty Ferret, which was beer #6 on the list of beers that I’ve been writing about so … Continue reading

September 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #454 – Ballast Point – Tongue Buckler

I had a couple of very good IPA beers today, New Zealand ones,  and not I digress and continue with this one, a Ballast Point Tongue Buckler Imperial Red Ale … Continue reading

September 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #452 – Gigantic – Volta

Beer from Portland – Gigantic Volta – Brewed by Gigantic Brewing Co. and it’s in the style that is a  Saison and I gave the game away before but they’re in Portland, Oregon USA ‘Murica This was … Continue reading

August 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #451 – Townshend – No. 9

Townshend, a brewery I’ve overlooked somewhat or ignored, either/either – but tonight I have Townshend No. 9 for my edification. Brewed by Townshend Brewery in the style that is  Dry Stout and they are … Continue reading

August 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #450 – Garage Project – Venusian Pale Ale

I like the play on words and amuse value that some brewers put into their products. Garage Project Venusian Pale Ale fits that. After a slight dip into the more mainstream … Continue reading

August 29, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #448 – Lucky Beer – Lucky Buddha

I kid you not this is  called Lucky Beer- Lucky Buddha. It even has a unique and amusing bottle, in the shape of a Buddha. Because China! Because Beer! Because cheap … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #447 – Green Man – Czech Pilsner

The second of the two beers from this brewery that I found locally, this one Green Man Czech Pilsner. Brewed by Green Man Brewery (NZ) in of course the style that is of Pilsener and … Continue reading

August 24, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #446 – Pelican – Tsunami Stout

A beer that I am genuinely looking forward to drinking. Brewed by Pelican Pub & Brewery this is their take on the style that is  Foreign Stout and they are in Pacific City, Oregon USA I … Continue reading

August 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #445 – Boundary Road – Arabica Dabra Coffee Oatmeal Stout

Beer with long comedy name time – Boundary Road Arabica Dabra Coffee Oatmeal Stout. A gift from my wife for something or other.  She’s frugal so this wouldn’t have been expensive. Bless. … Continue reading

August 23, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #440 – Tuatara – ITI (Little Big Hop APA)

Another beer from the nice people at Tuatara, this one their ITI,  this is the companion to a beer I don’t have, the NUI (Mighty Big Hop APA), which I … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · 8 Comments

Beer – #439 – Garage Project – Baltic Porter

A Porter. Seems like I’ve moved to a darker side in the last few beers. This is not different – Garage Project Baltic Porter. Brewed by the prolific  Garage Project of … Continue reading

August 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

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