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Beer – #438 – Hop Federation – American Brown Ale

Dial it back a notch, or up a notch with a Hop Federation American Brown Ale, possibly the oldest beer in the fridge that’s not on the save to a really … Continue reading

August 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #437 – Epic – Imperium

I thought I’d have a darker beer, so an Epic Imperium it is then. “In Luke’s own words, its black, its soft, its malty and with notes of toasty loveliness” This … Continue reading

August 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #436 – Beavertown – Black Betty

More beer in a can, the new normal –  this one a previous gift from the nice people Beertique.co.nz – Today I’m drinking the Beavertown Black Betty. Brewed by Beavertown in the style … Continue reading

August 13, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #435 – Timothy Taylor – Landlord *Redux*

I’m going again, even though this was only about 30 beers ago, so once more into the breech with  –  Timothy Taylor Landlord  – English beer. I really didn’t like it … Continue reading

August 12, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #434 – Epic – Lupulingus

Beer with the oddest name for a while – Epic Lupulingus. Buying this today put me in a quandary as there seems to be a raft of new beers available ‘on … Continue reading

August 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

Beer – #433 – Rogue – New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta

Beer with the longest name – Rogue New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta – “Dedicated to Crustaceans” Brewed by Rogue Ales  and this one is in the style that is best described as Barley … Continue reading

August 6, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #432 – Baylands – Woodrows Veto IPA

Another beer in a can. Two in a row!, this one Baylands Brewery and their Woodrows Veto IPA Brewed by Baylands Brewery this on in the style that is  American Pale Ale … Continue reading

August 3, 2014 · 6 Comments

Beer – #431 – Garage Project – Beer

It’s called simply “Beer”. In a can. Brewed by Garage Project this one in the style that is Pale Lager and they are in Wellington, New Zealand 330ml can, 4.8% ABV and 1.25 standard drink … Continue reading

August 3, 2014 · 4 Comments

Beer – #429 – Thornbridge – Saint Petersburg

I’ve had a Thornbridge Saint Petersburg in the fridge for a while, and tonight seems a good night to get to drinking it. Brewed by Thornbridge done in the style that is … Continue reading

August 1, 2014 · 3 Comments

Beer – #428 – Garage Project – Pils ‘n’ Thrills

This is a more mainstream beer from Garage Project, and usually that means a bit ‘meh’ , but hey ho – Garage Project – Pils ‘n’ Thrills it is, for my … Continue reading

July 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #427 – Speakeasy – Scarlett Red Rye

About to be drinking a Speakeasy beer – this one is the  Scarlett Red Rye The is Brewed by Speakeasy Ales and Lagers and take you pick of a style that is : Specialty … Continue reading

July 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #426 – Ballast Point – Indra Kunindra

I’ve had strange beers in the past, notably the Rogue Donut ones, but this Ballast Point- Indra Kunindra might set a new mark. Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company in the style that … Continue reading

July 27, 2014 · 6 Comments

Beer – #425 – Mike’s – Vanilla Coffee Porter

Mike’s Vanilla Coffee Porter – from the tap – I last drank a version of this in a bottle in November 2012 – and loved it then, I wonder if … Continue reading

July 26, 2014 · 5 Comments

Beer – #423 – Celt Experience – Ogham ‘Oak’ Exotic Belgium Tripel

It’s all on with this then, a Welsh Beer in the Belgium Abbey style – Celt Ogham ‘Oak’ Exotic Belgium Tripel Brewed by Celt Experience in their take on the style that is … Continue reading

July 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #422 – Crafty Dan – 13 Guns

I was a bit excited about finding this beer, I’m a marketers dream. Despite being labelled as Craft Dan then this is   Brewed by Thwaites  in the traditional style of … Continue reading

July 22, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #421 – Tuatara – Black, the Mojo Espresso version

Three versions of this beer – This one the third and last one for me, the Tuatara Black Mojo Espresso – Limited Edition Unfiltered Espresso Stout Tuatara Black Mojo Espresso – … Continue reading

July 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Beer – #419 – Tuatara – Black, the Toasted Malt version

Three versions of this beer – This one Tuatara Black Toasted Malt – Limited Edition Unfiltered Stout Right then –   Tuatara Black Toasted Malt Brewed by Tuatara Brewing Company in the style … Continue reading

July 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beer – #418 – Stoke (McCashin) – Great Oak Red Ale

A take-away litre of this from the people at Liquorland in Newmarket – for starter for Saturday then – The Stoke -McCashin – Great Oak Red Ale Brewed by McCashin Family … Continue reading

July 19, 2014 · 2 Comments

Beer – #417 – Thornbridge – Wild Raven

I had a plan in my head, but then I thought I’d drink this – Thornbridge Wild Raven, because well, Black IPA Raven or Wild Raven is brewed by Thornbridge  and that’s … Continue reading

July 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

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